News: Starting October 15, some stricter measures to fight air pollution will come into force in Delhi’s neighbourhood, as part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Facts: In pursuant with Supreme Court’s order in the M. C. Mehta vs. Union of India (2016) regarding air quality in National Capital Region of Delhi, the Graded… Continue reading Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 7, 2019
Q.1) “Freedom of the press is a precious privilege that no country can forgo.” Discuss the significance of above statement. Do you think Indian Media is free? Answers Q.2) “Informal summits are seen as a platform for trust-building exercises.” In light of this statement critically examine the relevance and success of such informal summits in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 7, 2019
Must Read News Articles-October 9th 2019
GS-2 Rural children breastfed more: survey The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey released by the government on Monday shows that 83% of children between 12 and 15 months continued to be breastfed, a higher proportion of children in this age group residing in rural areas are breastfed (85%) compared to children in urban areas (76%). Nationwide… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 9th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 9th, 2019
Q.1) “Indian sedition law has become a privilege for politicians and curse to free speech and right to dissent.”Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “In the era of intolerance and polarisation, forgiveness and compassion are much needed values.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Critically examine the salient features and objectives of Citizenship amendment bill, 2019. Does the Citizenship… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 9th, 2019
Public Finance Management System(PFMS)
News:Punjab government has directed all government procurement agencies to link the bank accounts of farmers with the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) portal before the procurement of paddy begins. Facts: About Public finance management system(PFMS): PFMS is an online platform developed and implemented by the office of the Controller General of Accounts(CGA) under the Union… Continue reading Public Finance Management System(PFMS)
Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation programme
News:The Development Partnership Administration Division of the External Affairs Ministry is celebrating the 55th Anniversary of India’s flagship capacity building programme – Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC). Facts: About ITEC programme: The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) Programme was instituted in 1964 as a bilateral programme of assistance of the Government of India. The Division… Continue reading Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation programme
Explained: Why state budgets matter
News:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its annual study of state-level budgets. Facts: Highlights of the study: The study has found that except during 2016-17,state governments have regularly met their fiscal deficit target of 3% of GDP. However,most states ended up meeting the fiscal deficit target not by increasing their revenues but by… Continue reading Explained: Why state budgets matter
India receives first tranche of Swiss account details
News:India has received the first tranche of details about financial accounts of its residents in Swiss banks under the automatic info exchange framework. Facts: In 2016,India and Switzerland had signed an Automatic exchange of information(AEOI) deal on bank accounts which came into effect from September 2019. About Automatic exchange of information(AEOI): Automatic exchange of information… Continue reading India receives first tranche of Swiss account details
Asia Environmental Enforcement Award
News: Indian Forest Service(IFS) officer Ramesh Pandey has been selected for the prestigious Asia Environmental Enforcement Award by the United Nations Environment Programme. Facts: About Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards: The Asia Environment Enforcement Awards publicly recognize and celebrate excellence in enforcement by government officials and institutions combating transboundary environmental crime in Asia. The 2019 Awards… Continue reading Asia Environmental Enforcement Award
eDantseva
News:Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare has launched the e-Dantseva website and mobile application. Facts: About e-Dantseva: e-DantSeva is the first-ever national digital platform that provides oral health information both in the form of a website and mobile application. This initiative of the Union Health Ministry with the AIIMS and other stakeholders aims to… Continue reading eDantseva
