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Corporate social responsibility(CSR)

News:Government has decided to expand the scope of corporate spend under Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) norms. Facts: About CSR: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) was initiated through the Companies Act, 2013. The act mandated companies and government organisations with (a)turnover of Rs1,000 crore or more(b)net worth exceeding Rs 500crore or (c)having more than Rs 5 crore in… Continue reading Corporate social responsibility(CSR)

Draft rules to regulate social media ready: Government

News:Government has said that the Draft Information Technology Rules,2018 which mandate social media companies to cooperate with the police in cracking cyber crimes has been completed. Facts: Draft Information Technology [Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment) Rules] 2018: The aim of the draft rules is to make social media and internet companies, that have over 50 lakh users… Continue reading Draft rules to regulate social media ready: Government

Germany Unveils 100 Billion Euro Climate Package

News:Germany has unveiled a 100 billion Euro climate package over the next four years to speed up the country’s transition to renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions. Facts: About the Climate change plan: The plan will include a scheme to charge industrial polluters for carbon emissions. The plan includes (a)grants for electric car buyers (b)raising… Continue reading Germany Unveils 100 Billion Euro Climate Package

India, Mongolia to explore space together

News:The Mongolian President is on a visit to India.During the visit,India and Mongolia has emphasized on the conversion of a strategic relationship into the spiritual brotherhood. Facts: Highlights of the visit: The two countries have signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) on Space Cooperation and Disaster Management that will provide a new dimension to the India-Mongolia… Continue reading India, Mongolia to explore space together

Belgium Luxembourg Economic Union

News:The 16th Session of the Joint Economic Commission(JEC) between India and Belgium Luxembourg Economic Union(BLEU) was held in New Delhi. Facts: About the session: India and BLEU has reiterated the importance of the Joint Economic Commission(JEC) towards the development of bilateral economic and trade relations through facilitating dialogue and enhancing cooperation on a wide range… Continue reading Belgium Luxembourg Economic Union

Handbook on Fisheries Statistics – 2018

News:The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has released the “Handbook on Fisheries Statistics – 2018”. Facts: Key findings of the handbook: India is currently the world’s second largest producers of fish.It is also world number two in aquaculture production as well as in inland capture fisheries. The total fish production of 12.59… Continue reading Handbook on Fisheries Statistics – 2018

India’s eastern-most village

News:Indian Air Force has inaugurated a resurfaced runway in Vijaynagar,in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: About Vijayanagar: Vijayanagar is the eastern-most inhabited village of the country. It is surrounded by Myanmar on three sides and the fourth side comprises stretches of Namdapha National Park. Namdapha National Park: Namdapha National Park is a large protected… Continue reading India’s eastern-most village

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 20, 2019

Q.1) “Regional languages have become the official languages of the States”. In light of this critically analyse the issue of having a common official language at national level. Answers Q.2) “Haphazard developmental projects often lead to disasters.” Discuss in the light of recent disaster caused by Narmada flooding. Answers Q.3) Discuss the harmful impact of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 20, 2019

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