News:Assam’s Goods and Services Tax authority has asked the Bihu committees to make all transactions through cheques during the Bihu festival.If complied with,the artistes would have to pay 18% GST. Facts: About Bihu festival: Assamese Bihu is one of the most important cultural festivals of Assam, which celebrates the change in seasons. It mainly caters… Continue reading Assam’s Rongali Bihu artists decry order on cheque payments
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 15th, 2020
Explained: Why eruption of a tiny, ‘complex’ volcano is causing concern News: Taal Volcano erupted on 12th January Facts: About Taal Volcano It is located on the island of Luzon, in Philippines. It is classified as a “complex” volcano. Additional Information: Volcano: A volcano on Earth is a vent or fissure in the planet’s crust… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 15th, 2020
7 PM |Chalk, and cheese in private vs. government schools|15th January 2020
Context: Findings of the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2019. More in news: Pratham, a well-known Non-Profit Organization has released the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2019. What is ASER? ASER stands for Annual Status of Education Report. This is an annual survey that aims to provide reliable annual estimates of children’s schooling… Continue reading 7 PM |Chalk, and cheese in private vs. government schools|15th January 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #62 January 15, 2020
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Daily Quiz #62 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 15, 2020
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Annual Status of Education Report Flags Poor Learning Outcomes in Schools
News: NGO Pratham released the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER 2018) Facts: Key ASER 2018 (Rural) findings Enrolment: Since 2007, the enrolment of children for the age group 6 to 14 has been above 95%. 1% of children in the 15-16 age group are not in school. Learning Levels: Five-year-old children in private schools… Continue reading Annual Status of Education Report Flags Poor Learning Outcomes in Schools
Indian Oil Corporation Launches Special NATO Class Diesel for Indian Navy
News: Vice Admiral G S Pabby launched the Upgraded High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) Facts: About Upgraded High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) It has been developed by Indian Oil Corp (IOC). It is being supplied from Haldia and Paradip refinery. It has a unique combination of low pour and Cold filter… Continue reading Indian Oil Corporation Launches Special NATO Class Diesel for Indian Navy
Española Giant tortoises
News: The Galápagos National Park has announced it is ending Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative (GTRI), captive breeding program, for Española Giant Tortoises Facts: About Española Giant Tortoises Giant tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. Geographic Range: Española Island [formerly Hood Island] in the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. IUCN Status: Critically… Continue reading Española Giant tortoises
Explained: Why eruption of a tiny, ‘complex’ volcano is causing concern
News: Taal Volcano erupted on 12th January Facts: About Taal Volcano It is located on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. It is classified as a “complex” volcano. Additional Information: Volcano: A volcano on Earth is a vent or fissure in the planet’s crust through which lava, ash, rock, and gases erupt Major Types… Continue reading Explained: Why eruption of a tiny, ‘complex’ volcano is causing concern
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 15, 2020
Subsidies are not a sustainable solution to underlying problems, rather it is a burden on fiscal purse. Comment. Answer Buddhism played an important role in spreading Indian culture across the globe in ancient times. Elaborate. Answer What is meant by middle powers in international relations? How aligning with other middle powers would help India rise… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 15, 2020
