News:In the Ayodhya judgment, the Supreme Court has relied in part on centuries-old travelogues, gazetteers and books to provide an account of the faith and belief that the Hindus placed in the Janmasthan. Facts: About the travellers quoted by Supreme Court: Joseph Tieffenthaler(1710-1785): Tieffenthaler was an 18th-century missionary who travelled to India from Italy for… Continue reading Explained: Who are the travellers quoted in Ayodhya judgment?
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Bolivia to call fresh election after Organization of American States(OAS) audit
News:Bolivia’s President has called for a new election after the Organization of American States(OAS) which monitored the elections found clear manipulation and called for the result to be annulled. Facts: About Organization of American States(OAS): The Organization of American States(OAS) is the world’s oldest regional organization which came into being in 1948.It is headquartered at… Continue reading Bolivia to call fresh election after Organization of American States(OAS) audit
India, EU to push for free trade pact again
News:India and the European Union has once again restarted talks on a Bilateral Trade Investment Agreement(BTIA). Facts: About Bilateral Trade Investment Agreement(BTIA): Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement is a Free Trade Agreement between India and EU which was initiated in 2007. Even after a decade of negotiations,India and EU have failed to resolve certain issues… Continue reading India, EU to push for free trade pact again
Ayodhya verdict Explained: What is adverse possession, the Muslim claim SC rejected?
News:One of the key legal questions the Constitution Bench has answered was related to adverse possession raised by the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board, in its suit filed in 1961. Facts: What is Adverse possession? In simple terms, adverse possession is hostile possession of a property which has to be continuous, uninterrupted and peaceful. … Continue reading Ayodhya verdict Explained: What is adverse possession, the Muslim claim SC rejected?
Students clean up beaches as part of ‘Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan’
News:The Ministry of Environment is undertaking a mass cleanliness drive in 50 identified beaches under the Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan. Facts: About Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan: The objective of the abhiyaan is to make beaches clean and create awareness amongst people about the importance of coastal ecosystems. The identified beaches are in 10… Continue reading Students clean up beaches as part of ‘Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan’
Daily Quiz #10 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 12 , 2019
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India worst affected by climate change among G20 says report
News: A study titled ‘Brown to Green’ by Climate Transparency (CT) has said that India is worst affected by climate change among G20 countries. Facts: Key Takeaways from the study India, Russia, France, Italy and Germany are the top 5 for average climate related annual deaths at 3,661. India, China, EU, Indonesia, Russia, Saudi Arabia… Continue reading India worst affected by climate change among G20 says report
Centre forms committee to draft new water policy
News: The Jal Shakti Ministry has finalised a committee to draft a new National Water Policy (NWP). Facts: About the Committee: It will be chaired by Mihir Shah, who is a former Planning Commission member and a water expert. The committee has 10 principal members, including Shashi Shekhar, a former secretary of Water Resources, and… Continue reading Centre forms committee to draft new water policy
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 11, 2019
Q.1) “According to a recent report, maternal death rate in India is declining.” Discuss what led to such a decline? Also suggest some measures needed to further reduce the Maternal Mortality rate towards Sustainable development goal. Answers Q.2) “As globalisation gives way to Asian century and Asia takes a leading position, India could look to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 11, 2019
Must Read News Articles-November 12th 2019
GS-2 Capacity-building programme for Afghan diplomats begins Two-week intensive course is part of India-China initiative Anaemia among men a major public health problem Its prevalence is 23.2% among men, finds study The extra mile: on Kartarpur corridor Kartarpur corridor has realised the dream of devout Sikhs, but done little for India-Pak. ties GS-3 Committee to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 12th 2019
