KVIC opened first silk processing plant in Gujarat to boost production of signature Patola Saree News: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) opened the first Silk Processing Plant for Patola sarees at Surendranagar in Gujarat. Facts: About Patola Sarees ‘Patan Patola’ is a double-sided saree from Patan, Gujarat. They are made using vegetable dyes. The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 4th, 2020
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 4, 2020
1. Poor sanitation is a major reason for poor health of the population in Indian cities. Elaborate. Also suggest some measures to improve the situation. The Hindu 2. With a coastline expanding around 7500 Km India needs to replicate the successes in space exploration to the oceans as well. Discuss the need and importance of… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 4, 2020
Maharashtra Govt launches ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative
News:Maharashtra Government has launched a ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative. Facts: About ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative: The initiative aims to spread awareness against atrocities committed against children and women.The initiative will also create awareness about laws on cybercrime. The campaign is to be implemented all over the state by the State Government in collaboration with state… Continue reading Maharashtra Govt launches ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative
India, Nepal to hold talks on Kalapani border issue
News:Ministry of External Affairs has said that India will resolve the Kalapani border issue through dialogue. Facts: About Kalapani: Kalapani is a valley that is administered by India as a part of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.It is situated on the Kailash Mansarovar route. Since the Indo-China war of 1962, the Kalapani is controlled by… Continue reading India, Nepal to hold talks on Kalapani border issue
7 PM |What carbon numbers mean for climate target: On release of Forest Survey of India Report| 4th January 2020
Context: The recent India State of Forest Report (ISFR) and the carbon stocks in Indian Forests. More in news: India State of Forest Report 2019 has been prepared by Forest Survey of India (FSI). Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on December 30, 2019, released a report depicting forest cover in India. India State of Forest Report… Continue reading 7 PM |What carbon numbers mean for climate target: On release of Forest Survey of India Report| 4th January 2020
Bhima-Koregaon village prepares for historic day
News:The people of Maharashtra is gearing up to celebrate the 202nd Anniversary of Bhima-Koregaon War. Facts: About Bhima-Koregaon War: Bhima Koregaon is a small village in Pune district of Maharashtra.In 1818,a battle was fought here between the forces of the Peshwa and the British. The British army comprised primarily of Dalit soldiers.They had joined the… Continue reading Bhima-Koregaon village prepares for historic day
Explained: Savitribai Phule
News:Prime Minister has paid tributes to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary. Facts: About Savitribai Phule: Savitribai Phule was an Indian activist, thinker, social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. Savitrabai along with her husband Jyotirao Phule had played an important role in improving women’s rights in India. Contributions: She established the Mahila Seva Mandal to… Continue reading Explained: Savitribai Phule
Ritualistic festival ‘Lai Haraoba’ begins in Tripura
News:Recently,Lai Haraoba, a ritualistic festival has begun in Agartala,Tripura. Facts: About Lai Haraoba: Lai Haraoba means merry making of the Gods.It is a ritual ceremonial festival observed by the Meitei community since ancient times. It is celebrated to please the Umang Lai, the traditional deities of Sanamahism. The festival is celebrated through oral literature, music,… Continue reading Ritualistic festival ‘Lai Haraoba’ begins in Tripura
Ministry of External Affairs creates “NEST” to increase investment coordination
News:The Ministry of External Affairs has decided to set up a new division called NEST-New and Emerging Strategic Technologies. Facts: About NEST: The NEST will act as a nodal point to exchange views with foreign governments on new and emerging strategic technologies. The division will help in collaboration with foreign partners in the field of… Continue reading Ministry of External Affairs creates “NEST” to increase investment coordination
Centralised Access Control System(CACS) and ‘e-BCAS Project Training Module’
News:Union Minister for Civil Aviation has launched the Biometric enabled Centralised Access Control System(CACS) and ‘e-BCAS Project Training Module’ to enhance security and ease of doing business at airports. Facts: About Centralised Access Control System(CACS): The Centralised Access Control System(CACS) project aims to digitize the employee movement process at the airports. It shall facilitate the… Continue reading Centralised Access Control System(CACS) and ‘e-BCAS Project Training Module’
