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
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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
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
