News: Pakistan has issued special permits to the Emir of Qatar and nine others to hunt 100 houbara bustards. Facts: The houbara bastard lives in arid climates and comes in two distinct species, one residing in North Africa and the other in Asia. African Houbara is listed as Vulnerable in IUCN Red List Asian Houbara… Continue reading Pakistan allows Qatari Emir, other royal members to hunt endangered bird species: Report
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Phase 3 of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) launched
News: The government has launched Phase-3 of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Facts: About PMGSY PMGSY is a scheme of Ministry of Rural Development. It was launched in 2000. Aim: To ensure rural connectivity. Objectives: to provide all weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations. to boost socioeconomic development of the areas About Phase-3 of… Continue reading Phase 3 of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) launched
Must Read News Articles I 19th December 2019
GS -2 The rhetoric and reality of capital punishment The editorial argues that, experience of the past centuries shows that death penalty as a measure to end sexual violence has completely failed. It provides neither justice nor deterrence. Are fears over the CAA misplaced? To reassure Indian Muslims, the PM needs to state that the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 19th December 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #42 December 19, 2019
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 19, 2019
1. What is ‘digital divide’? What are its implications? Also suggest measures to bridge the digital divide in India. The Hindu 2. “Climate change and unprecedented floods resulting from cloud bursts have facilitated the introduction of aquatic invasive alien species into new habitats in India.” Discuss the threat posed by invasive alien species on native… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 19, 2019
Land records in 90% of Indian villages have been computerised
News:According to the Ministry of Rural development,around 90% of the land of Indian villages have been computerised under Digital india Land Records Modernisation Programme(DILRMP). Facts: About Digital india Land Records Modernisation Programme(DILRMP): The Digital India Land Record Modernization Programme (DILRMP), previously known as the National Land Record Modernization Programme (NLRMP) was launched in 2008. The… Continue reading Land records in 90% of Indian villages have been computerised
Government approves Future Skilling Programme
News:The government has announced Rs 436 crore outlay for skilling 4 lakh professionals under Future Skills PRIME programme. Facts: About Future Skills Programme: FutureSkills Programme was launched in 2018 jointly by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and industry body NASSCOM. The programme aims to reskill 2 million professionals and potential employees & students… Continue reading Government approves Future Skilling Programme
Delegation from Bangladesh fails to arrive in Delhi for river panel meeting
News:Bangladesh has not sent a delegation for the Joint River Commission (JRC) meeting with India that was scheduled to be held in New Delhi.This has also delayed the agreement on sharing of the waters of Feni river. Facts: About Joint River Commission(JRC): The Joint River Commission came into existence as a result of the Indo-Bangladesh… Continue reading Delegation from Bangladesh fails to arrive in Delhi for river panel meeting
7 PM | In numbers and dimensions, the global refugee crisis | 19th December 2019
Context: Global Refugee Crisis. More in news: The first Global Refugee Forum (GRF), a two-day gathering of United Nations member states held in Geneva, Switzerland on 17th and 18th december. Who is a refugee? A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence. A… Continue reading 7 PM | In numbers and dimensions, the global refugee crisis | 19th December 2019
Asia is set to support global coal demand for the next 5 years: IEA
News:International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the IEA Coal Market Report 2019. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Coal remains a major fuel in global energy systems accounting for almost 40% of electricity generation and more than 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. The People’s Republic of China, India and other Asian economies led the expansion… Continue reading Asia is set to support global coal demand for the next 5 years: IEA
