Facts: Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF): An ETF is a fund that comprises a group of stocks that are listed on an exchange and can be simply traded like any other listed security. Usually,ETFs are passive funds where the fund manager doesn’t select stocks on your behalf.The fund simply copies an index and endeavors to accurately reflect… Continue reading All about exchange-traded funds
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 25, 2019
“The increasing influence of social media in global politics and national elections demand strong measures.”Comment Answer “Environmental migration is real and will increase multifold in the near future.” In light of this discuss the impact of increasing environmental migration in India. How India should prepare itself to face it? Answer Discuss the issue related to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 25, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 25th, 2019
“The increasinginfluence of social media in global politics and national elections demand strong measures.”Comment https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/internet/google-bars-elections-ads-from-using-political-leanings-voter-data/article30034474.ece “Environmental migration is real and will increase multifold in the near future.” In light of this discuss the impact of increasing environmental migration in India. How India should prepare itself to face it? https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/hungry-tides-in-the-sundarbans/article30054094.ece?homepage=true Discuss the issue related… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 25th, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 24th, 2019
One Stop Centre News:Union minister of Women and Child Development has informed Lok Sabha about the One Stop Centre scheme. Facts: About One stop Centre scheme: One Stop Centre(OSC) are centres established by the Government of India through the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) to support women affected by violence of any sort.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 24th, 2019
One Stop Centre
News:Union minister of Women and Child Development has informed Lok Sabha about the One Stop Centre scheme. Facts: About One stop Centre scheme: One Stop Centre(OSC) are centres established by the Government of India through the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) to support women affected by violence of any sort. The main objectives… Continue reading One Stop Centre
Drinking Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Housing condition in India, NSS 76th round
News:The National Statistical Office (NSO),Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has conducted a survey on Drinking Water, Sanitation,Hygiene and Housing Condition as a part of 76th round of National Sample Survey(NSS). Facts: About the survey: The main objective of the survey was to collect information on facilities of drinking water, sanitation along with housing facilities… Continue reading Drinking Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Housing condition in India, NSS 76th round
Household social consumption in India: Health NSS 75th round
News:The National Statistical Office(NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has conducted the survey on Household Social Consumption related to Health. Facts: About the survey: The survey was conducted between July 2017 and June 2018.It was a part of the 75th round of National Sample Survey. The main objective of the survey was to gather… Continue reading Household social consumption in India: Health NSS 75th round
Mine Countermeasure Exercise-first time between India and Japan
News:The Indian Naval Forces and the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) has conducted the first Mine Countermeasure Exercise(MINEX) at Kochi,Kerala. Facts: About the exercise: The Mine Countermeasure Exercise(MINEX) is an annual exercise between India and Japan. This is the first time an explosive ordnance disposal and mine countermeasure exercise was held by Indian and… Continue reading Mine Countermeasure Exercise-first time between India and Japan
‘Lumpy skin’ disease in cattle in parts of Odisha prompts China to ban imports
News:The Chinese Government has issued warnings against import of cattle from India after India submitted lumpy skin disease virus in cattle to the World Organization of Animal Health(OIE). Facts: About Lumpy Skin disease: Lumpy Skin disease is an infectious disease in cattle that reduces milk production, causes infertility, poor growth and chronic debility. The disease… Continue reading ‘Lumpy skin’ disease in cattle in parts of Odisha prompts China to ban imports
