News:United States and India are working on ways to resolve long-disputed trade issues to sign a trade deal. Facts: Issues between India and US: Trade imbalance: India’s exports to the U.S. in 2017-18 stood at $47.9 billion while imports were at $26.7 billion.The trade balance is in favour of India. Tariffs: The bilateral tensions have… Continue reading U.S., India keen to wrap up trade deal
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National Antimicrobial resistance Hub,Kolkata
News:The Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) has inaugurated India’s first National Antimicrobial Resistance Hub in Kolkata. Facts: About the Hub: The National Antimicrobial Resistance Hub has been developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) in association with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The hub will aim to identify antibiotics that work… Continue reading National Antimicrobial resistance Hub,Kolkata
Government-funded NGOs come under RTI ambit, says SC
News:The Supreme Court has held that Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) which are substantially funded by the government fall within the ambit of the Right to Information(RTI) Act. Facts: Key highlights of judgement: The Supreme Court has ruled that NGOs which receive considerable finances from the government fall under the category of “public authority” defined in Section… Continue reading Government-funded NGOs come under RTI ambit, says SC
Maharashtra govt to set up cleanliness university
News:The Government of Maharashtra has decided to set up ‘Swachh Bharat World University’. Facts: The ‘Swachh Bharat World University’ will be located in Wardha to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. The university will focus on research, education and finding permanent solutions for cleanliness. This university is being set up despite the Swachh Bharat Mission… Continue reading Maharashtra govt to set up cleanliness university
Reserve Bank wants stricter rules for e-commerce payments gateways
News:RBI has asked for stricter rules for E-commerce marketplaces acting as payment gateways and payment aggregators to other merchants. Facts: What are payment gateways? Payment gateways and payment aggregators refer to entities which provide technology infrastructure to route and facilitate the processing of an online payment transaction and perform other functions without actually handling the… Continue reading Reserve Bank wants stricter rules for e-commerce payments gateways
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 17, 2019
Q.1) “Idea of treating Hindi as the national language runs contrary to the spirit of the Constitution and our country’s linguistic diversity”. Comment. Answers Q.2) “While digital connectivity and literacy have increased over time, these have not adequately translated into digital knowledge of public affairs.” In light of this discuss the need of a public… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 17, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 18th 2019
GS-2 U.S., India keen to wrap up trade deal Ironing out issues ahead of Narendra Modi visit. Government-funded NGOs come under RTI ambit, says SC NGOs which receive considerable finances from the government have to disclose vital information, ranging from finances to hierarchy to decisions to functioning, to citizens who apply under RTI Fire to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 18th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 18th, 2019
Q.1) “The regional media in India is vulnerable to administrative excesses, political pressure and corruption.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “There has to be a focus on human capital formation and demographic dividend in order to achieve $5 trillion economic objective.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the significance of the Vaikom satyagraha and the self respect… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 18th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #14 September 17, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 17th, 2019
JALDOOT News:Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change has launched the ‘Jaldoot’ initiative. Facts: About Jaldoot: Jaldoot is a unique initiative that is designed to take the message of water conservation to the masses. This initiative was launched by the Regional Outreach Bureau(ROB) in association with MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation). Under this… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 17th, 2019
