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
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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
PM Modi, Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli to inaugurate ICP Biratnagar
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepali counterpart KP Sharma Oli jointly inaugurated the second Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Jogbani-Biratnagar. It has been built to facilitate trade and people’s movement. Facts: About Integrated Check Post: It is a centre for the facilitation of bilateral trade and movement of passengers across the borders and… Continue reading PM Modi, Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli to inaugurate ICP Biratnagar
National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme
News: 12th National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme was inaugurated in Puducherry Facts: About National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme It is organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) along with state/UT government Aim: To ensure development and empowerment of the tribal youths Objectives: To expose tribal youth to the technological and industrial advancement that has taken… Continue reading National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme
Explained: What is Xenobot?
News Tiny living robots have been created using cells taken from frog embryos by scientists in the United States Facts: About Xenobot It is a biological machine named after the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis). Significance: It could help the development of useful soft robots that can heal themselves when damaged. Because they are made… Continue reading Explained: What is Xenobot?
