News:German parliament has passed the Climate Protection Act in an attempt to reach its climate target by 2030. Facts: Key features of the bill: The bill aims to cut Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions to 55% of the 1990 levels by 2030. It consists of emissions targets for different sectors of the economy such as transport,… Continue reading Explained: What is Germany’s Climate Protection Act?
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NCDEX ties up with NSE Indices to launch AGRIDEX
News:The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange(NCDEX) has tied up with National Stock Exchange(NSE) to launch India’s first agri index ‘NCDEX Agridex’. Facts: About Agridex: The index represents a basket of ten commodities that are selected based on both liquidity and its importance in Indian and global commodities market. The index will be made tradable after… Continue reading NCDEX ties up with NSE Indices to launch AGRIDEX
India Hypertension Control Initiative(IHCI) yields results
News:The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) launched in four districts of Kerala has been able to control hypertension in about 35% of the people covered under the initiative. Facts: About IHCI: The IHCI was launched in Kerala in 2018 as a multi-partner five-year initiative with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Indian Council… Continue reading India Hypertension Control Initiative(IHCI) yields results
Home Ministry, UN Women Launches Campaign to End Violence Against Women
News:Union Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with UN Women has launched an awareness campaign to end violence against women. Facts: About the campaign: The campaign is part of the #OrangeTheWorld global campaign which is being observed ahead of ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women’ marked annually on 25 November. As part… Continue reading Home Ministry, UN Women Launches Campaign to End Violence Against Women
GI Tag For Darjeeling Green, White Tea
News:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Green Tea and White Tea of Darjeeling. Facts: About Green Tea and White Tea: Green Tea and White Tea are made from the same tea leaves of Camellia sinensis. Green tea leaves are processed less than black but more than white tea. The lack… Continue reading GI Tag For Darjeeling Green, White Tea
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 16th, 2019
Skill Development minister announces IndiaSkills 2020 News:Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced the opening of online registrations for IndiaSkills 2020. Facts: About IndiaSkills: IndiaSkills is a biennial national skills competition initiative organized by National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. It aims at helping youth in India leverage the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 16th, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 16th, 2019
“To put India-Pakistan relationson a positive trajectory more confidence-building measures and steps like Kartarpur corridor are needed.” Critically evaluate the statement. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/will-the-kartarpur-corridor-survive-india-pakistan-hostilities/article29974898.ece “India is home to 77 million diabetics, second highest in the world.” In light of this discuss various causes and preventive measures required against diabetes. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/india-has-second-largest-number-of-people-with-diabetes/article29975027.ece Assess the need and significance… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 16th, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 16, 2019
“To put India-Pakistan relations on a positive trajectory more confidence-building measures and steps like Kartarpur corridor are needed.” Critically evaluate the statement. Answer “India is home to 77 million diabetics, second highest in the world.” In light of this discuss various causes and preventive measures required against diabetes. Answer Assess the need and significance of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 16, 2019
Centre drops plan to bring in changes to Forest Act of 1927
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has withdrawn a draft amendment that proposed updates to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. In March 2019, the government proposed the draft law called as Indian Forest Act, 2019. Facts: Key features of Draft Indian Forest (Amendment) Bill of 2019 Definition of Forests: It defines forest… Continue reading Centre drops plan to bring in changes to Forest Act of 1927
Daily Quiz #14 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 16 , 2019
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