Context: WTO’s appellate body is no longer functional. More in news: WTO’s appellate body becomes dysfunctional from 10th December. World Trade Organization (WTO): The World Trade Organization came into being in 1995. One of the youngest of the international organizations, the WTO is the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) established… Continue reading 7 PM | Ironing out the wrinkles in trade disputes adjudication | 23rd December 2019
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UDAY scheme loses power, sharp spike in discom losses
News:According to the data,Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) which was launched to revive the electricity distribution companies(discoms) has severe shortcomings. Facts: Key takeaways from the data: The distribution companies (Discom) losses which had progressively reduced in the first couple of years since the rollout of UDAY scheme in 2015 have rebounded in the financial year… Continue reading UDAY scheme loses power, sharp spike in discom losses
Carbon dots help detect herbicide pollution
News:Researchers from Assam have used the commonly found invasive plant water hyacinth to produce carbon dots. Facts: About the research: Researchers from Assam have used the invasive plant water hyacinth to produce carbon nanoparticles. These extremely tiny (less than 10 nanometres) particles can be used for detecting herbicide pollution. Researchers are also exploring if its… Continue reading Carbon dots help detect herbicide pollution
Daily Quiz #45 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 23, 2019
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 23, 2019
1. “There is an urgent need to reform the criminal justice system in India.” Discuss in light of recent failures of criminal justice in India. Indian Express 2. How effective has the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana been? Examine. Also, discuss its significance. The Hindu 3. “Indian economy is undergoing a Four Balance Sheet (FBS) problem”.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 23, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 23, 2019
“There is an urgent need to reform the criminal justice system in India.” Discuss in light of recent failures of criminal justice in India. Answer How effective has the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana been? Examine. Also, discuss its significance. Answer “Indian economy is undergoing a Four Balance Sheet (FBS) problem”. Examine. Also suggest some measures.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 23, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 22nd, 2019
India, China to intensify boundary settlement News:India and China have agreed to intensify efforts to find a mutually acceptable solution to their border dispute and work on more Confidence Building measures(CBMs) to maintain peace and tranquillity along the frontier. Facts: About India-China Border: The border between India and China is not clearly demarcated throughout.Along certain… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 22nd, 2019
India, China to intensify boundary settlement
News:India and China have agreed to intensify efforts to find a mutually acceptable solution to their border dispute and work on more Confidence Building measures(CBMs) to maintain peace and tranquillity along the frontier. Facts: About India-China Border: The border between India and China is not clearly demarcated throughout.Along certain stretches of its 3,488-km length,there is… Continue reading India, China to intensify boundary settlement
Rajasthan bags four prizes for job guarantee scheme
News:Rajasthan has bagged four prizes for its performance under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme(MGNREGA). Facts: About the awards: The prizes were given to the Zila Parishad officials and panchayat representatives of Kota, Dungarpur, Bhilwara and Jaisalmer districts. The achievements of the Panchayati Raj bodies in the NREGA works included construction of watershed structures, strengthening… Continue reading Rajasthan bags four prizes for job guarantee scheme
Annual report of the insurance sector
News:The annual report of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for 2018-19 has been released. Facts: Key terminologies: Insurance density is measured as the ratio of premium (in US dollars) to the total population. Insurance penetration is measured as the ratio of premium (in US$) to GDP(in US$). Insurance density and insurance… Continue reading Annual report of the insurance sector
