News:Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has constituted a working group on Social Stock Exchanges (SSE). Facts: In Budget 2019,Finance Minister had proposed a social stock exchange for social enterprises and voluntary organisations working for social welfare to help them raise capital through debt, equity and mutual fund. About the working group: The working group… Continue reading SEBI sets up panel to suggest norms for social stock exchanges
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Tamil Nadu’s new electric vehicle policy
News:The Tamil Nadu State Government has introduced its first-ever electric vehicle (EV) policy,2019. Facts: Tamil Nadu is known as the Detroit of South India.It accounts for 6.4% of the electric vehicles sold in the country as of July 31,2019. About Electric Vehicle policy: The policy aims to create a comprehensive Electric Vehicle(EV) ecosystem in the… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s new electric vehicle policy
Ganga Data Collector
News:Wildlife Institute of India(WII) has launched a mobile application named “Ganga Data Collector”. Facts: About Ganga data collector: The application aims to provide field researchers with a complete data entry solution to monitor the aquatic population in the Ganga river. The application has been launched under the Biodiversity and Ganga Conservation project initiated by the… Continue reading Ganga Data Collector
Quad to meet: Foreign Ministers of India, US, Japan and Australia
News:The foreign ministers of the Quadrilateral group of India, US, Australia and Japan are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting. Facts: About the Quad group: Quadrilateral Security Dialogue(QSD) is the strategic dialogue between four countries viz. India, United States, Japan and Australia. It was originally initiated in 2007 but… Continue reading Quad to meet: Foreign Ministers of India, US, Japan and Australia
Petronet to invest $2.5 bn in Tellurian’s Louisiana project
News:Indian Prime Minister has met the US President on the visit to the US for the UN General Assembly meeting on September 27,2019. Facts Highlights of the meeting: Indian Prime Minister held a meeting with the CEO’s of 17 global energy companies in Houston,US. The objective of the meeting was to deepen our energy cooperation as… Continue reading Petronet to invest $2.5 bn in Tellurian’s Louisiana project
Assam Rifles
News:The defence establishment and the Ministry of Home affairs are once again in disagreement over the control of Assam Rifles. Facts: What is the issue? Assam Rifles which the oldest paramilitary force of India is under dual control of two ministries. The administrative control of Assam Rifles lies with the Home Ministry, while the operational… Continue reading Assam Rifles
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current(AMOC)
News:A new study has suggested that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current (AMOC) is getting help from the warming up of Indian Ocean. Facts: About Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current(AMOC): Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current(AMOC) is a large system of ocean currents operating In the Atlantic which circulates the water between the north and the south. AMOC ensures… Continue reading Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current(AMOC)
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 21, 2019
Q.1) “India’s Research and Development (R&D) activities has achieved far less than it’s potential”. Discuss various reasons for it. Suggest some measures to boost India’s R&D outcomes. Answers Q.2) “Climate Change talks and summits are not sufficient to tackle the menace of global warming.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss the relevance of Poshan abhiyaan for India’s… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 21, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 23rd 2019
GS-2 Modi, Trump set new course on terrorism, border security PM defends action on Article 370 at massive joint rally in Houston. India’s opportunity at the UN The Modi govt. has a chance to regain its footing in the court of international public opinion Ahead of ‘Howdy, Modi!’, India struck big-ticket LNG deal Updating a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 23rd 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 23rd, 2019
Q.1) “A focus on Rural development is must to achieve the $5 trillion economic target. Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “There has been large-scale encroachment and illegal constructions going on around Coastal Regulatory Zones.” Discuss it’s consequences and impact. The Hindu Q.3) In light of rapid climate change discuss various efforts made by India to prevent… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 23rd, 2019
