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Govt sets up high-level panel to check money laundering activities

News:Government has set up a 19-member Inter-Ministerial Coordination Committee for better cooperation among government departments to curb money laundering. Facts: About the committee: The committee will be chaired by the revenue secretary. It will have four other government secretaries of the departments of financial services, economic affairs, corporate affairs and external affairs who will be… Continue reading Govt sets up high-level panel to check money laundering activities

India helps Mongolia for its first petrochemical refinery

News:India’s oil minister is in Mongolia for the commissioning of the construction of country’s first petrochemical refinery. Facts: About refinery project: The Mongol refinery project is the largest project undertaken by the government of India under its Lines of Credit (LoC) programme. State-run Engineers India Ltd(SEIL) is the project management consultant for the development of… Continue reading India helps Mongolia for its first petrochemical refinery

Rafale fighter jet

News:Defence Minister has formally received the Indian Air Force’s first Rafale fighter jet from a series of 36 such aircraft purchased from France. Facts: In 2016,Indian government had inked a direct deal with the French government to purchase 36 new Rafale fighter jet. About Rafale fighter jet: Rafale is a twin-engine medium multi-role combat aircraft.It… Continue reading Rafale fighter jet

Hindu Kush Mountains

News: India Meteorological Department (IMD) will collaborate with meteorological agencies in China and Pakistan, among others, to provide climate forecast services to countries in Hindu Kush Mountain region. It will be under the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Facts: The Hindu Kush and Himalayan Range (HKH) is famously known as the earth’s “third pole” as it… Continue reading Hindu Kush Mountains

National Nutrition Survey

News: The Government of India has released the first-ever comprehensive National Nutrition Survey. Facts: About the National Nutrition Survey: The survey has been conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to measure malnutrition. The survey recorded not only micronutrient deficiencies but also details of non-communicable diseases… Continue reading National Nutrition Survey

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

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