News: The European Union (EU) has approved a resolution declaring a climate and environmental emergency in Europe and globally. It has thus become the first multilateral bloc to declare a climate emergency. Facts: Climate emergency is a call for governments across the world to change their behaviour towards the climate and biodiversity. EU Resolution on… Continue reading EU declares climate emergency
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National Water Policy
News: In order to meet the present challenges in water sector, The Jal Shakti Ministry has finalised a committee to draft a new National Water Policy (NWP). Facts: About the Committee: It will be chaired by Mihir Shah, who is a former Planning Commission member and a water expert. The committee has 10 principal members.… Continue reading National Water Policy
Yuwaah Youth Skilling Initiative
News: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in association with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, launched YuWaah- (Generation Unlimited India) on 1st November 2019. Facts: About YuWaah: It is India’s national initiative linked to the global Generation Unlimited movement. It is a multi-stakeholder alliance. It aims to facilitate youth to gain relevant skills for… Continue reading Yuwaah Youth Skilling Initiative
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 29th, 2019
“Has the Governor been acting more of an ‘agent of the centre’ rather than being the ‘constitutional head of state’. Analyse in the light of recent controversies involving the post of Governor in India. The Hindu “ISRO has been one of the best performing Public Sector Undertakings in India. However, an involvement with the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 29th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #25 November 29, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 28th, 2019
RBI revises framework on currency swap arrangement for SAARC countries News:The Reserve Bank has said that it has put in place a revised framework on currency swap arrangement for SAARC countries for 2019-2022. Facts: About currency swap arrangement: A currency swap between countries is an agreement to exchange currencies with predetermined terms and conditions. The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 28th, 2019
RBI revises framework on currency swap arrangement for SAARC countries
News:The Reserve Bank has said that it has put in place a revised framework on currency swap arrangement for SAARC countries for 2019-2022. Facts: About currency swap arrangement: A currency swap between countries is an agreement to exchange currencies with predetermined terms and conditions. The countries engage in currency swaps with foreign counterparts to meet… Continue reading RBI revises framework on currency swap arrangement for SAARC countries
Crimes against children rise by 20 per cent: CRY report
News:The Child Rights and You has released a report titled “How Vulnerable are Children in India to crime?”. Facts: The report is based on the analysis of National Crime Records Bureau for 2016-17. Key takeaways from the report: The report says that the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh topped the list of states… Continue reading Crimes against children rise by 20 per cent: CRY report
Automotive Mission Plan
News:Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises has informed Lok Sabha about the Automotive Mission Plan(2016-26). Facts: About the Automotive Mission Plan 2016-2026: Automotive Mission Plan(AMP) 2016-2026 is the collective vision of the Government of India and Indian Automotive Industry. The plan is a follow up to the AMP(2006-16) which has been successful in making… Continue reading Automotive Mission Plan
QS Rankings: 8 India universities in Asia top 100, IIT Bombay 34th
News:The Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) World University Asia Rankings 2020 has been released. Facts: About the QS rankings: QS Asia University Ranking is an annual publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The universities are assessed based on academic reputation, employer reputation, student-faculty ratio, international faculty and students, staff with PhD, papers per faculty and citations… Continue reading QS Rankings: 8 India universities in Asia top 100, IIT Bombay 34th
