News:Government has set up the National Startup Advisory Council to advise the government on nurturing the culture of innovation among the citizens. Facts: About National Startup advisory Council: National Startup Advisory Council was formed with an aim to drive sustainable economic growth and generate employment opportunities. Composition of the Council: The Council will be chaired… Continue reading Govt sets up National Startup Advisory Council
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Iran says it may pull out of nuclear treaty over Europe dispute
News:Iran has warned to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty(NPT) if the European countries refer the dispute over its Nuclear programme to the United Nation Security Council. Facts: About the issue: Britain, France and Germany launched a process last week charging Iran with failing to observe the terms of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. This move… Continue reading Iran says it may pull out of nuclear treaty over Europe dispute
India, Brazil to sign Strategic Action Plan
News:Brazilian President will be visiting India as the Chief Guest of the Republic Day celebrations from January 24-27,2020. Facts: About the visit: India and Brazil are expected to sign 20 various agreements across defence, energy, agriculture, healthcare and minerals.Among them,the major ones are: Strategic Action Plan:India and Brazil will upgrade their strategic partnership with a… Continue reading India, Brazil to sign Strategic Action Plan
SC seeks response on PIL seeking implementation of electric mobility mission
News:The Supreme Court has sought response from the Centre on a public interest litigation(PIL) seeking directions to implement the recommendations of National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020. Facts: About the petition: The petitioner argued that e-vehicles are more viable since the combustion process in compressed natural gas (CNG) enabled vehicles also causes global warming.… Continue reading SC seeks response on PIL seeking implementation of electric mobility mission
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #68 January 22, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 22nd, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 22nd January 2020
GS – 2 The right to protest in a free society The article highlights the various public protests occurring in India. It states that public protests are the hallmark of a free, democratic society. An unreasonable limitation on protest is an affront to the very people in whose name a government is allowed to temporarily… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 22nd January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 22, 2020
In a democratic polity the fundamental rights and duties of citizens are correlated. Comment in the Indian context. Answer Discuss the significance of Article 131 of the Indian constitution. Can States challenge the validity of central laws? Examine. Answer The Move to cash transfers will put agriculture on a sustainable growth path. Do you agree?… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 22, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 21, 2020
1. What are various malpractices in the medical and healthcare system in India? Discuss its consequences. The Hindu 2. Critically examine whether the ‘Make in India’ initiative has met its objectives or not. Suggest some measures needed to improve its outcomes. The Hindu 3. Progress made under the BharatNet initiative is not impressive. Examine. Suggest… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 21, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 21th, 2020
India ranks low at 76th place on global Social Mobility Index News: World Economic Forum has released its maiden Social Mobility Index Facts: Social Mobility: It can be understood as the movement in personal circumstances either “upwards” or “downwards” of an individual in relation to those of their parents Social Mobility Index: It measures 82… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 21th, 2020
