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Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR)

News:International Ramayana Festival was organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) in New Delhi. Facts: About ICCR: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) is an autonomous organisation of the Government of India. It was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad who was the first Education Minister of independent India. Objectives of ICCR:… Continue reading Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR)

MIS Portal Under Accessible India Campaign

News:Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities(DEPwD) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has developed a Management Information System(MIS) for stakeholders of Accessible India Campaign (AIC). Facts: About MIS Portal: The MIS portal will bring all the nodal ministries and States/UTs on a single platform for monitoring the progress being made against each target… Continue reading MIS Portal Under Accessible India Campaign

Collegium system

News:President has appointed four new judges to the Supreme Court taking its strength to 34 which is the highest-ever. Facts: About Collegium system: The Collegium System is a system under which appointments/elevation of judges to the Supreme Court and transfers of judges of the High Courts are decided by a forum of the Chief Justice… Continue reading Collegium system

Karan Vandana:A new hybrid wheat variety

News:Government is planning to launch a new hybrid wheat variety named Karan Vandana across the country. Facts: About Karan Vandana It has been developed by the Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It is also known as DBW-187.It is resistant to both yellow rust and… Continue reading Karan Vandana:A new hybrid wheat variety

Manual Scavenging

News:The Supreme Court of India has pulled up the Centre on the number of deaths of manual scavengers and for not providing them with protective gear. Facts: About Manual scavenging: Manual scavenging is the practice of manually cleaning,carrying, disposing of, or handling human excreta. The International Labour Organization(ILO) distinguishes three forms of manual scavenging: a)… Continue reading Manual Scavenging

International Migrant Stock 2019

News: Union Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), Population Division, has released International Migrant Stock 2019. Facts: Key takeaways from International Migrant Stock 2019: Number of international migrants in the world had reached an estimated 272 million 2019 — 51 million more than in 2010. The percentage of international migrants of the total… Continue reading International Migrant Stock 2019

Prohibition of E-cigarettes Ordinance, 2019

News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Promulgation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement) Ordinance, 2019. Facts: About E-cigarettes: E-cigarettes are the most common form of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). These are battery- operated devices that do not burn… Continue reading Prohibition of E-cigarettes Ordinance, 2019

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 18, 2019

Q.1) “The regional media in India is vulnerable to administrative excesses, political pressure and corruption.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “There has to be a focus on human capital formation and demographic dividend in order to achieve $5 trillion economic objective.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the significance of the Vaikom satyagraha and the self respect movement in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 18, 2019

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