News:Recently,four Indian pilots chosen as candidate-astronauts for Gaganyaan mission began their training at the Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre(GCTC). Facts: About the Programme: The programme includes basic or generic astronaut training followed by activities specific to the first Indian human space mission, Gaganyaan. At the end of all training modules in India and… Continue reading Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre(GCTC)
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US approves sale of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India
News:The US has approved the sale of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System(IADWS) to India. Facts: About Integrated Air Defence Weapon System(IADWS): The Integrated Air Defence Weapon System(IADWS) is also called the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System(NASAMS-II). It is an upgraded version of the NASAMS developed by the US firm Raytheon in partnership… Continue reading US approves sale of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India
“Hunar Haat” to be organised at India Gate Lawn in New Delhi
News:The next Hunar Haat will be organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs at India Gate, New Delhi.It will be based on the theme of “Kaushal Ko Kaam”. Facts: About Hunar Haat: Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority communities. Organized by: Ministry of Minority Affairs… Continue reading “Hunar Haat” to be organised at India Gate Lawn in New Delhi
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 12th February 2020
1. What is Agricultural Protection Zoning? Discuss its need and importance. Answer 2. Discuss various challenges in the implementation of Uniform Civil Code in India. Answer 3. The traditional Indian systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani can provide for a sustainable and more affordable healthcare system. Elaborate. Answer 4. Hunger and Poverty are… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 12th February 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 12th February, 2020
1. What is Agricultural Protection Zoning? Discuss its need and importance. The Hindu 2. Discuss various challenges in the implementation of Uniform Civil Code in India. Indian Express 3. The traditional Indian systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani can provide for a sustainable and more affordable healthcare system. Elaborate. Indian Express 4. Hunger… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 12th February, 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #86 February 12, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 11th, 2020
Pangolin News: Scientists investigating the animal origins of the novel coronavirus said pangolins could be responsible for the spread of the virus to humans in China. Facts: About Pangolin Pangolin is the only scaly mammal on earth Habitat: There are a total of eight pangolin species across Africa and Asia. Asian species: Sunda Pangolin, Philippine… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 11th, 2020
7 PM |Reservations as a right: On SC judgment on reservations in promotions|11th February 2020
Context: Reservation in appointments and promotion. More in news: A Supreme Court judgement last week overturned a 2012 Uttarakhand High Court verdict, and ruled that reservations and promotion quotas are not a fundamental right. Reservation: Reservation in India is provided as a form of affirmative action acting as a positive discrimination, which means reserving access… Continue reading 7 PM |Reservations as a right: On SC judgment on reservations in promotions|11th February 2020
National Deworming Day(NDD)
News:The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is conducting the tenth round of National Deworming Day(NDD). Facts: About National Deworming Day(NDD): The National Deworming Day(NDD) is observed bi-annually since 2015 on 10th February and 10th August in all states and UTs followed by mop-up activities. Objective:To reduce the prevalence of Soil Transmitted Helminths(STH) commonly… Continue reading National Deworming Day(NDD)
Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-2020
News:The fifth edition of Joint Military Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-2020 between India and the United Kingdom will be conducted at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom. Facts: About the exercise: Exercise Ajeya warrior is a joint military exercise between India and the UK.It was held for the first time in 2013. Aim:To conduct company level joint training with… Continue reading Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-2020
