News:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expressed concern over rising bad loans from Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana(PMMY). Facts: About Rising Bad loans in MUDRA Yojana: The RBI Deputy Governor said that MUDRA was launched with the objective of lifting many beneficiaries out of poverty. However,there have been concerns at the growing level of non-performing… Continue reading Reserve Bank flags rising bad assets from Mudra loans
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7 PM I The Misadventure of new citizenship regime I 27th November, 2019
Context: All India National Register of Citizens (NRC). More in news: On November 20, Union home minister Amit Shah said in Parliament that the Nation Register of Citizens (NRC) would be prepared for every state in the country. National Register of Citizens (NRC): The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is a register containing names of all… Continue reading 7 PM I The Misadventure of new citizenship regime I 27th November, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 27th, 2019
“To what extent anti defection law has been able to curb unprincipled and unethical parliamentary defections.”Critically examine. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/preventing-political-coalitions-of-convenience/article30079312.ece What are Farmer Producer Organisations? Discuss whystreamlining the agri-credit system is a much needed reform to facilitate higher crop loans to farmer-producer organisations? https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-farmers-distress-farm-loans-rural-income-national-statistical-office-6135268/ What do you understand by the term ‘informational autocracy’? Do you… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 27th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #23 November 27, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 26th, 2019
Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana News:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment has informed Lok Sabha about Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana. Facts: About Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana: Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana is a welfare measure being implemented by the Employees State Insurance(ESI) Corporation. The scheme was launched in 2018.It is… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 26th, 2019
Daily Quiz #22 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 26, 2019
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Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana
News:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment has informed Lok Sabha about Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana. Facts: About Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana: Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana is a welfare measure being implemented by the Employees State Insurance(ESI) Corporation. The scheme was launched in 2018.It is implemented on pilot basis for… Continue reading Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana
Rohtang Tunnel Likely To Open In May Next Year
News:The Rohtang tunnel being built on the Leh-Manali highway may become operational in the next six months. Facts: About Rohtang Tunnel: The Rohtang tunnel is being built in the Eastern Pir Panjal ranges on the Leh-Manali Highway under the Rohtang Pass. It will become the world’s longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet. The development work… Continue reading Rohtang Tunnel Likely To Open In May Next Year
Explained:Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index(NFVI)
News:According to a report by Nomura Global Market Research, India is ranked 44 out of 110 countries in Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index. Facts: About Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index: Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries.It is headquartered in Japan. Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index(NFVI) ranks countries on the… Continue reading Explained:Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index(NFVI)
Key WTO body may become dysfunctional from December 11
News:The World Trade Organization’s(WTO) appellate body could become dysfunctional on December 11,2019 as the United States continues to block the appointment of members. Facts: About WTO’s Appellate Body: The World Trade Organization’s(WTO) Appellate Body was set up in 1995. It is a standing committee of seven members that presides over appeals against judgments passed in… Continue reading Key WTO body may become dysfunctional from December 11
