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Chhattisgarh government launches financial scheme for labourers

News: Chhattisgarh government has launched ‘Mukhyamantri Vishwakarma Nirman Shramik Mrityu evam Divyang Sahayta Yojana’  Facts: About ‘Mukhyamantri Vishwakarma Nirman Shramik Mrityu evam Divyang Sahayta Yojana’ It seeks to provide fixed compensation for registered construction and unorganised labourers in the event of death on work or disability. On the death of a registered labourer at work,… Continue reading Chhattisgarh government launches financial scheme for labourers

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations

News: India and Pakistan exchanged a list of their nuclear installations under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations  Facts: About Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations The agreement was signed in 1988 and came into force in 1991. It mandates India and Pakistan to: o   Refrain from… Continue reading India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations

Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)

News: The government has launched a web portal, ‘Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)’ in Delhi. Facts: About CEIR It is a database of the International Mobile Equipment (IMEI) numbers of blacklisted handsets. All network Operators can share blacklisted mobile devices on CEIR. Devices blacklisted in one network will not work on other networks even if… Continue reading Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)

PM Modi to disburse Rs 12,000 crore to 6 crore farmers under PM Kisan

News: The centre will release third instalment of PM KISAN of Rs. 2000 for December 2019-March 2020. The Prime Minister will also distribute Krishi Karman Awards. Facts: About PM KISAN Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. It was announced in February 2019.… Continue reading PM Modi to disburse Rs 12,000 crore to 6 crore farmers under PM Kisan

PM Modi says ISRO is planning to launch satellite Aditya to study Sun

News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ISRO is planning to launch a satellite called Aditya L1 to study the sun. Facts: About Aditya L1  It will be India’s first satellite to study the sun. It is scheduled to be launched in 2021 aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-XL) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.… Continue reading PM Modi says ISRO is planning to launch satellite Aditya to study Sun

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 2, 2020

1. Access to Internet must be recognised as a fundamental right to free speech, basic freedoms and the right to life. Do you agree? Justify. The Hindu 2. What is Demographic dividend? Argue whether Indian demographic dividend is turning into a demographic disaster or not? The Hindu 3. Discuss the role of CAG (Comptroller and… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 2, 2020

7 PM | A tall plan: On Centre’s Rs. 102 lakh crore infrastructure push | 2nd January 2020

Context: Report of the task force on National Infrastructure Pipeline for 2019-2025. More in news: India plans to invest about ₹102 lakh crore in the infrastructure sector in the next five years to achieve the GDP target of $5 trillion by 2024-25 Infrastructure: Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is… Continue reading 7 PM | A tall plan: On Centre’s Rs. 102 lakh crore infrastructure push | 2nd January 2020

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 2, 2020

Access to Internet must be recognized as a fundamental right to free speech, basic freedoms and the right to life. Do you agree? Justify. Answer What is Demographic dividend?Argue whether Indian demographic dividend is turning into a demographic disaster or not? Answer Discuss the role of CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) as an anti-corruption body.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 2, 2020

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