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
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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
India Corruption Survey 2019
News:India Corruption Survey 2019 has been released by the Local Circles,a social media firm and the Transparency International India. Facts: Key takeaways from the survey: Rajasthan tops corruption chart in India.As per Survey, 78% of people in Rajasthan, participating in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get work done. Bihar follows Rajasthan and… Continue reading India Corruption Survey 2019
Govt appoints Soma Roy Burman as new Controller General of Accounts
News:Government has appointed Soma Roy Burman as the new Controller General of Accounts(CGA). Facts: About Controller General of Accounts(CGA): Controller General of Accounts (CGA) is the Principal Advisor on Accounting matters to the Union Government. It comes under the Department of Expenditure,Ministry of Finance. The Office of CGA prepares monthly and annual analysis of the… Continue reading Govt appoints Soma Roy Burman as new Controller General of Accounts
Govt seeks House nod for additional spending of over Rs 21,000 crore in current fiscal
News:Recently,the Finance Minister has tabled the first batch of Supplementary Grants for the financial year 2019-20 in both the Houses of Parliament. Facts: What are Supplementary Grants: Supplementary grants are additional grant required to meet the required expenditure of the government Supplementary, additional or excess grants are mentioned under Article 115 of the Constitution. When… Continue reading Govt seeks House nod for additional spending of over Rs 21,000 crore in current fiscal
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 30th, 2019
UNDP launches Accelerator Lab in India to work on tackling pollution News:The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched its Accelerator Lab in India. Facts: About UNDP’s Accelerator lab: The Accelerator Lab is an innovative initiative by the UNDP, Qatar Government and the Federal Republic of Germany to find 21st century solutions to today’s complex… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 30th, 2019
Daily Quiz #26 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 30, 2019
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