Q.1) “Any long-term solution to the problem of unemployment to which the slowing growth of the economy is related must start with agricultural production.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “India’s demographic dividend can turn into demographic disaster.” In light of this discuss why it is important for India to focus on demographic dividend? The Hindu Q.3)… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 3rd, 2019
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Vayoshreshtha Samman – 2019
News:President of India will confer the Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019 on the eminent senior citizens and institutions to mark International Day of Older Persons. Facts: About the Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019: Vayoshrestha Sammans are conferred every year in 13 categories to eminent senior citizens and Institutions in recognition for their service to elderly persons. The objective of the award… Continue reading Vayoshreshtha Samman – 2019
National Crisis Management Committee(NCMC)
News:Cabinet Secretary has chaired a meeting of National Crisis Management Committee to review the prevailing flood situation in Bihar. Facts: About NCMC: Government of India had set up a Standing National Crisis Management Committee for effective implementation of relief measures in the wake of natural calamities. The committee is headed by Cabinet Secretary.It also includes… Continue reading National Crisis Management Committee(NCMC)
National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language
News:Union Minister for Human Resource Development has chaired a meeting of the National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language. Facts: About National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language: The National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language(NCPSL) was established as an autonomous registered body under Ministry of Human Resource Development(HRD). It is registered under the Societies… Continue reading National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language
Consumer App
News:Union Minister of Consumer Affairs has launched the ‘Consumer App’. Facts: About the app: The app aims to provide a one stop solution for consumer grievance redressal across the nation via mobile phones. The complaint status will be monitored on a daily basis by the ministry and on a weekly basis by the minister personally.… Continue reading Consumer App
Documentation Identification Number(DIN)
News:The Document Identification Number(DIN) system of Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) has come into existence. Facts: Document Identification Number(DIN): Document identification number(DIN) is the new system of identification number that Income tax department has introduced for the taxpayers. Every communication to be issued by the Income-Tax Department will now have a Document Identification Number,This intends… Continue reading Documentation Identification Number(DIN)
Explained: SC/ST judgment
News:The Supreme Court has recalled its directions in a 2018 verdict that had effectively diluted provisions of arrest under the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act,1989. Facts: What was the 2018 verdict? The Supreme Court had diluted the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act,1989 to grant anticipatory bail to accused persons.… Continue reading Explained: SC/ST judgment
Urbanisation in developing Asia
News:Asian Development Bank(ADB) has released the updated economic outlook report. Facts: The report has used the data from the World Urbanization Prospects report that is released by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations. Key takeaways from the report: The report has found that between 1970 to 2017, the urban population… Continue reading Urbanisation in developing Asia
National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language
News:Union Minister for Human Resource Development has chaired a meeting of the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language. Facts: About National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language: The National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD). It was set up in 1996… Continue reading National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language
Rapid Action force
News:Union Minister for Home Affairs will preside over as Chief Guest at the 27th Anniversary celebrations of the Rapid Action Force(RAF). Facts: About Rapid Action force: RAF is a specially trained and equipped wing of Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF). It was formed in 1992 to deal with riots, riot like situations, crowd control, rescue and… Continue reading Rapid Action force
