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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
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 30, 2019
What are functional foods? How functional foods can help in resolving India’s malnutrition and farmer’s issues? Answer What is good governance? Discuss recent findings of Good Governance Index report in India. Suggest some measures to improve the governance in Indians states. Answer Honesty as a policy always comes with a price. The path of honesty,… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 30, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 29th, 2019
Explained:About the Preamble of the Indian Constitution 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… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 29th, 2019
UN to draft new international treaty on cyber crime
News:The United Nations has approved a new resolution in order to draft an international treaty to combat cyber crime. Facts: About the international treaty: The UN General Assembly has established an expert committee.The committee was made after Russia had drafted a resolution which was approved by 193 member countries. The committee will elaborate a comprehensive… Continue reading UN to draft new international treaty on cyber crime
MOSPI constitutes committee on economic statistics
News:The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MOSPI) has constituted a Standing Committee on Statistics(SCES). Facts: Background: The committee has been constituted after several economists had expressed concern over political interference in influencing statistical data in India. They had called for restoration of institutional independence and integrity to the statistical organisations. About the committee: The committee… Continue reading MOSPI constitutes committee on economic statistics
Indian Army rescues 1,500 tourists stranded in Nathu La in Sikkim
News:Recently,the Indian Army has rescued about 1,500 tourists who were stranded in Nathu La in eastern part of Sikkim. Facts: About NathuLa Pass: Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas in East Sikkim district.It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The pass is also one of the three… Continue reading Indian Army rescues 1,500 tourists stranded in Nathu La in Sikkim
MyGov reaches 1 crore registered users
News:The Central government’s citizen engagement platform – MyGov has reached one crore registered users. Facts: About MyGov: MyGov is a citizen engagement platform founded by the Government of India in 2014. The platform is aimed at creating a common platform for Indian citizens to crowdsource governance ideas from citizens.Its users discuss and contribute to various… Continue reading MyGov reaches 1 crore registered users
