News:India has recently attended the Hormuz Peace Initiative that was held in Tehran,Iran. Facts: About Hormuz Peace Initiative: The initiative was organized by Iran.It was attended by leading trade partners of Iran namely China, Oman, India and Afghanistan. It aims at stabilizing one of the world’s busiest shipping lane, the Strait of Hormuz in the… Continue reading India attends Hormuz Peace Initiative
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ICAR to set up Farmers’ Innovation Fund
News:The Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR) is all set to start a Farmers Innovation Fund. Facts: About Farmers’ Innovation Fund: The farmers innovation fund aims to scientifically validate, scale-up and propagate the innovations of progressive farmers. It will link farmers and farming with science and will ensure that their farm practices are science-based. As part… Continue reading ICAR to set up Farmers’ Innovation Fund
Naval version of Tejas LCA lands on INS Vikramaditya for first time
News:Recently,Light Combat Aircraft(LCA) Tejas has successfully landed on INS Vikramaditya.With this,the LCA becomes the first aircraft to make an arrested landing on a naval ship. Facts: About LCA Tejas: LCA Tejas has been built under the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program, which began in the 1980s to replace India’s aging MiG-21 fighters. It is designed… Continue reading Naval version of Tejas LCA lands on INS Vikramaditya for first time
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 11th, 2020
A Giant fish is declared extinct — how do scientists conclude that? News: Chinese researchers, based on the Red List criteria of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), have concluded that Chinese Paddlefish is extinct. Facts: Chinese paddlefish, also known as the Chinese swordfish lived in Yangtze River in China. It dated back… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 11th, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 11, 2020
1. What is Corporate Governance? What are the weaknesses in corporate governance in India? Also, discuss the importance of ethically-based corporate governance. The Hindu 2. What are the major varieties of coal in India? Discuss various issues associated with coal mining in India? The Hindu 3. Discuss the role and significance of Chief of Defence… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 11, 2020
Purvodaya:Accelerated development of Eastern India through an Integrated Steel Hub
News:Ministry of steel in partnership with CII and JPC is organising the launch of Purvodaya-Accelerated Development of Eastern Region through an Integrated Steel hub. Facts: Background: The Eastern region of India though extremely rich in resources lags behind other states in terms of development. Hence,the Integrated Steel Hub was launched in Eastern states of India… Continue reading Purvodaya:Accelerated development of Eastern India through an Integrated Steel Hub
RBI chalks out financial inclusion strategy for 2024
News:The Reserve Bank of India has released the national strategy for financial inclusion. Facts: About the strategy: The national strategy for financial inclusion sets forth the vision and key objectives of financial inclusion policies in India. It also aims to provide access to formal and affordable financial services; broaden and deepen financial inclusion and promote… Continue reading RBI chalks out financial inclusion strategy for 2024
3 Indian cities under world’s 10 fastest growing cities: Economist Intelligence Unit
News:The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released a survey on the world’s fastest-growing urban areas in the World. Facts: About the survey: The survey was based on the United Nations(UN) Populations data. The survey has defined urban area as (a)All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board among others (b) Areas with a minimum population… Continue reading 3 Indian cities under world’s 10 fastest growing cities: Economist Intelligence Unit
SBI announces ‘residential builder finance with buyer guarantee’ scheme
News:State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a ‘residential builder finance with buyer guarantee’ (RBBG) scheme. Facts: About the scheme: The scheme aims to give a push to residential sales and improve home buyers confidence. Under this scheme,the SBI will issue a guarantee for completion of select residential projects to customers who have availed home… Continue reading SBI announces ‘residential builder finance with buyer guarantee’ scheme
India’s oil demand growth is set to overtake China by mid-2020s: IEA
News:The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the India’s Energy Policy Report. Facts: About the report: The report has been prepared by the International Energy Agency(IEA) in collaboration with NITI Aayog. The report aims to assist the government in meeting its energy policy objectives by setting out a range of recommendations in each area with a… Continue reading India’s oil demand growth is set to overtake China by mid-2020s: IEA
