GS -1 National Shame: On Gender Sensitisation Gender Sensitisation and wider societal changes are needed to end sex crimes GS – 2 Opposition demands debate on electoral reforms 16 Opposition parties have signed a motion demanding a debate on electoral reforms for free and fair elections. One state push for Israel and palestine? Any future… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 4th December 2019
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7 PM I Govt policy on funding political parties bad news for democracy I December 4th, 2019
What is the ‘electoral bond’? The Finance Bill, 2017, introduced “electoral bonds” that are interest free bearer bonds. It is an instrument that is used to donate money to political parties. The parties involved will probably be a donor, the political party and the RBI which acts as the intermediary. On January 29, 2018 government… Continue reading 7 PM I Govt policy on funding political parties bad news for democracy I December 4th, 2019
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 4, 2019
1. What do you understand by ‘trade corridor’? Examine whether Kartarpur corridor should be converted into a trade corridor between India and Pakistan. The Hindu 2. What is meant by recession? Has the Indian economy already slipped into recession? What steps has the Government of India taken so far to tackle the current ongoing recession… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 4, 2019
Daily Quiz #29 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 4, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 4, 2019
What do you understand by ‘trade corridor’? Examine whetherKartarpur corridor should be convertedinto a trade corridor between India and Pakistan. Answer What is meant by recession? Has the Indian economy already slipped into recession?What steps has the Government of India taken so far to tackle the current ongoing recession in the country? Answer Discuss the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 4, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 3rd, 2019
National Rabies Control programme(NRCP) News:Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare) has informed Lok Sabha about the National Rabies Control Programme(NRCP). Facts: About National Rabies Control Programme(NRCP): National Rabies Control Programme was approved during 12th FYP by Standing Finance Committee in 2013 as Central Sector Scheme. Objectives of NRCP: Training of Health Care professionals on… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 3rd, 2019
National Rabies Control programme(NRCP)
News:Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare) has informed Lok Sabha about the National Rabies Control Programme(NRCP). Facts: About National Rabies Control Programme(NRCP): National Rabies Control Programme was approved during 12th FYP by Standing Finance Committee in 2013 as Central Sector Scheme. Objectives of NRCP: Training of Health Care professionals on appropriate Animal bite management… Continue reading National Rabies Control programme(NRCP)
Blue Flag Certification for beaches
News:Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Rajya Sabha about the implementation of Blue Flag Certification for select beaches in the country. Facts: About Blue flag Certification: The Blue Flag certification is given to environmental- friendly, clean beaches, marinas which are equipped with amenities of international standards for tourists. The certification programme is… Continue reading Blue Flag Certification for beaches
Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyaan (PM YUVA) Yojana
News:Minister of State for Skill Developement has informed Lok Sabha about the Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyaan (PM YUVA) Yojana. Facts: About PM YUVA: Pradhan Mantri YUVA Yojana (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) is a centrally sponsored Scheme launched in 2016. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyaan (PM YUVA) Yojana
Saudi Arabia takes over G20 presidency from Japan
News:Saudi Arabia has became the first Arab nation to take over the G20 Presidency on December 1,2019. Facts: About G20 Summit,2020: Saudi Arabia will host the G20 Summit in its capital, Riyadh on November 21,2020. The theme of Summit- “Realising Opportunities of the 21st Century for All”. Objectives of G20 Summit,2020: Empowering People by creating… Continue reading Saudi Arabia takes over G20 presidency from Japan
