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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 7, 2019

1. What are the salient features of the draft Seed Bill, 2019? Discuss various concerns related to the bill. The Hindu 2. What are the functions of National Human Rights Commission? Examine whether National Human Rights Commission has been able to fulfill its mandate. Indian Express 3. Discuss the contribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 7, 2019

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 7, 2019

What are the salient features of the draft Seed Bill, 2019? Discuss various concerns related to the bill. Answer What are the functions of National Human Rights Commission? Examine whether National Human Rights Commission has been able to fulfill its mandate. Answer Discuss the contribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to modern India and Constitution of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 7, 2019

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 6th, 2019

Odisha govt. scheme to merge with ‘PM-Kisan’ yojana News: The Odisha government has decided to merge its KALIA Scheme with Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) yojana. Facts: About KALIA Scheme: “Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation” (Kalia) scheme of Odisha is a direct cash transfer scheme for small and marginal farmers and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 6th, 2019

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India suffered maximum number of climate-related fatalities in 2018

News: Non-profit organization Germanwatch released the Global Climate Risk 2020 report at UNFCC CoP 25 in Madrid, Spain. Facts: About Global Climate Risk Index: The Global Climate Risk Index (CRI) developed by Germanwatch analyses quantified impacts of extreme weather events. It analyses the impact both in terms of fatalities as well as economic losses that… Continue reading India suffered maximum number of climate-related fatalities in 2018

BRICS remote Sensing Satellite Constellation

News: Space agencies of the BRICS group of nations have been negotiating a framework agreement to formalise the cooperation on building a ‘virtual constellation of remote-sensing satellites’. Facts: About BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation Background: 1st BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Consultation Forum was held In Brazil in 2017. Objectives: o To intensify cooperation among BRICS… Continue reading BRICS remote Sensing Satellite Constellation

Union Cabinet approves introduction of Personal Data Protection Bill in Parliament

News: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the introduction of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018 in the Parliament. Facts: Background: The bill has been prepared by a high-level expert committee headed by former Supreme Court judge B.N. Srikrishna. The Committee was constituted in 2017. Key Features of the Bill: Definition of Personal Data: The… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves introduction of Personal Data Protection Bill in Parliament

Fifteenth Finance Commission submits report to President

News: The Fifteenth Finance Commission (FFC) has submitted its first report to President Ram Nath Kovind Facts: About Finance Commission The Finance Commission is a constitutional body constituted by the President under Article 280 of the India Constitution. The Commission is appointed every five years. Composition: The Finance Commission has a chairman and four members… Continue reading Fifteenth Finance Commission submits report to President

Committee to suggest necessary amendments in IPC, CrPC to curb mob lynching

News: Union Home Minister has said in Rajya Sabha that the government has set up a committee to suggest necessary amendments in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to deal with mob lynching. Facts: Mob Lynching: Mob Lynching means killing of someone by a mob for an alleged offence without… Continue reading Committee to suggest necessary amendments in IPC, CrPC to curb mob lynching

‘Going Online as Leaders’ Programme

News: Ministry of Tribal Affairs has informed Rajya Sabha about ‘Going Online as Leaders’ Programme Facts: GOAL (Going Online as Leaders) It is a digitally-enabled mentorship initiative of Facebook. The initiative connects underprivileged young women from tribal areas with senior expert mentors in the areas of business, fashion and arts to learn digital and life… Continue reading ‘Going Online as Leaders’ Programme

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