Context: Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 More in news: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 was passed by Parliament on November 26, 2019. Transgender Persons: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), ‘transgender’ is an umbrella term that includes persons whose sense of gender does not match the gender assigned to them at birth.… Continue reading 7 PM I Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 I December 2nd, 2019
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 2, 2019
1. “Pushing for greater autonomy for States and protecting federalism is need of the hour, if India has to emerge as a major economic super-power.” Comment. The Hindu 2. “Although altruistic organ donation is important to save precious life, illegal organ trade is a threat to any society.” Discuss. The Hindu 3. What are salient… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 2, 2019
Daily Quiz #27 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 2, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 2, 2019
“Pushing for greater autonomy for States and protecting federalism is need of the hour, if India has to emerge as a major economic super-power.”Comment. Answer “Although altruistic organ donation is important to save precious life, illegal organ trade is a threat to any society.”Discuss. Answer What are salient features of Motor Vehicle Act, 2019? Do… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 2, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 1st, 2019
JJP gets State party status News:The Election Commission of India has granted the Jannayak Janta Party the status of a recognised State party in Haryana. Facts: Conditions for recognition as a state party:For any political party to be eligible for recognition as a State Party in a state, it has to satisfy any of the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 1st, 2019
India conducts 1st night trial of nuclear capable Agni-III missile
News:India has conducted the first night trial of nuclear capable long-range ballistic missile Agni-III. Facts: About Agni-III: Agni-III is an intermediate range nuclear capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile. The missile has been developed by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization). The missile has a strike range of 3,000 km to 5,000 km and is capable of… Continue reading India conducts 1st night trial of nuclear capable Agni-III missile
JJP gets State party status
News:The Election Commission of India has granted the Jannayak Janta Party the status of a recognised State party in Haryana. Facts: Conditions for recognition as a state party:For any political party to be eligible for recognition as a State Party in a state, it has to satisfy any of the five conditions listed below. Secure… Continue reading JJP gets State party status
Development of Loktak Inland Waterways Project in Manipur
News:The Ministry of Shipping have given approval for the development of Loktak Inland Waterways improvement project in Manipur. Facts: About the Project: The project will develop the Inland water transport connectivity in North East States and give a boost to the tourism sector. The project is approved under the Central Sector Scheme(CSS). The project will… Continue reading Development of Loktak Inland Waterways Project in Manipur
Antibiotic prescription rate high in private sector
News:According to a study by the researchers of Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), antibiotic prescription rate is high in the private sector. Facts: About the study: This study is the first ever estimate of outpatient antibiotic prescription rates and patterns in the private sector. It has been published with the title — “Outpatient antibiotic… Continue reading Antibiotic prescription rate high in private sector
DPIIT invites applications for first-ever National Startup Awards 2020
News:The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has announced the institution of the first ever National Startup Awards. Facts: About National Startup awards: The first ever National Startup Awards has been announced by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT). The awards seek to recognize outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers… Continue reading DPIIT invites applications for first-ever National Startup Awards 2020
