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
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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
Creation/Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC) scheme
News: An Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee (IMAC) under the chairmanship of Minister of Food Processing Industries has approved projects worth Rs 271 crore under the Creation/Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC) scheme. Facts: About Creation/Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC) scheme CEFPPC scheme was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries… Continue reading Creation/Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC) scheme
Logo, motto introduced for Lokpal
News: Lokpal Chairman Justice (retired) Pinaki Chandra Ghose has launched the new logo for the Lokpal. A new motto, “Ma Gridhah Kasyasvidhanam (Do not be greedy for anyone’s wealth)”, was also adopted. Facts: Lokpal is a statutory anti-corruption body responsible for enquiring into corruption charges at the national level while the Lokayukta performs the same… Continue reading Logo, motto introduced for Lokpal
Cabinet approves increase in Food Corporation of India authorised capital
News: The Union Cabinet has approved to increase the authorised capital of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to ₹10,000 crore from the current ₹3,500 crore. The operations of FCI require maintaining perpetual stock of food grains which needs to be funded by Govt. of India through equity or long term loan. Facts: About Food… Continue reading Cabinet approves increase in Food Corporation of India authorised capital
India’s Cartosat-3 plus 13 nano satellites put in orbit
News: India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C47 has launched Cartosat-3 and 13 commercial Nano satellites into Sun Synchronous orbit from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The 13 nano satellites from USA were launched under a commercial arrangement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). Facts: About Cartosat-3: Cartosat-3 satellite is a third generation agile advanced… Continue reading India’s Cartosat-3 plus 13 nano satellites put in orbit
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019 Passed by Parliament
News: Parliament has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 Facts: About Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 Aim: Social, economic and educational empowerment of transgender persons. Definition of transgender persons: It defines transgender persons as those whose gender does not match the gender assigned to that person at birth. This includes… Continue reading Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019 Passed by Parliament
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #24 November 28, 2019
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