1. Promoting and strengthening the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector can help in achieving inclusive growth. Comment. Answer 2. What is Darknet? Discuss its potential dangers and urgent need for a data protection law. Answer 3. What do you understand by ‘formalisation of economy’? Discuss various merits and demerits of formalisation. Answer 4.… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 8th February 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #83 February 8, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 8th February 2020
Gs -2 Modi Lauds Bodos for peace pact PM Modi has advised the youth in Central India’s Moist Belt and in Jammu and Kashmir to emulate the Bodos and shun the path of violence. He also allayed fears that the CAA would bring illegal foreigners to Assam. Mahinda Rajapaksa to meet Modi today Sri Lanka… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 8th February 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 7th, 2020
Cabinet approves to give status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs News: The Union cabinet has approved introduction of the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Facts: Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 It amends Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act of 2014 and Indian Institutes of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 7th, 2020
Lucknow Declaration adopted at India-Africa Defence Conclave
News:India and 50 African countries have adopted the Lucknow Declaration at the first India – Africa Defence Minister’s Conclave. Facts: About Lucknow Declaration: Peace and Security:The countries have committed to continue their collaboration in the fields of peace and security including conflict prevention, resolution, management and peacebuilding. Terrorism:It condemned the growing threat of terrorism and… Continue reading Lucknow Declaration adopted at India-Africa Defence Conclave
Brihadeshwara Temple
News:The consecration(Kumbhabhishekam) ceremony was recently held at the Brihadisvara Temple after 23 years in Thanjavur,Tamil Nadu. Facts: Background: The ceremony was held after the Madras High Court settled argument over the ritual purification process by addressing the struggle for supremacy between the Sanskrit and Tamil traditions. The court allowed the consecration to be performed in… Continue reading Brihadeshwara Temple
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation(FGM)
News:International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) is observed everyday year on February 6. Facts: About Female Genital Mutilation(FGM): Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) is the name given to procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical or cultural reasons.It is mostly carried out on young girls between infancy and age 15.… Continue reading International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation(FGM)
Madhya Pradesh Tourism to hold 3-day cultural festival ”Namaste Orchha”
News:The Madhya Pradesh government is organizing a multi-cultural festival to promote tourism in the heritage city of Orchha,Madhya Pradesh. Facts: About Namaste Orchha: Namaste Orchha aims to celebrate the cultural diversity, natural beauty and the architectural heritage of the Orchha town by showcasing music, dance, heritage walks, local cuisine, arts and handicrafts. About Orchha: Orchha… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh Tourism to hold 3-day cultural festival ”Namaste Orchha”
US announces launch of International Religious Freedom Alliance
News:The United States has announced the launch of the International Religious Freedom Alliance(IRF Alliance). Facts: About the alliance: Aim:To bring together senior government representatives to discuss actions countries can take together to promote respect for freedom of religion or belief and protect members of religious minority groups worldwide. Around 26 Countries from around the world… Continue reading US announces launch of International Religious Freedom Alliance
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is illegal:India
News:Indian Government has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),a flagship project of the Belt and Road initiative(BRI) is illegal as it impinges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India. Facts: About CPEC: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),a pet project of Chinese President. It… Continue reading China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is illegal:India
