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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 8th, 2019
Where does Kerala’s Internet access stand compared to other States? News: Kerala state government has recently announced Kerala Fibre Optic Network project Facts: About Kerala Fibre Optic Network project The project aims to provide free high-speed internet connection to around 20 lakh families below the poverty line in the state. The scheme will be set… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 8th, 2019
7 PM | The business case for gender equality in our society | 8th November, 2019
Context: Gender equality in India. Gender Equality: Gender equality is achieved when women and men enjoy the same rights and opportunities across all sectors of society, including economic participation and decision-making, and when the different behaviours, aspirations and needs of women and men are equally valued and favoured. Fact-Sheet of position of Women in Indian… Continue reading 7 PM | The business case for gender equality in our society | 8th November, 2019
Daily Quiz #7 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 8 , 2019
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Union Home Minister addresses 10th Meeting of Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations
News: The Union Minister for Home Affairs addressed the 10th Meeting of the Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and elimination of emergency situations, in New Delhi. India is organizing an SCO Ministerial Meeting for the first time. Facts: About SCO The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental… Continue reading Union Home Minister addresses 10th Meeting of Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations
Maharashtra tops in justice delivery: India Justice Report 2019
News: Tata Trusts has released India Justice Report 2019. Facts: About India Justice Report 2019: It has been prepared by Tata Trusts in collaboration with Centre for social Justice, Common Cause, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, Daksh, TISS-Prayas and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. It is India’s first-ever ranking of states on justice delivery. The report… Continue reading Maharashtra tops in justice delivery: India Justice Report 2019
PM to visit Brazil next week for BRICS Summit
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Brazil from Nov 13-14 to attend an annual summit of BRICS. Facts: About BRICS BRICS is the acronym coined for an association of five major emerging national economies that have similar economic development. The five countries are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Brazil is the current… Continue reading PM to visit Brazil next week for BRICS Summit
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 7, 2019
Q.1) “With rising pollution levels in Indian cities, India needs a Clean Air Act and an autonomous new body to enforce it.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Without any harmony and co-ordination among various institutions and bodies, a society cannot progress and live in peace.” Discuss in the light of recent brawl between Delhi police and lawyers.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 7, 2019
Indian Navy – Indonesian Navy Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’
News: India is jointly exercising its anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kamorta along with Indonesian warship KRI Usman Harun, a multi-role corvette, in the Bay of Bengal as part of the 2nd edition of Samudra Shakti. Facts: About Samudra Shakti Exercise It is an annual naval exercise between Indian and Indonesian Navy. The first edition of… Continue reading Indian Navy – Indonesian Navy Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’
Parliamentary standing committee invites suggestions on ‘The Occupational safety, health and working conditions code, 2019
News: The Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code, 2019, has been referred by the Speaker to the Standing Committee on Labour headed by Bhartruhari Mahtab, for examination and report. Facts: About Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2019 The code was introduced in the Lok Sabha in July 2019 The Code repeals and… Continue reading Parliamentary standing committee invites suggestions on ‘The Occupational safety, health and working conditions code, 2019
