News:National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) was launched in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About NISHTHA Programme: NISHTHA stands for National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement. The objective of the programme is to motivate and equip teachers to encourage and foster critical thinking in students. The… Continue reading National Mission ‘NISHTHA’ launched in J&K
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Govt notifies rules under insolvency law for resolution of financial service providers
News:The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Insolvency and Liquidation Proceedings of Financial Service Providers and Application to Adjudicating Authority) Rules,2019. Facts: About the rules: The rules allow the insolvency and liquidation process to be undertaken against systemically important financial service providers(FSP) so long as such proceedings are triggered by… Continue reading Govt notifies rules under insolvency law for resolution of financial service providers
UP govt launches e-Ganna app, web portal
News: Uttar Pradesh government has launched a dedicated web portal and a mobile application, e-Ganna App, for sugarcane farmers of the state. Facts: About e-Ganna App and Portal The app ad portal will have entire information about the issue of cane supply slips to the farmers for the whole cane crushing season from November to… Continue reading UP govt launches e-Ganna app, web portal
Andhra Pradesh CM launches Nadu-Nedu programme
News: Andhra Pradesh CM has launched the ‘Nadu-Nedu’ programme. He has also announced that the government will introduce another scheme called ‘Amma Vodi’ Facts: About Nadu-Nedu Programme: Aim: Transform government schools into vibrant and competitive institutions. Objectives: Introduce English medium from classes 1 to 6 in state-run schools from next academic year Transform all government… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh CM launches Nadu-Nedu programme
NDRF to train unit to save heritage structures
News: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has decided to come up with a specialized unit in each battalion to help preserve monuments and other heritage structure in pre and post disaster scenarios. Facts: About National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) The NDRF is a specialised force constituted for the purpose of specialist response to a… Continue reading NDRF to train unit to save heritage structures
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #14 November 16, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 15th, 2019
Terrorism caused $1 trillion loss to world economy: PM Modi at BRICS summit News:Indian Prime Minister has attended the 11th BRICS summit in Brasilia, Brazil. Facts: About BRICS: BRICS is the acronym coined for an association of five major emerging national economies — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The BRICS 2019 summit was… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 15th, 2019
Dr. Harsh Vardhan to announce finalists of the ‘Global Cooling Prize’ tomorrow
News: Finalists of the ‘Global Cooling Prize’ (GCP) will be announced at an Award Ceremony being organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Mission Innovation (MI) programme. Facts: About Global Cooling prize (GCP) Ministry of Science & Technology in partnership with BEE & MoEF&CC launched GCP jointly with Rocky Mountain Institute… Continue reading Dr. Harsh Vardhan to announce finalists of the ‘Global Cooling Prize’ tomorrow
India is home to 77 million diabetics, second highest in the world
News: International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has launched the latest edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas to mark World Diabetes Day. Facts: Key Takeaways from IDF Diabetes Atlas Worldwide prevalence of diabetes estimated at 463 million adults in 20-79 age group. The number of people with diabetes is predicted to rise to 578 million by 2030 and… Continue reading India is home to 77 million diabetics, second highest in the world
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 15, 2019
“India’s proud heritage of being one of the leading democracies in the world has taken a beating in recent times.” Examine. Answer “The linkage of hundreds of millions of the Aadhaar Card to social media accounts serves no useful purpose.”Comment. Answer Discuss the need and significance of draft e-Commerce Rules, 2019 in light of increasing… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 15, 2019
