News:The International Financial Services Centres Authority Bill,2019 is likely to be tabled in the Parliament. Facts: About IFSC: International Financial Services Centres(IFSC) is a jurisdiction that provides financial services to resident and non-resident Indians in foreign currencies. They are intended to provide Indian corporates with easier access to global financial markets, and to complement and… Continue reading Explained: Bill to set up a unified Authority to regulate financial products
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6 years on, Lokpal is yet to get prosecution wing
News:Recently,it has been revealed that almost six years after the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, was signed into law,several key provisions needed for the anti-corruption ombudsman to function have still not been operationalised. Facts: About Lokpal: The term Lokpal was coined in 1963 but the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act came into force in 2104.However,It was… Continue reading 6 years on, Lokpal is yet to get prosecution wing
Philippines likely to finalise BrahMos deal by next year
News:The Philippines is set to become the first country to buy the BrahMos cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia. Facts: About Brahmos missile: BrahMos is a Supersonic Cruise missile.It is a joint venture between India and Russia.It is named after Brahmaputra and Moscow rivers. The missile is capable of being launched from land,… Continue reading Philippines likely to finalise BrahMos deal by next year
Santhali used for the first time in Rajya Sabha
News:Recently, Santhali language has been spoken for the first time in the Rajya Sabha. Facts: About Santhali Language: Santhali is the language from the North Mundari group of the Austro asiatic Munda family. Santhali is written in Ol Chiki script which was created by Pt. Raghunath Murmu in 1925. The language is primarily spoken in… Continue reading Santhali used for the first time in Rajya Sabha
Explained:Creamy layer principle in SC, ST quota for promotion: judgments, appeals
News:Recently,the Centre has urged the Supreme Court to refer to a larger Bench its decision that had applied the creamy layer principle to promotions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs. Facts: About Creamy Layer Concept for SC’s and ST’s: The creamy layer concept was first applied in the Indra Sawhney case, or… Continue reading Explained:Creamy layer principle in SC, ST quota for promotion: judgments, appeals
7 PM | An Asian engine driven by India and China| 9th December 2019
Context: Role of India and China in new world order. Asia: The Asian continent, home to sixty per cent of humanity, high economic growth rates and a burgeoning middle class and markets. The Asian landmass straddles the Indo-Pacific. Asia is increasingly being defined in the broader geographical context of the Pacific and Indian Oceans through… Continue reading 7 PM | An Asian engine driven by India and China| 9th December 2019
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 9, 2019
1. “Despite its potential, the mid-day meal scheme has been unable to make a transformative impact.” Discuss. The Hindu 2. What are ‘marine heatwaves’? Discuss what causes such waves and its ecological impact. Down to Earth 3. What is ‘virtual autopsy’? Discuss various advantages and disadvantages of virtual autopsy. Indian Express 4. ‘Despite implementation of… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 9, 2019
Daily Quiz #33 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 9, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 9, 2019
“Despite its potential, the mid-day meal scheme has been unable to make a transformative impact.” Discuss. Answer What are ‘marine heatwaves’? Discuss what causes such waves and its ecological impact. Answer What is ‘virtual autopsy’? Discuss various advantages and disadvantages of virtual autopsy. Answer ‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 9, 2019
Anglo-Indians left out as Bill to extend quota in legislature gets nod
News:Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to abolish the reservation of two seats for the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha while extending the reservation of Scheduled Castes(SC) and Schedule Tribes(ST) by 10 years. Facts: About Anglo-Indians: The term Anglo Indian is defined as per the article 366 (2) of the Indian constitution as a… Continue reading Anglo-Indians left out as Bill to extend quota in legislature gets nod
