News:The Belum Caves Festival has been postponed in Andhra Pradesh after the dates clashed with Governor’s visit to the district. Facts: About Belum Caves festival: The Belum Caves festival was named as Kandanavolu Sambaralu.It was being organised to popularize the Belum caves in Kurnool district,Andhra Pradesh. About Belum Caves: Belum Caves are also known as… Continue reading Belum Caves Festival postponed
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Daily Quiz #50 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 31, 2019
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Madhya Pradesh gets its first elephant colony
News:Recently,Madhya Pradesh has got its first elephant colony in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Facts: About Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve: Bandhavgarh National Park is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh.It was declared a national park in 1968 and then became Tiger Reserve in 1993. The park resides on the extreme north eastern border of Madhya… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh gets its first elephant colony
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 31, 2019
1. What are the objective and salient features of National Nutrition Mission? Discuss various challenges to National Nutrition Mission and how to tackle the same. The Hindu 2. In order to arrest slowdown in the economy, India needs to make their policies people-centric rather than growth-centric. Comment. The Hindu 3. Bring out the philosophy of… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 31, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 31, 2019
What are the objective and salient features of National Nutrition Mission? Discuss various challenges to National Nutrition Mission and how to tackle the same. Answer In order to arrest slowdown in the economy, India needs to make their policies people-centric rather than growth-centric. Comment. Answer Bring out the philosophy of the Indian polity as enshrined… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 31, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 30th, 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 30th, 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 (a)indicates the source from which the Constitution… Continue reading Explained:About the Preamble of the Indian Constitution
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
