News:India will conduct its first ever military exercise with Uzbekistan named Dustlik. Facts: About the exercise: The exercise Dustlik is the first ever military exercise between India and Uzbekistan. The exercise will be held at the Chirchiq Training Area in Uzbekistan. The aim of the exercise is to focus on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in… Continue reading Dustlik 2019: India Uzbekistan Military Exercise
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India’s unemployment rate has hit 3-year high
News:According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE),India’s unemployment rate in the month of October,2019 has reached 8.5% which is the highest in over three years. Facts: The urban unemployment rate for October 2019 stood at 8.9% slightly higher than the rural unemployment rate of 8.3%. Among States, Tripura and Haryana saw the highest… Continue reading India’s unemployment rate has hit 3-year high
IAEA appoints Rafael Grossi as Director General
News:Argentina’s Rafael Grossi has been appointed as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA). Facts: About IAEA: The International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) is widely known as the world’s Atoms for Peace and Development.It was established as an autonomous organization in 1957. It aim is to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and… Continue reading IAEA appoints Rafael Grossi as Director General
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
Daily Quiz #2 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 2, 2019
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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
