News:The Constitution particularly its Preamble, has frequently been at the centre of the ongoing debate over the Citizenship Amendment Act. Facts: About Preamble: The term ‘preamble’ refers to the introduction or preface to the Constitution.It contains the summary or essence of the Constitution. It serves two purposes namely (a)indicates the source from which the Constitution… Continue reading Explained:About the Preamble of the Indian Constitution
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3 years on, a mere 30% of Poshan Abhiyaan funds used
News:According to the data shared in Parliament, State governments/UTs have utilised a mere 30% of the funds released under the Poshan Abhiyaan or the National Nutrition Mission since it was launched in 2017. Facts: Key takeaways from the data: The five best performers in terms of fund utilisation were Mizoram , Lakshadweep, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh… Continue reading 3 years on, a mere 30% of Poshan Abhiyaan funds used
Explained: Russia Avangard missile
News:Russia’s military has deployed a new intercontinental weapon called the Avangard hypersonic missile system. Facts: About Avangard Hypersonic missile system: The Avangard hypersonic missile system is a reentry body carried atop an existing ballistic missile which has the capability to manoeuvre. It’s manoeuvring capability makes it difficult to predict its trajectory and gives it the… Continue reading Explained: Russia Avangard missile
Renewable Energy Certificates Sales Down 10% in December
News:The sales of Renewable Energy Certificates(REC) fell around 10% to 5.04 lakh units in December as compared to 5.59 lakh in the same month a year ago. Facts: Background on REC: The Electricity Act, 2003 and the National Action Plan on Climate Change(NAPCC) provide for a roadmap for increasing the share of renewable in the… Continue reading Renewable Energy Certificates Sales Down 10% in December
Kerala State Youth Welfare Board organises Kalaripayattu training for young women
News:Kerala State Youth Welfare Board has organised Kalaripayattu training for young women in the backdrop of women increasingly becoming vulnerable. Facts: About Kalaripayattu: Kalaripayattu is a great and ancient physical, cultural and martial art of Kerala.The martial art originated during the 3nd century BC to the 2nd century AD. The word kalari first appears in… Continue reading Kerala State Youth Welfare Board organises Kalaripayattu training for young women
Finance Minister launches ‘eBkray’ online auction platform for assets attached by banks
News:Union Finance Minister has launched an eBkray or eBक्रय which is a common e-auction platform. Facts: About the eBkray platform: The eBkray platform enables the online auction of the attached assets transparently and cleanly for the improved realization of value by the Public Sector banks(PSBs). The platform is equipped with property search features and navigational… Continue reading Finance Minister launches ‘eBkray’ online auction platform for assets attached by banks
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #50 December 30, 2019
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7 PM | Governance Index: On the study of States on governance | 30th December 2019
Context: Good governance Index and its findings. More in news: ‘Good Governance Index’ has been launched by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, on the occasion of Good Governance Day. Good Governance: According to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), governance means “the process of decision-making and… Continue reading 7 PM | Governance Index: On the study of States on governance | 30th December 2019
Daily Quiz #50 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 30, 2019
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 30, 2019
1. What are functional foods? How functional foods can help in resolving India’s malnutrition and farmer’s issues? DownToEarth 2. What is good governance? Discuss recent findings of Good Governance Index report in India. Suggest some measures to improve the governance in Indians states. Indian Express 3. Honesty as a policy always comes with a price.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 30, 2019
