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Chavang Kut Festival

News:Chavang Kut festival is being celebrated across North-Eastern states with traditional gaiety and enthusiasm. Facts: About Chavang Kut festival: Chavang Kut or Kut festival is one of the most celebrated festivals of Manipur.It is also celebrated in Mizoram and Assam. The festival is celebrated by the tribes of Kuki-Chin-Mizo communities. Chavang stands for ‘autumn’ and… Continue reading Chavang Kut Festival

Meghalaya to bring entry law for visitors

News:The Meghalaya government has approved amendments to the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act(MRSSA) 2016 to bring entry law for non-residents. Facts: About the amendment: This amendment was brought in the backdrop of demands for an Inner Line Permit(ILP) like rule due to concerns that people excluded from the National Register of Citizens(NRC) in Assam… Continue reading Meghalaya to bring entry law for visitors

Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) to have final say on AFSPA in J&K

News:The Cabinet Secretariat has notified rules that Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) as an authority on the Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) and Ladakh. Facts: Background: Parliament had passed the J&K Reorganisation act,2019. The Act reorganized the state of Jammu and Kashmir into the… Continue reading Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) to have final say on AFSPA in J&K

Purchasing Managers Index(PMI) for manufacturing slipped to two years low

News:The Purchasing Managers Index(PMI) has fallen to a two-year low of 50.6 in October,2019 from 51.4 in September,2019. Facts: The purchasing managers index has fallen as weakening demand had an effect in the manufacturing industry bringing down the rates of increase in production, employment and business sentiment. About PMI: PMI or Purchasing Managers’ Index(PMI) is… Continue reading Purchasing Managers Index(PMI) for manufacturing slipped to two years low

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 1, 2019

Q.1) “According to All India Survey on Higher Education 2018-19 share of enrolled minorities still continue to be under-represented given their share of the total population.” Discuss various reasons for such under-representation. Suggest some measures to improve minority enrolment in higher education. Answers Q.2) “There is a need to build a “defence industrial ecosystem” in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 1, 2019

Must Read News Articles-November 2nd 2019

GS – 2 The Perils of post 370 diplomacy The internationalisation of the Kashmir issue points to troubling diversions from India’s traditional foreign policy Cramped prison : On need for de-congestion Jails in India remain crowded as few States have implemented reforms for decongestion India Germany need to fight terror Terror safe havens must be… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 2nd 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 2nd, 2019

Q.1) “Economics concerned solely with wealth and profits has led to un-ethical practices and climate change.” In light of this statement discuss the need of adopting ethical considerations into business behaviour. The Hindu Q.2) “Failure of government to control air pollution menace is largely due to wrong policy measures and poor implementation of policies at… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 2nd, 2019

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 1st, 2019

Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA) News:Union Human Resource Development Minister reviewed the preparations for the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021. Facts: About Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA): PISA is an international survey held every three years.It was first conducted in the year 2000. It is coordinated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 1st, 2019

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