GS-2 Gujarat, T.N. top performers under PM-JAY health scheme Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh have emerged as the top performing States with free secondary and tertiary treatment worth nearly ₹7,901 crore availed under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) India’s share of river water will no more go to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 16th 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 16th, 2019
Q.1) “Apart from curing, Ayushman Bharat Scheme is empowering several Indians.” In light of this statement examine the significance of ayushman bharat scheme. The Hindu Q.2) “For peaceful use of space for human benefit it is important and need of the hour to frame outer space law.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What do you understand… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 16th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #11 October 15, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 15th, 2019
India joins WEF’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance News: India has joined the World Economic Forum’s(WEF) G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance. Facts: About G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance: The G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance was established in June 2019, in conjunction with the G20 Summit held… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 15th, 2019
7 PM | Turkey’s attacks on Kurds in Syria | 15th October, 2019
Context: Turkey’s military intervention in the Syria. More in news: Turkey’s military launched a cross-border operation against Kurdish-led forces in Syria in early October, after US troops who had been allied to the Kurds withdrew. Turkey named the military incursion as “Operation Peace Spring” which aims to create a ‘safe zone’ that is 480 km… Continue reading 7 PM | Turkey’s attacks on Kurds in Syria | 15th October, 2019
Impact of Rising CO2 emissions on labour productivity
News: According to a study published in the journal Nature, extreme heat days caused by the rising carbon dioxide (CO2) level in the atmosphere will affect labour productivity and economic growth, particularly in several developing countries. Facts: Key Takeaways: Outdoor jobs in tropical areas such as Southeast Asia, north-central Africa and northern South America are… Continue reading Impact of Rising CO2 emissions on labour productivity
India joins WEF’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance
News:India has joined the World Economic Forum’s(WEF) G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance. Facts: About G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance: The G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance was established in June 2019, in conjunction with the G20 Summit held in Osaka,Japan. It is an alliance that comprises of 15 of the… Continue reading India joins WEF’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance
Vigyan Jyoti
News:Government is planning a programme called Vigyan Jyoti to help girl students inculcate interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Facts: Background: The programme is to be launched in the backdrop of low percentage of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM). The data shows that females comprised 24% of the total pass-out students… Continue reading Vigyan Jyoti
LOTUS-HR
News:India and Netherlands has launched the second phase of the LOTUS-HR as a part of joint collaboration. Facts: About LOTUS-HR: LOTUS-HR stands for Local Treatment of Urban Sewage streams for Healthy Reuse plant. The project was initiated in 2017.It aims to demonstrate a novel holistic waste-water management approach that will produce clean water that can… Continue reading LOTUS-HR
National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey
News:The National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey 2019 has been released by the Union Health Minister. Facts: About the survey: The survey was conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) for Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It was conducted in 31 districts of 24 States. Key takeaways from the survey: The… Continue reading National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey
