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Maharashtra, Gujarat lag behind in compensation for sewer deaths

News: According to data from the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK), of the 926 sewer deaths, families of 172 victims are yet to receive compensation. Gujarat and Maharashtra lag behind the most in compensation for sewer deaths. Facts: Manual scavenging: It is the practice of manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of, or handling human excreta.… Continue reading Maharashtra, Gujarat lag behind in compensation for sewer deaths

Must Read News Articles I 14th January 2020

GS – 1 Inscriptions confirms presence of two medieval monastries at Moghalmari A study of inscriptions on clay tablets recovered from recent excavations at Moghalmari, a Buddhist monastic site of the early medieval period in West Bengal, have confirmed the presence of two monastries. The presence of two monastries dating to the same period within… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 14th January 2020

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 14, 2020

What are various new age threats to Indian security? Discuss how India should prepare itself for these threats. Answer What are the reasons for the high child mortality rate in India? Suggest some measures to control child mortality in India. Answer Write about major teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Discuss its relevance in present time. Answer… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 14, 2020

Statue of Unity finds place in ‘8 Wonders of SCO’

News:The Statue of Unity has been included in the 8 wonders of Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO). Facts: About 8 Wonders of SCO:The Eight Wonders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) project embraces eight unique archeological and historical monuments of the SCO member states.These eight sites are: Statue of Unity in India  Daming Palace in China  Navruz Palace… Continue reading Statue of Unity finds place in ‘8 Wonders of SCO’

Govt. launches road accident database

News:Central Government has launched a central accident database called Integrated Road Accident Database(IRAD). Facts: About the IRAD: The Integrated Road Accident Database(IRAD) has been developed by the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras(IIT-M) and will be implemented by the National Informatics Centre(NIC). The database will help in analysing causes of road crashes and in devising safety interventions… Continue reading Govt. launches road accident database

Explained: What is the commissionerate system

News:Recently,the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the commissionerate system of policing for state capital Lucknow, and Noida. Facts: Background: Under the 7th Schedule of the Constitution,‘Police’ is under the State list, meaning individual states typically legislate and exercise control over this subject.  In the arrangement in force at the district level,a ‘dual system’ of control… Continue reading Explained: What is the commissionerate system

Home minister chairs sixth meeting of Island Development Agency

News:Union home minister has chaired the sixth meeting of the Island Development Agency(IDA). Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The meeting reviewed the work progress of the programme “Holistic Development of Islands”. Government has identified 16 islands in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and 10 in Lakshadweep for holistic development of Islands. The development plan focuses… Continue reading Home minister chairs sixth meeting of Island Development Agency

Prime Minister names Kolkata Port Trust after Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

News:Prime minister has renamed the Kolkata Port Trust after Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on the port trust 150th anniversary. Facts: About Kolkata Port Trust: Kolkata Port Trust is an autonomous body under the ministry of shipping, Government of India administered through Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The trust manages two separate dock agglomerations – the… Continue reading Prime Minister names Kolkata Port Trust after Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

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