News:More than half of the apple harvesting season is over, the NAFED has been able to procure less than 1 percent of the total production in Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About NAFED: National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India(NAFED) was established in 1958.It is registered under the Multi State Co-operative Societies Act. NAFED was set… Continue reading National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India(NAFED)
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Nelloptodes gretae
News:A tiny species of beetle discovered more than 50 years ago has been named after Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. Facts: About Nelloptodes gretae: Scientists have officially named Nelloptodes gretae after Greta Thunberg to honour her contribution in raising global awareness of climate change. The species belongs to the family of beetles called Ptiliidae.The beetle… Continue reading Nelloptodes gretae
Daily Quiz #22 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 29, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 26, 2019
Q.1) “Schools in India has failed in inculcating scientific spirit and rational temper among Indians”. Critically analyse. Answers Q.2) “The rise in India’s ranking in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2020 survey is a positive development”. In light of this discuss what led to this improvement? What else need to be done? Answers… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 26, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 29th, 2019
Q.1) “India’s foreign policy is undergoing a series of fundamental transformations in terms of its underlying narratives and processes.”. Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “The basic human rights cannot be denied on the basis of gender differences, religion or on the basis of ‘race’.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What do you understand by the term ‘genome… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 29th, 2019
Central Vigilance Commission(CVC)
News:Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will observe the Vigilance Awareness Week as per directions of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). Facts: About CVC: The Central Vigilance Commission was set up by the Government in February,1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by Shri K. Santhanam. The Commission was accorded the… Continue reading Central Vigilance Commission(CVC)
Operation Dhanush
News:Indian Railways Central Railway zone has conducted ‘Operation Dhanush’. Facts: About Operation Dhanush: The Operation was conducted against the ticket touts involved in e-ticketing. The operation was carried out in all the five divisions falling under the Central Railway Zone. The operation was launched after it was suspected that the tickets were booked by unauthorized… Continue reading Operation Dhanush
Colombo Declaration
News:The member states of the United Nations has endorsed a proposed road map for action on nitrogen challenges called Colombo Declaration on Sustainable Nitrogen Management. Facts: About Colombo Declaration: The aim of the Colombo Declaration is to halve nitrogen waste by the year 2030. The Declaration was developed with technical support from International Nitrogen Management… Continue reading Colombo Declaration
None Of The Above(NOTA)
News:The percentage of voters opting for None of the Above(NOTA) option in the Maharashtra assembly elections has seen a rise of 113% compared to 2014 polls. Facts: About NOTA: None Of The Above (NOTA) is a ballot option designed to allow the voter to indicate disapproval of all of the candidates in a voting system.… Continue reading None Of The Above(NOTA)
International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO)
News:India has taken up Pakistan’s denial of use of its airspace to Indian Prime Minister flight with the International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO). Facts: About ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations charged with coordinating and regulating international air travel. ICAO was established in 1944 by Convention on International… Continue reading International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO)
