News:The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has released the initial draft industrial policy. Facts: Background: This will be the third industrial policy after the first in 1956 and the second in 1991. The new industrial policy will replace the industrial policy of 1991 which was prepared in the backdrop of the balance… Continue reading Initial draft industrial policy targets $1 trillion gross value addition in manufacturing by 2025
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Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde takes oath as next CJI
News:Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde has taken oath as the 47th Chief Justice of India (CJI) by the President. Facts: About Chief Justice of India: The chief justice of India(CJI) is the head of the judiciary of India and the Supreme Court of India.The CJI also heads their administrative functions. As head of the supreme court,the… Continue reading Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde takes oath as next CJI
National Agrochemicals Congress concludes with recommendations for safe and judicious pesticide use in the country
News:Recently, the National Agro Chemical Congress was conducted at Indian Agricultural Research Institute(IARI),New Delhi. Facts: What are Agro-chemicals? Agro chemicals are the generic name given to chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides use in agricultural to facilitate plant growth and protection. About National Agro Chemical Congress: The Congress is being conducted by Society of Pesticide… Continue reading National Agrochemicals Congress concludes with recommendations for safe and judicious pesticide use in the country
7 PM | The fountainhead of India’s economic malaise | 18th November, 2019
Context: Economic Slowdown and revival of consumer confidence. More in news: Former PM Manmohan Singh says ‘palpable climate of fear’ is stifling economic growth & could end up causing stagflation. Nominal GDP growth is at a 15-year low Unemployment is at a 45-year high Household consumption is at a four-decade low Bad loans in banks… Continue reading 7 PM | The fountainhead of India’s economic malaise | 18th November, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #15 November 18, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 17th, 2019
CBI forms unit to check online child abuse cases News:The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has set up an Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSAE) Prevention/Investigation Unit. Facts: About the unit: The unit will probe offences covered under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code(IPC),the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 17th, 2019
India fares better than China in global bribery risk matrix
News:The Trace Bribery Matrix,2019 has been released by TRACE, a US based organisation. Facts: About the Trace Bribery Matrix: TRACE is a US based organisation which provides ranking to various countries in terms of the risk of bribery companies face in doing business in those countries. The Matrix evaluates 200 countries countries under four parameters… Continue reading India fares better than China in global bribery risk matrix
CBI forms unit to check online child abuse cases
News:The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has set up an Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSAE) Prevention/Investigation Unit. Facts: About the unit: The unit will probe offences covered under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code(IPC),the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Information Technology(IT) Act and other relevant laws. It will… Continue reading CBI forms unit to check online child abuse cases
Delhi has the most unsafe tap water
News:Union Minister of Consumer Affairs has released the Water Quality Report for State Capitals & Delhi as analysed by the Bureau of India Standards (BIS). Facts: About the report: The samples of drinking water were tested as per Indian Standard 10500:2012 (Specification for Drinking Water) as set by the Bureau of India Standards (BIS). The… Continue reading Delhi has the most unsafe tap water
India completes Agni II test fire successfully
News:India successfully conducted the first night trial of ‘Agni-II’ from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast. Facts: About Agni-II: Agni-II is an intermediate-range ballistic missile(IRBM) that has already been inducted into the armed forces.This was the first time that this missile was test-fired at night. The missile was developed by DRDO (Defence Research and… Continue reading India completes Agni II test fire successfully
