News:Recently,Indian peacekeepers serving in South Sudan have been awarded the United Nations(UN) medal for their service and contribution to building peace in the country. Facts: About United Nations Peacekeeping: United Nations Peacekeeping was created in 1948.It provides security and the political and peacebuilding support to help countries make the difficult, early transition from conflict to… Continue reading Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan receive prestigious UN medal
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Packaged foods breach safe limits of salt, fat:CSE study
News:According to an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), an array of packaged snacks and fast foods breach safe limits of salt and fat content. Facts: About the study: The study has been conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment(CSE). It relied on the concept of the Recommended Dietary Allowance(RDA) to… Continue reading Packaged foods breach safe limits of salt, fat:CSE study
GST Council Meeting: No rate hike, vote for single lottery rate
News:Finance Minister has chaired the 38th GST Council Meeting in New Delhi. Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The GST Council has for the first time used the voting process and has voted to tax lotteries under the highest slab of 28%. The Council has decided to tax woven and non-woven bags at 18%, compared… Continue reading GST Council Meeting: No rate hike, vote for single lottery rate
Daily Quiz #42 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 19, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 19, 2019
What is ‘digital divide’? What are its implications? Also suggest measures to bridge the digital divide in India. Answer “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 ecosystem and how… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 19, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 18th, 2019
Govt. aims to provide broadband access to all villages by 2022 News: Ministry of Communications launched National Broadband Mission (NBM). Facts: Aim: fast track growth of digital communications infrastructure and bridge the digital divide Objectives: Broadband access to all villages by 2022 Facilitate universal and equitable access to broadband services Lay incremental 30 lakhs route… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 18th, 2019
Explained: What is the global refugee meet currently underway in Geneva?
News:The first Global Refugee Forum(GRF),a two-day gathering of United Nations member states has began in Geneva, Switzerland. Facts: About Global Refugee forum: The Global Refugee forum is jointly hosted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency and the government of Switzerland. The Global Refugee Forum is guided by the… Continue reading Explained: What is the global refugee meet currently underway in Geneva?
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #41 December 18, 2019
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 18, 2019
1. What are the important functions of the Finance Commission? Discuss the terms of reference of the 15th finance commission and various apprehensions about it. The Hindu 2. “Section 124A of IPC has become as a tool of oppression to suppress the voice of many” Do you agree? Discuss whether it should be scrapped from… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 18, 2019
Explained: Why Pranab Mukherjee wants 1,000 MPs — and why Lok Sabha has only 543 today
News:Recently,former President has said that the number of seats in Lok Sabha should be increased to 1,000 from the present 543 as every MP represents an average 16-18 lakh Indians which is too large a number to be kept in touch. Facts: About the strength of Lok Sabha: Article 81 of the Constitution defines the… Continue reading Explained: Why Pranab Mukherjee wants 1,000 MPs — and why Lok Sabha has only 543 today
