News:Indian scientists have detected the country’s first case of infection with a rare variant of the virus called A(H9N2) that causes avian influenza or bird flu. Facts: About A(H9N2) Virus: H9N2 is a subtype of influenza A virus that causes human influenza as well as bird flu. The subtype was isolated for the first time… Continue reading Explained: What is H9N2, which has infected an Indian child?
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Two Coast Guard ships commissioned at Kolkata
News:Recently,two Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS) namely Annie Besant and Amrit Kaur were commissioned by Defence Secretary. Facts: About ICGS Annie Besant: ICGS Annie Besant was named in honour of Annie Besant, philanthropist, theosophist, prolific author and supporter of the Indian freedom struggle. The ship will be based at Chennai under the operational and administrative… Continue reading Two Coast Guard ships commissioned at Kolkata
Explained:Swami Vivekananda
News:Recently,January 12 has been celebrated as the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Facts: About Swami Vivekananda: Swami Vivekananda was born as Narendra Nath Datta in 1863.He was a monk and chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa. The Chicago address: Swami Vivekananda is especially remembered around the world for his speech at the Parliament of the World’s… Continue reading Explained:Swami Vivekananda
Shopper malware affects over 14% Indians: Kaspersky report
News:According to a report,a new Trojan called ‘Shopper malware’ is increasing its presence among smartphone users. Facts: About Shopper Malware: The Malware is targeting the retail applications.Around 14 percent of Indians have been affected by this malware. As the Trojan gains permission,it interacts with the system interfaces and capture every data being featured in the… Continue reading Shopper malware affects over 14% Indians: Kaspersky report
7 PM |The value of the SC’s Kashmir order| 13th January 2020
Context: Supreme Court verdict on internet shutdown in Kashmir. More in news: Internet services in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are shut since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5 last year Recently, the Supreme Court gave a judgement in response to petitions filed against the Internet shutdown and curbing of other civil liberties in the Jammu… Continue reading 7 PM |The value of the SC’s Kashmir order| 13th January 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #60 January 13, 2020
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Daily Quiz #60 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 13, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 13th January 2020
GS -2 Tripura HC says social media posting a fundamental right Tripura HC in a landmark order, has said that posting on social media was tantamount to a fundamental right applicable to all citizens, including government employees. It has ordered the police to refrain from prosecuting a man who was earlier arrested over a social… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 13th January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 13, 2020
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. Answer What is financial inclusion? What are the challenges to financial inclusion in India? Discuss various government measures for the same. Answer The spread of dengue in India has… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 13, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 12th, 2020
Home Minister launches country’s first Cyber Crime Prevention Unit AASHVAST in Gandhinagar News:Home Minister has launched several Cyber initiative projects of the Gujarat police. Facts: About Cyber AASHVAST: Cyber Aashvast is an initiative started by the Cyber Crime Cell of the Gujarat Police. It will own an exclusive online portal that will have dedicated service… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 12th, 2020
