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
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No relief to RO companies from Supreme Court
News: The Supreme Court has asked the RO Manufacturers Association to approach the government on the National Green Tribunal’s order prohibiting the use of reverse osmosis (RO) purifiers where total dissolved solids (TDS) in water are below 500 mg per litre. Facts: Background: The NGT in its order on May 20 had directed the Ministry… Continue reading No relief to RO companies from Supreme Court
Periodic Labour Force Survey: Quarterly Bulletin
News: The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the Quarterly Bulletin for the period January- March, 2019. It presents estimates of labour force indicators, for urban areas. Facts: Key takeaways: Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Current Weekly Status for all ages is estimated as 36% in the urban… Continue reading Periodic Labour Force Survey: Quarterly Bulletin
Highlights of the trends of CIC Annual Report 2018-19
News: Annual report of the Central Information Commission (CIC) was tabled in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on 20th and 21st November 2019 respectively. Facts: Key takeaways from CIC Annual Report 2018-19 During 2018-19, 13.70 lakh RTI applications were received by the registered Central Public Authorities (PAs). It is 11% higher than what was reported… Continue reading Highlights of the trends of CIC Annual Report 2018-19
Key Indicators of Household Social Consumption on Education in India NSS 75TH Round (JULY 2017- JUNE 2018)
News: The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation conducted a survey on Household Social Consumption: Education as part of 75th round of National Sample Survey (NSS). Facts: Key takeaways from the Survey Literacy Rate: The literacy rate among persons of age 7 years and above was 77.7%. It was 73.5% in… Continue reading Key Indicators of Household Social Consumption on Education in India NSS 75TH Round (JULY 2017- JUNE 2018)
Government survey shows 2.2% Indians have disability
News: The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation conducted a Survey of Persons with Disabilities during July 2018 to December 2018 as a part of 76th round of National Sample Survey (NSS). Facts: Key takeaways from the Survey: Prevalence and Incidence of Disability: o The prevalence of disability (percentage of… Continue reading Government survey shows 2.2% Indians have disability
Daily Quiz #21 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 25, 2019
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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 Minister to depart from laid down norms at his discretion. The rule says… Continue reading Explained: What is Rule 12,used by Centre to revoke President’s Rule in Maharashtra
Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai among 113 cities in world on new global prosperity index
News:The first-ever Prosperity & Inclusion City Seal and Awards(PICSA) Index has been released. Facts: About the index: The index has been prepared by the Basque institutions and compiled by D&L Partners. The index measures factors such as the affordability of housing and access to education and healthcare, besides GDP per capita. The index has ranked… Continue reading Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai among 113 cities in world on new global prosperity index
Scientists identify a protein increases action of insulin, helps regulate blood sugar levels
News:Recently,Scientists have identified a protein called secretagon(SCGN) that can help regulate blood sugar levels in the body. Facts: About Secretagon(SCGN): Secretagon is a protein that in humans is encoded by SCGN gene. The encoded protein is secreted calcium-binding protein which is found in cytoplasm. What were the findings? Scientists have found that SCGN has a… Continue reading Scientists identify a protein increases action of insulin, helps regulate blood sugar levels
