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7 PM | Why you don’t love immigrants as much as you claim: CAB effect on India’s diplomatic relations| 16th December 2019
Context: Effects of passage of of Citizenship Amendment Bill on the diplomatic relations. More in news: The Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 9th December and passed on the same day. The bill also got passed in Rajya Sabha on 11th December. Citizenship in India: In India, citizenship is regulated by… Continue reading 7 PM | Why you don’t love immigrants as much as you claim: CAB effect on India’s diplomatic relations| 16th December 2019
Daily Quiz #39 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 16, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 16, 2019
“The newly passed amendment to the Citizenship Act redefines the way migrants can become Indian citizens.” In light of this discuss various concerns related to it. Why such an amendment is needed? Answer 2.Discuss various reasons behind Brexit. How Brexit would impact India? Answer Critically analyse the progress made in resolving stressed assets since the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 16, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 15th, 2019
Breast Milk Banks News:Recently,Union Minister for Health and Family welfare has informed that Breast Milk Banks have been established under “National Guidelines on Establishment of Lactation Management Centres in Public Health Facilities”. Facts: About Breast Milk Banks:Breast Milk Banks in India consists of: Comprehensive Lactation Management Centre:It is established for the purpose of collecting, screening,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 15th, 2019
Breast Milk Banks
News:Recently,Union Minister for Health and Family welfare has informed that Breast Milk Banks have been established under “National Guidelines on Establishment of Lactation Management Centres in Public Health Facilities”. Facts: About Breast Milk Banks:Breast Milk Banks in India consists of: Comprehensive Lactation Management Centre:It is established for the purpose of collecting, screening, processing, storing and… Continue reading Breast Milk Banks
Ministry of Coal to Establish Sustainable Development Cell for Environmental Mitigation Measures
News:The Ministry of Coal has decided to establish a ‘Sustainable Development Cell’. Facts: About Sustainable development Cell: The Sustainable development cell aims to promote environmentally sustainable coal mining in the country and address environmental concerns during the decommissioning or closure of mines. The cell will advise and monitor the mitigation measures taken by the coal… Continue reading Ministry of Coal to Establish Sustainable Development Cell for Environmental Mitigation Measures
Three lakh rural habitations lack quality drinking water supply
News:According to data presented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, it has been found that over three lakh rural habitations lack quality drinking water supply. Facts: Key Highlights from the data: Around three lakh rural habitations across the country continue to be deprived of the government’s minimum prescribed provision of 40 litres per capita per… Continue reading Three lakh rural habitations lack quality drinking water supply
International Universal Health Coverage Day
News: Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated on 12th December. Facts: Universal Health Coverage (UHC): It is defined as ensuring that all people have access to needed health services of sufficient quality without suffering financial hardship. It includes health promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care. Background: UHC Day was proclaimed by the United Nations… Continue reading International Universal Health Coverage Day
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 14th, 2019
Economic Census Flagged off in Delhi News: The Seventh Economic Census was launched in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Facts: About Economic Census Economic Census is a complete count of all economic establishments located within the geographical boundary of India. It is conducted every five years by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 14th, 2019
