News: Union Home Ministry has warned states about the vulnerability of the Android operating system to a bug called ‘StrandHogg’. It is a vulnerability in Android devices that allows malware to hijack legitimate apps. Facts: About Malware: Malware (malicious software) refers to any kind of software that is designed to cause damage to a single… Continue reading Android vulnerable to cyberattack: Union Home Ministry
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Government Instant Messaging System
News: The government is testing Government Instant Messaging System Facts: It is an instant messaging platform developed for Intra and inter-organization communications amongst central and state government departments and organizations. It has been designed and developed by the Kerala unit of the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
‘Maternity scheme exclusionary, need benefits for all’
News: Critics have highlighted issues with Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana It is a conditional Maternity Benefit Programme launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2017. It is in accordance with the National Food Security Act 2013. Objectives: Providing partial wage compensation in terms… Continue reading ‘Maternity scheme exclusionary, need benefits for all’
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #39 December 16, 2019
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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
