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
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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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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 5, 2019
What are salient features of Citizenship amendment Bill, 2019? Discuss its need and significance. Answer 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? Answer “Protection of Privacy is must in the age of rising cyber crimes.” In light… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 5, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 4th, 2019
Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP) News:Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers has informed Lok Sabha about the Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP). Facts: About Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP): Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) is a sub component of the National Rural Livelihood Mission(NRLM). The primary objective of the scheme is to empower women in agriculture by making… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 4th, 2019
UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Spain from Dec 2 – 13
News: The 2019 UN climate change conference (COP25) is taking place from 2 to 13 December in Madrid (Spain), under the Presidency of the Government of Chile Facts: Conference of Parties (CoP) The COP is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC). Countries that are Parties to the… Continue reading UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Spain from Dec 2 – 13
