News:Recently,India has provided a platform for engagement between the Maldives and the Commonwealth Secretariat that could enable Maldives re-entry into the Commonwealth of Nations. Facts: About Commonwealth of Nations: Commonwealth of Nations formerly known as British Commonwealth is an international intergovernmental organization of countries that were mostly former territories of the British Empire and dependencies.… Continue reading India provides platform, Maldives inches closer to re-enter Commonwealth
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Daily Quiz #72 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 27, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 27th January 2020
GS -1 Relics of dynasty, decoded Recent excavations at Nagardhan near Nagpur, have brought new clarity on the life, religious affiliations and trade practices of the Vakataka dynasty, which ruled parts of Central and South India centuries ago. The article highlights the significant finding of the excavations at Nagardhan. GS -2 Fund Crunch hits MGNREGA… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 27th January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 27, 2020
What are various reasons for increasing land degradation and desertification across India? Discuss its consequences and suggest some measures. Answer What do you understand by manual scavenging? Why does it still persist in India? Do you agree that state governments have failed to stop manual scavenging altogether? Answer Give an account of coral reef In… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 27, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 27, 2020
1. What are various reasons for increasing land degradation and desertification across India? Discuss its consequences and suggest some measures. DownToEarth 2. What do you understand by manual scavenging? Why does it still persist in India? Do you agree that state governments have failed to stop manual scavenging altogether? Indian Express 3. Give an account… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 27, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 26th, 2020
NISHTHA:National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement News:Union Minister of Human Resource Development has inaugurated NISHTHA programme for the teachers of Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About NISHTHA Programme: NISHTHA is a capacity building programme for improving the quality of School Education through Integrated Teacher Training. Aim:To train teachers and school principals at the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 26th, 2020
NISHTHA:National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement
News:Union Minister of Human Resource Development has inaugurated NISHTHA programme for the teachers of Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About NISHTHA Programme: NISHTHA is a capacity building programme for improving the quality of School Education through Integrated Teacher Training. Aim:To train teachers and school principals at the elementary stage so that they can encourage and foster… Continue reading NISHTHA:National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement
Hemorrhagic Septicaemia
News:Recently,40 buffaloes had died of haemorrhagic septicaemia in Odisha’s Kendrapara. Facts: About Hemorrhagic Septicaemia: Haemorrhagic septicaemia (HS) is a contagious bacterial disease caused by Pasteurella multocida. It affects cattle and water buffaloes with a high mortality rate in infected animals. The symptoms include swishing tails, undigested food in faeces and reduced milk yield. The disease… Continue reading Hemorrhagic Septicaemia
Government announces Padma Awards winners
News:Government has announced 141 Padma Awards on the occasion of 71st Republic Day. Facts: About Padma awards: The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours after the Bharat Ratna announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The award is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements in all fields of activities/disciplines. Categories of… Continue reading Government announces Padma Awards winners
Ashuganj-Akhaura road project
News:India and Bangladesh has signed an agreement to upgrade the 50 km long road between Ashuganj and Akhaura in Bangladesh into a 4-lane highway. Facts: About the project: The project is part of the $2 billion line of credit extended by India to Bangladesh in 2016. It will boost connectivity between Bangladesh and North-eastern part… Continue reading Ashuganj-Akhaura road project
