News:Government has decided to make Aadhaar mandatory for subscribers of the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana(PMVVY). Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana(PMVVY): Government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) in 2017. Aim:To provide social security during old age and to protect elderly persons aged 60 and above against a future fall… Continue reading Aadhaar made mandatory for Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana pension scheme
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Explained: Atal Bhujal Yojana — Why a scheme for groundwater
News:Recently,the Prime Minister has launched the Atal Bhujal Yojana amid growing concerns over the country’s groundwater resources. Facts: About Groundwater crisis in India: India accounts for 16% of the world’s population living in less than 2.5% of the global area and has just 4% of the global water resources. Groundwater is one of the most… Continue reading Explained: Atal Bhujal Yojana — Why a scheme for groundwater
7 PM | Disrupting the gender-blind political discourse in India | 27th December 2019
Context: Women Empowerment and how democracy can facilitate the process of empowerment. More in news: In the recently released Global Gap Index report 2020, India slipped to the 112th rank from its 108th position in the 2018. Women Empowement: Women Empowerment refers to complete emancipation of women from socio-economic shackles of dependency and deprivations. Often made synonymous to… Continue reading 7 PM | Disrupting the gender-blind political discourse in India | 27th December 2019
National Consumers Right Day 2019
News:National Consumer Day is being observed every year on 24th December. Facts: About National Consumer Day,2019: The objective of Consumer Day is to highlight the importance of the consumer movement and the need to make every consumer more aware of their rights and responsibilities. The theme of this year is “ alternate consumer grievance/dispute redressal”. … Continue reading National Consumers Right Day 2019
Cabinet approves ratification of the Tenth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union(UPU)
News:Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the ratification of the Tenth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). Facts: About Universal Postal Union(UPU): UPU is a specialized agency of the United Nations.It was established by the Treaty of Bern of 1874. It is the second oldest international organization… Continue reading Cabinet approves ratification of the Tenth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union(UPU)
WCD Ministry invites application for Nari Shakti Puraskar
News:Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited applications for Nari Shakti Puraskar for the year 2019. Facts: About Nari Shakti Puruskar: The Nari Shakti Puraskar is a national honour conferred on individual women for their exceptional achievement and exemplary service to the cause of upliftment of women. The award was established in 1991.The awards… Continue reading WCD Ministry invites application for Nari Shakti Puraskar
Daily Quiz #48 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 27, 2019
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 27, 2019
1. According to recent, World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2020, the participation of women in the labour force is among the lowest in the world. What are various reasons for this. Suggest some measures to reduce gender gap in India. The Hindu 2. A faulty implementation of the NRC could create a human… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 27, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 27, 2019
According to recent, World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2020, the participation of women in the labour force is among the lowest in the world. What are various reasons for this. Suggest some measures to reduce gender gap in India. Answer A faulty implementation of the NRC could create a human rights issue of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 27, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 26th, 2019
Massive locust invasion threatens Gujarat farmers News:The migratory insect locust has spread to the Northern parts of Gujarat, causing significant damage to agriculture. Facts: About Locust: Locusts are certain species of short-horned grasshoppers that have a swarming phase.They belong to the family Acrididae. Swarming refers to a collective behaviour in which locusts aggregate together just… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 26th, 2019
