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
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[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
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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
State of Global Climate 2019
News: World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) released provisional State of Global Climate Report 2019 at the Conference of Parties 25 (CoP 25) in Madrid on December 3, 2019. The final Statement on the State of the Climate with complete 2019 data will be published in March 2020. Facts: Key takeaways from provisional State of Global Climate… Continue reading State of Global Climate 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 systematic investments to enhance… Continue reading Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP)
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
News:The International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been celebrated worldwide on 3rd December 2019. Facts: About International Day of Persons with Disabilities: The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly. The day aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with… Continue reading International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Power of Siberia gas pipeline cements China-Russia bond
News:Chinese President and Russian President have inaugurated the “Power of Siberia” gas pipeline. Facts: About the Gas Pipeline: Power of Serbia is the first cross-border gas pipeline between Russia and China. The central aim of this gas pipeline is to pump natural gas to China and Russia’s far-east regions. Under this pipeline project,Russia will deliver… Continue reading Power of Siberia gas pipeline cements China-Russia bond

