News:Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) and Chemicals & Fertilizers has informed Lok Sabha about the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOSDCP). Facts: About National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOS-DCP): The National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOS-DCP) was originally promulgated in 1996 and subsequently updated to include additional information.The latest updation was in 2014. The… Continue reading National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOSDCP)
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When is the oath taken by a Minister (in)valid?
News:During the oath-taking ceremony of the Maharashtra government,the Chief Minister with other ministers altered the oath by invoking the names other than mentioned in the Constitution. Facts: Constitutional provisions related to Oath: Article 164(3): It states that before a Minister enters upon his office, the Governor shall administer to him the oaths of office and… Continue reading When is the oath taken by a Minister (in)valid?
Explained: What is GDP and why it matters
News:Recently,due to a decline in India’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) growth rate,the ruling party has questioned the merit of the basic variable used to map economic growth that is, the GDP. Facts: Origin of GDP and GNP: The modern-day definitions of GDP and GNP can be traced back to Simon Kuznets who was entrusted with the… Continue reading Explained: What is GDP and why it matters
Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Scheme
News:Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing the Development of PVTGs scheme for comprehensive socio-economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTGs). Facts: About Development of PVTGs scheme: The Scheme for Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTGs) is implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It was first started in 1998-1999 for exclusive development of PVTGs… Continue reading Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Scheme
GST Council rings first alarm bells on revenue
News:The GST Council has written to states telling them that the GST and compensation cess collections are unlikely to be met this year. Facts: About GST Compensation Cess: A cess is a tax that is levied by the government to raise funds for a specific purpose. As part of the GST reforms, the GST Compensation… Continue reading GST Council rings first alarm bells on revenue
Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System(PPRTMS)
News:Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to implement the Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System(PPRTMS). Facts: About the registration system: The registration tracking system is being implemented to help the applicants track the process of registration of political party.This system will be effective from 1st January,2020. The system will be implemented through an online… Continue reading Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System(PPRTMS)
Arsenic and iron in water: 30,000 rural habitations affected, 20,000 in two states
News:Ministry of Jal Shakti has tabled the data on water contamination in the Parliament. Facts: Key takeaways from the data: As of November 27,2019, 3.22% of the rural habitations across all states and UTs which accounts for 3.73% of the population were consuming drinking water with quality issues. Iron is the most common contaminant of… Continue reading Arsenic and iron in water: 30,000 rural habitations affected, 20,000 in two states
How seeds are planted from a helicopter or with darts
News:The Delhi High Court has asked the forest authorities whether planting of seeds could be done by throwing dart shots containing them from helicopters into forest areas. Facts: What is Aerial Seeding? Aerial seeding is a technique of sowing seeds by spraying them through aerial mechanical means such as a drone,plane or helicopter. Aerial seeding… Continue reading How seeds are planted from a helicopter or with darts
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #29 December 4, 2019
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Must Read News Articles I 4th December 2019
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