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’
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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
Rajasthan to get first biotech park soon
News:Rajasthan will soon get its first biotechnology park and incubation centre as memorandum of understanding will be signed with the Centre’s Department of Biotechnology. Facts: About the Biotech Park in Rajasthan: The Biotech park and incubation centre is expected to enable the State government to take up research in the field of biotechnology and provide… Continue reading Rajasthan to get first biotech park soon
Retail inflation at 5-year high of 7.3% in December
News:The retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index(CPI) has reached a five and a half year high of 7.35% in December 2019. Facts: Reasons for rise in retail inflation: The rise in retail inflation is primarily due to increase in Consumer food price inflation to 14.12% in December 2019.This is the highest since 17.89% in… Continue reading Retail inflation at 5-year high of 7.3% in December
Bull tamers gear up for jallikattu
News:Jallikattu, a popular bull taming sport held during Pongal is all set to take place in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. Facts: About Jallikattu: Jallikattu is called as Eru thazuval or embracing the bull.The festival is a Tamil custom celebrated on the day of Mattu Pongal,the day after Pongal (harvest festival). The term ‘jallikattu,’ comes… Continue reading Bull tamers gear up for jallikattu
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 13, 2020
1. What is carbon tax? Do you think carbon tax can help in reducing air pollution in India? Suggest some measures to reduce air pollution in India. DownToEarth 2. What is financial inclusion? What are the challenges to financial inclusion in India? Discuss various government measures for the same. The Hindu 3. The spread of… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 13, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 13th, 2020
India’s under-5 mortality of girls exceeds that of boys, unlike global trend, says report News: United Nations (UN) inter-agency group for child mortality released a report titled ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’ Facts: ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’: Key Takeaways Global: Globally, 85% of deaths among children and young adolescents in 2018 occurred… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 13th, 2020
