News:Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives undertaken by Oil PSUs as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR). Facts: About Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR): Corporate social responsibility(CSR) was initiated through the Companies Act, 2013. The act mandates companies and government organisations with (a)turnover of Rs1,000 crore or more(b)net worth… Continue reading Corporate Social Responsibility undertaken by Oil PSUs
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Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports
News:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports has informed Lok Sabha about the Khelo India programme. Facts: About Khelo India Programme: Khelo India Programme was introduced by the Ministry of Sports and Youth affairs to revive sports culture in India at grass-root level. The objective of the programme is to build a… Continue reading Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports
7 PM | Give farmers their due credit: Agricultural Credit | 26th November, 2019
Context: Agricultural Credit in India. More in news: In the financial year (FY) 2018-19, banks disbursed Rs 12.55 trillion as ground level credit (GLC) to agriculture, surpassing the government’s target of Rs 11 trillion. Yet the agriculture sector’s performance has not been commensurate. Agricultural Credit: Agricultural credit has played a vital role in supporting farm… Continue reading 7 PM | Give farmers their due credit: Agricultural Credit | 26th November, 2019
Constitution Day
News: Constitution Day is being celebrated today (26th November 2019) Facts: About Constitution Day: Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas is celebrated in India on November 26 every year. The day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on 26th November 1949. Background: The Indian Government declared 26 November as Constitution Day by a gazette… Continue reading Constitution Day
3.7% food samples found unsafe, 15.8% sub-standard, says regulator
News: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released data on enforcement of food safety norms. Facts: Key takeaways: 3.7% of the food samples collected were found unsafe, 15.8% sub-standard and 9% samples had labelling defects. There has been a 36% increase in civil cases launched and a 67% increase in the number… Continue reading 3.7% food samples found unsafe, 15.8% sub-standard, says regulator
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 26, 2019
“The draft rules to the Wages Act, a law expected to provide economic and social justice, will only exploit workers further.”Comment. Answer “India had emerged as a hub of commercial surrogacy for couples in recent times, benefiting especially poor.” In light of this critically examine ‘The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019’. Answer In light of recent… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 26, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 26th, 2019
“The draft rules to the Wages Act, a law expected to provide economic and social justice, will only exploit workers further.”Comment. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-broken-promise-of-decent-and-fair-wages/article30070255.ece “India had emerged as a hub of commercial surrogacy for couples in recent times, benefiting especially poor.” In light of this critically examine ‘The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019’. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/surrogacy-bill-referred-to-rajya-sabha-panel/article30042292.ece In light… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 26th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #22 November 26, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 25th, 2019
Explained: What is Rule 12,used by Centre to revoke President’s Rule in Maharashtra News:Recently,the central government had invoked Rule 12 of the Government of India(Transaction of Business) Rules to revoke the President’s Rule in Maharashtra. Facts: What is Rule 12? Rule 12 of the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961 allows the Prime… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 25th, 2019
Centre nudging Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh on Ken-Betwa river interlinking project
News: The government has said it is pushing Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to make progress on the Ken-Betwa river interlinking project Facts: Ken-Betwa Link Project: It is one of the four priority links identified under Peninsular Rivers Component of the National River Linking Project (NRLP. It aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken… Continue reading Centre nudging Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh on Ken-Betwa river interlinking project
