Context: Black money and related laws. Black Money: There is no official definition of black money in economic theory, with several different terms such as parallel economy, black money, black incomes, unaccounted economy, illegal economy and irregular economy all being used more or less synonymously. The simplest definition of black money could possibly be money… Continue reading 7 PM | Inaccurate diagnosis, draconian remedy : On Black Money | 20th December 2019
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States with smaller population take the lead under PMEGP
News:According to the data presented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,states with smaller population take the lead under Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme(PMEGP) in the last four years. Facts: The states with smaller populations such as Tamil Nadu, Assam, Karnataka and Arunachal Pradesh except Uttar Pradesh have emerged as major beneficiaries of… Continue reading States with smaller population take the lead under PMEGP
Indian Navy & Coast Guard conduct largest-ever anti-hijacking Exercise ‘Apharan’
News:The Indian Navy in collaboration with Indian Coast Guard has conducted a large scale Anti Hijacking Exercise named Exercise Apharan at the Port of Kochi,Kerala. Facts: About Exercise Apharan: The exercise was aimed at streamlining the response mechanism to thwart any attempt by anti-national elements to hijack a merchant vessel or attempt forced entry of… Continue reading Indian Navy & Coast Guard conduct largest-ever anti-hijacking Exercise ‘Apharan’
Macau celebrates 20 years of China rule
News:Macau is celebrating the 20th Anniversary since the former Portuguese colony was returned to China. Facts: About Macao: Macau is a special administrative region of China.It is an example of One Country,Two Systems. It is situated on the south-east coast of China near the mouth of the Pearl River.It is 60 kilometres from Hong Kong.… Continue reading Macau celebrates 20 years of China rule
WHO launches first biosimilar medicine to treat Breast Cancer
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has launched its first biosimilar medicine to treat breast cancer named Trastuzumab. Facts: About Trastuzumab: Trastuzumab drug was included in the WHO Essential Medicines List in 2015 as an essential treatment for about 20% of breast cancers. It has shown high efficacy in curing early stage breast cancer and in some… Continue reading WHO launches first biosimilar medicine to treat Breast Cancer
DRDO successfully flight-tests Pinaka Missile System off Odisha coast
News:Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully tested Pinaka Missile System from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the Odisha coast. Facts: About Pinaka Missile System: Pinaka is an artillery missile system capable of striking into an enemy territory up to a range of 75 km with high precision. The Pinaka Mk-II rocket is modified… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight-tests Pinaka Missile System off Odisha coast
Explained:How Section 144 CrPC works
News:Recently,state governments have issued prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code Of Criminal Procedure(CrPC),1973 after the protests started against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Facts: About Section 144: Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code(CrPC) of 1973 authorizes the Executive Magistrate of any state or territory to issue an order to prohibit the assembly of… Continue reading Explained:How Section 144 CrPC works
EChO Network launched to catalyze cross-disciplinary leadership in India
News: Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has launched EChO Network Facts: About EChO Network: It is a national program to foster cross-disciplinary leadership to increase research, knowledge, and awareness of Indian ecology and the environment in India. The program is a partnership of Government, industry, and academia. Office of the Principal Scientific… Continue reading EChO Network launched to catalyze cross-disciplinary leadership in India
NITI Aayog to draft roadmap for achieving population stabilisation
News: NITI Aayog, in partnership with Population Foundation of India (PFI), is organizing a National Consultation titled “Realizing the vision of population stabilization: leaving no one behind”. Facts: Different Approaches toFamily Planning in India: The Clinic Approach: In the First Five- Year, the natural method of family planning (the Rhythm Method) was propagated. It was… Continue reading NITI Aayog to draft roadmap for achieving population stabilisation
Daily Quiz #43 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 20, 2019
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