News:Recently,a political party in Tamil Nadu has posted a tweet on 46th death anniversary of Periyar which has triggered a firestorm of protests in the state. Facts: About E V Ramasamy Periyar: E V Ramasamy Periyar was born in 1879.He was an Indian social activist and politician. As a member of Congress Party: E.V. Ramasamy… Continue reading Periyar: Why the iconoclast social reformer matters in Tamil Nadu
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Bar-headed goose spotted near Pandalam
News:Recently,Bar-headed Goose has been spotted in the wetlands of Karingali Puncha in Pathanamthitta District of Kerala. Facts: About Bar-headed Goose: The Bar-headed goose (Anser Indicus) are found in central China and Mongolia and they breed there. They start migration to the Indian sub-continent during the winter and stay till the end of the season. They… Continue reading Bar-headed goose spotted near Pandalam
Union Minister inaugurates 2nd Edition of “Eat Right Mela”
News:Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare has inaugurated the 2nd edition of Eat Right Mela in New Delhi. Facts: Initiatives launched during the event: About Eat Right Mela: Eat Right Mela has been organised by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It is an outreach activity for citizens to nudge them towards… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates 2nd Edition of “Eat Right Mela”
Aadhaar made mandatory for Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana pension scheme
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
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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