Q.1) “Entry into Nuclear Suppliers Group is India’s legitimate right.” In light of this discuss the need and importance of entry of India into NSG. The Hindu Q .2) “World is facing an unprecedented threat from intolerance, violent extremism and terrorism, exacerbating conflicts and destabilising entire regions”. Discuss how India should tackle the growing threat… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 27th, 2019
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #22 September 26, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 26th, 2019
Economic Advisory Council News:Government of India has reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) for a period of two years with effect from 26th September 2019. Facts: About EAC-PM: Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) is a non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body constituted to give economic advice to the Government of India,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 26th, 2019
7 PM | A hundred small steps: PDS | 26th September, 2019
Context: Restructuring PDS to meet goals of ‘One Nation, one Ration Card’. ‘One nation-one ration card’ scheme: The government rolled out nation-wide portability for an estimated 23 crore ration card holders by June 1, 2020. The key aim in introducing of nation-wide ration card portability under the National Food Security Act, 2013 is to facilitate… Continue reading 7 PM | A hundred small steps: PDS | 26th September, 2019
Daily Quiz #22 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 26, 2019
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Economic Advisory Council
News:Government of India has reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) for a period of two years with effect from 26th September 2019. Facts: About EAC-PM: Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) is a non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body constituted to give economic advice to the Government of India, specifically the Prime… Continue reading Economic Advisory Council
Higher Education Commission of India bill
News:Government is likely to introduce the Higher Education Commission of India(HECI) Bill in the winter session of Parliament. Facts: Key features of the bill: The bill aims to create a Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) replacing the University Grants Commission(UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE). The bill proposes to bring almost… Continue reading Higher Education Commission of India bill
SIDHIEE Portal
News:Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises has launched Knowledge Management Portal “SIDHIEE”. Facts: The portal was launched at the National Conclave on Enhancing Energy Efficiency. This Conclave was organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE). SIDHIEE Portal The portal was launched under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(BEE’s MSME)… Continue reading SIDHIEE Portal
Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
News:Indian Prime Minister has made a pitch for India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group(NSG) in New York. Facts: About Nuclear suppliers group: NSG is a group of nuclear supplier countries that frames and implements agreed rules for exporting nuclear equipment with a view to controlling the spread of nuclear weapons The NSG was set… Continue reading Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)
News:The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) will now become an independent organization led by an Executive Director. Facts: About GIFCT: Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism(GIFCT) was formally established in July 2017. The forum was led by a rotating chair drawn from the founding four companies—Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube. The main aim… Continue reading Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)
