News:Recently,To find a solution to stubble burning issue,India is testing a Swedish technology torrefaction that can convert rice stubble into ‘bio-coal’. Facts: The government has funded a pilot project at the National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute in Mohali (Punjab) with a Swedish company to evaluate the feasibility of the torrefaction technology. About Torrefaction: Torrefaction is a… Continue reading India tests Swedish technology to reduce stubble burning
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Cabinet approves Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Bill, 2019
News:The Union Cabinet has approved the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill,2019. Facts: About the bill: The bill seeks to amend the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizen Act, 2007. The aim of the Bill is to provide for maintenance and welfare of parents and senior citizens, and ensure… Continue reading Cabinet approves Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Bill, 2019
North East Rural Livelihood Project
News:Union Minister of State for Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER) has informed Lok Sabha about North East Rural Livelihood Project. Facts: About North East Rural Livelihood Project: North East Rural Livelihood Project(NERLP) is a World Bank aided project under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).The project was launched in 2012. The project… Continue reading North East Rural Livelihood Project
Senior Citizens Welfare Fund
News:Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Rajya Sabha about the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund. Facts: About Senior Citizens Welfare Fund: The Senior Citizens Welfare Fund (SCWF) has been established under the Finance Act,2015. The fund is to be utilized for such schemes for the promotion of the welfare of senior citizens,… Continue reading Senior Citizens Welfare Fund
Development of Special Economic Zones(SEZs)
News:Minister of Commerce and Industry has informed Lok Sabha about the Special Economic Zones Act,2005. Facts: What are Special Economic Zones(SEZs): Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a specifically delineated duty-free enclave and shall be deemed to be foreign territory for the purposes of trade operations and duties and tariffs. In order words,SEZ is a geographical… Continue reading Development of Special Economic Zones(SEZs)
Prime minister launches Fit India School grading system
News:Prime Minister has launched the Fit India School grading system in schools across the country. Facts: About Fit India School grading system: The Fit India School rankings have been divided into three categories namely The Fit India Schools which is the first level of ranking, Fit India School (3 star) and Fit India School (5… Continue reading Prime minister launches Fit India School grading system
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #30 December 5, 2019
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Must Read News Articles I 5th December 2019
GS – 1 A Mughal prince and pandit of Benaras The recent saga Feroze Khan who is teaching Sanskrit at Benaras Hindu University has attracted the eyes of both secular and conservative forces. The writer compares this situation with the secular policies of Mughal prince Dara Sikhoi who was the son of Shahjahan. GS –… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 5th December 2019
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 5, 2019
1. What are salient features of Citizenship amendment Bill, 2019? Discuss its need and significance. The Hindu 2. Comment on the rising incidents of sex crimes against women in Indian society. What are various laws and safeguards available against such crimes in India? The Hindu 3. “Protection of Privacy is must in the age of… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 5, 2019
Daily Quiz #30 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 5, 2019
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