News:The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has released its World Economic Outlook report. Facts: Report on Global Growth: The report has reduced its global growth projection to 2.9 percent in 2019, 3.3 percent in 2020 and 3.4 percent for 2021. The global growth forecasts has been reduced due to sharper than expected slowdowns in India and other… Continue reading World Economic Outlook Report:IMF
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Atal Innovation Mission & UNDP hosts 3 day Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge
News:Atal Innovation Mission(AIM),NITI Aayog and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hosted a three day long Youth Co:Lab -national innovation challenge in New Delhi. Facts: About Youth Co:Lab: Youth Co:Lab was co-created in 2017 by UNDP and the Citi Foundation and is operational in 25 countries across the Asia Pacific region. The initiative aims to create… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission & UNDP hosts 3 day Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge
Global Investment Trend Monitor report:UNCTAD
News:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released the Global Investment Trend Monitor report. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: The global foreign direct investment(FDI) remained flat in 2019 at $1.39 trillion a 1% decline from a revised $1.41 trillion in 2018. These investments came in the backdrop of weaker macroeconomic performance and policy… Continue reading Global Investment Trend Monitor report:UNCTAD
Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement needed between India and the European Union:Edgars Rinkevics
News:Latvian foreign minister has said that India-EU trade cannot increase until the Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement(BTIA) between the European Union and India is negotiated. Facts: About Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement(BTIA): Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement(BTIA) is a Free Trade Agreement between India and EU which was initiated in 2007. The negotiations on agreement… Continue reading Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement needed between India and the European Union:Edgars Rinkevics
National Informatics Centre(NIC) organizes Tech Conclave in New Delhi
News:The National Informatics Centre(NIC) is organising a 2-day technology Conclave in New Delhi. Facts: About the Conclave: The Technology Conclave will discuss application of Information and Communication Technology. The theme for the 2020 conclave is “Technologies for NextGen Governance”. About National Informatics Centre(NIC): The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is an institute set up by the… Continue reading National Informatics Centre(NIC) organizes Tech Conclave in New Delhi
Indian army showcased firepower demonstrations at Exercise Topchi
News:Recently,the Indian army showcased its artillery firepower capability at Exercise Topchi at Deolali Camp near Nashik. Facts: About Exercise Topchi: Exercise Topchi which means a gunner in English is an annual exercise by the School of Artillery,Deolali. The exercise aims to showcase the Indian Army’s artillery firepower, aviation and surveillance capabilities. The army assets such… Continue reading Indian army showcased firepower demonstrations at Exercise Topchi
Daily Quiz #67 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 21, 2020
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 21, 2020
What are various malpractices in the medical and healthcare system in India? Discuss its consequences. Answer Critically examine whether the ‘Make in India’ initiative has met its objectives or not. Suggest some measures needed to improve its outcomes. Answer Progress made under the BharatNet initiative is not impressive. Examine. Suggest some measures to reduce digital… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 21, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 21st January 2020
GS -2 Supreme Court Declines to stay poll bond scheme Chief Justice of India, Sharad A Bobde orally made it clear that SC will not stay the electoral bond scheme. The comments came on a plea by petioners that it is being used to fill the coffers of ruling party. The Great Indian citizenship mess… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 21st January 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 20th, 2020
Oxfam:Time to Care report News:Oxfam, an international non-profit organisation has released the study ‘Time to Care’ ahead of the 50th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Facts: Report on Global inequality: The world’s 2,153 billionaires have more wealth than 4.6 billion people. The 22 richest men have more wealth than all the women… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 20th, 2020
