News:The debate on the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) passed by Parliament has repeatedly flagged the alleged violation of the Assam Accord by the new law. Facts: About Assam Accord: The Assam Accord was a Memorandum of Settlement(MoS) signed between representatives of the Government of India and the leaders of the Assam Movement in 1985. The… Continue reading Explained: What is the Assam Accord that is fueling protests in the state?
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Avartansheel Kheti changing lives with periodic, proportionate farming
News:Recently,several farmers across the country have started adopting pioneering method of sustainable farming called Avartansheel Kheti. Facts: About Avartansheel Kheti: Avartansheel Kheti is based on the philosophy of A Nagraj who was a proponent of harmonious coexistence. The Avartansheel Kheti which is translated as Periodic proportionate farming involves dividing the land into zones for cereal… Continue reading Avartansheel Kheti changing lives with periodic, proportionate farming
US Congress consents to designate India’s NAVIC as allied system
News:Recently,the US Congress has agreed to designate India’s Navigation in Indian Constellation(NavIC) as its allied navigational satellite system. Facts: About Allied navigational satellite system: The allied navigational satellite tag allows the US satellite navigation system to co-operate or to exchange data with these satellite navigation systems. This tag is designated as part of the conference… Continue reading US Congress consents to designate India’s NAVIC as allied system
National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development Scheme
News:Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports has informed Lok Sabha about the National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development Scheme. Facts: About the scheme: The National Programme for Youth Adolescent Development (NPYAD) is a Central Sector scheme under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It was formulated during 10th five year… Continue reading National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development Scheme
National Financial Reporting Authority submits first report since constituted
News:The National Financial Reporting Authority(NFRA) has issued its first audit report of IL&FS Financial Services Limited for the year 2017-18. Facts: About NFRA: The National Financial Reporting Authority(NFRA) has been constituted in 2018 by the Government of India under section 132 of the Companies Act,2013. The need for establishing NFRA was felt in the wake… Continue reading National Financial Reporting Authority submits first report since constituted
Must Read News Articles I 13th December 2019
GS -1 Should the creamy layer norm be extended to SC/ST’s The centre has called upon the Supreme court to constitute a seven judge bench to examine whether the creamy Layer concept should be applied to SC/ST’s for promotion in service. The conversation discusses the basis for reservation and myths associated with it GS –… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 13th December 2019
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Daily Quiz #37 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 13, 2019
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 13, 2019
1. “Rising sexual abuse crime against children is a shame for whole nation and threat to future of the country.” In light of this discuss the need and significance of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019. The Hindu 2. Discuss various initiatives taken so far by the Government towards gender equality in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 13, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 13, 2019
“Rising sexual abuse crime against children is a shame for whole nation and threat to future of the country.” In light of this discuss the need and significance of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019. Answer Discuss various initiatives taken so far by the Government towards gender equality in India. Why such… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 13, 2019
