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
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Saudi Arabia elected to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee
News:Saudi Arabia has been elected to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee for the first time. Facts: About World Heritage committee: The World Heritage Committee is the governing body of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Committee meets once a year and consists of representatives from 21 member states to the convention elected by the general assembly.… Continue reading Saudi Arabia elected to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee
Govt. extends 15th finance panel term
News:The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the term of the 15th Finance Commission setting 30th October,2020 as the new deadline. Facts: About Finance Commission: The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the… Continue reading Govt. extends 15th finance panel term
Rail Development Authority
News:Minister of Railways has informed Lok Sabha about the setting up of Rail Development Authority(RDA). Facts: Background: The need for a separate regulator was emphasised by various committees including the Dr. Bibek Debroy Committee on Mobilisation of Resources for Major Railway Projects and Restructuring of Railway Ministry (2015). It was also recommended by the National… Continue reading Rail Development Authority
Daily Quiz #24 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 28, 2019
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Model Village for Scheduled Castes
News:Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana(PMAGY). Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana(PMAGY): Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) is a rural development programme launched by the Central government in India in 2009–10. Aim:The programme aims at integrated development of villages having… Continue reading Model Village for Scheduled Castes
In Telangana,Saakshar Bharat mission has increased Female literacy rate
News:The female literacy rate in Telangana’s Sangareddy district has increased drastically as they were home-schooled by their own children. Facts: In 2017,the district administration in Telangana’s Sangareddy district has developed ‘Ammaku Akshara Mala’ p(alphabet garland for mother) and involved students in Classes VII to X. They were asked to teach their mothers (mostly members of… Continue reading In Telangana,Saakshar Bharat mission has increased Female literacy rate
7 PM I Antibiotics are contaminating rivers and posing health risks I November 28th, 2019
Context: Water contamination due to pharmaceuticals and its effects on human health. More in news: Recently in Hyderabad, researchers from Sweden found a multitude of pharmaceutical residues in water bodies in the city. They made a pill called ‘Sordidum Pharmacum’ out of the pharmaceutical pollutants found in Hyderabad’s waters as a commentary on just what people are… Continue reading 7 PM I Antibiotics are contaminating rivers and posing health risks I November 28th, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 28, 2019
“India-Nepal relations has been deteriorated in recent times and need to be strengthened.”Critically examine. Answer It is imperative for citizens to strive for a perfect balance between their rights and duties in order to achieve local and national development goals. Comment. Answer Discuss various consequences of Illegal immigration in India. What are various laws in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 28, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 28th, 2019
“India-Nepal relations has been deteriorated in recent times and need to be strengthened.”Critically examine. Indian Express It is imperative for citizens to strive for a perfect balance between their rights and duties in order to achieve local and national development goals. Comment. Indian Express Discuss various consequences of Illegal immigration in India. What… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 28th, 2019
