News:Union Minister for Home Affairs will chair the 29th meeting of the Northern Zonal Council(NZC) at Chandigarh. Facts: About Zonal Councils: The Zonal Councils are statutory bodies.They were established under the States Reorganization Act,1956. The act divided the country into five zonal councils namely Northern, Central, Eastern, Western and Southern councils. In addition to the… Continue reading Northern Zonal Council
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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
News:Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY) has achieved a significant milestone by crossing one crore beneficiaries. Facts: About PMMVY: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY) is a Maternity Benefit Programme that is implemented in all the districts of the country in accordance with the provision of the National Food Security Act, 2013. Objective: The scheme is a… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
NCG Vishwam Cancer Care Connect
News:India has launched National Cancer Grid(NCG) Vishwam Cancer Care Connect in Vienna on the sidelines of 63rd General conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA). Facts: NCG Vishwam: NCG-Vishwam seeks to integrate the hospitals and relevant cancer care institutes from partner countries with the National Cancer Grid(NCG) of India. About National Cancer Grid(NCG): NCG was… Continue reading NCG Vishwam Cancer Care Connect
MSDE, IBM come together for nationwide Train-the-Trainer program in AI
News:Ministry of Skill Development has signed an agreement with Global IT major IBM for nationwide Train-the-Trainer program in Artificial Intelligence. Facts: About the program: As part of the program,trainers will be trained on basic Artificial Intelligence(AI) skills towards using the technology in their day-to-day training activities. The program will be executed over a period of… Continue reading MSDE, IBM come together for nationwide Train-the-Trainer program in AI
Social safety net for gig workers proposed
News:Government has prepared a draft social security code for the informal and gig workers. Facts: Draft Social security code: Social security for unorganized and gig workers: The draft code has proposed to offer a slew of benefits from provident funds to health cover, accident insurance and education for children of informal and gig workers. The… Continue reading Social safety net for gig workers proposed
In liquidity push, PSBs plan ‘loan melas’ in 400 districts
News:Finance Minister has announced that the public sector banks will be organising loan meals in 400 districts beginning October 3,2019. Facts: About loan melas: The loan melas will be organized by the Public sector banks(PSB) in partnership with Non banking financial companies (NBFCs). The PSBs will focus on giving loans to the ‘RAM’ category namely… Continue reading In liquidity push, PSBs plan ‘loan melas’ in 400 districts
Daily Quiz #17 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 20, 2019
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Modi, Trump may reference ‘mini-deal’ on trade at Houston event
News:Indian Prime Minister and the US President are expected to announce a mini trade deal during Prime Minister’s visit to the US. Facts: About the trade deal: The trade deal may address some of the US concerns on (a)ICT tariffs (b)data localisation rules (c)price caps on medical equipment like knee implants and (d)agricultural market access… Continue reading Modi, Trump may reference ‘mini-deal’ on trade at Houston event
Access to the Internet is a basic right, says Kerala High Court
News:The Kerala High Court has held that the right to access the internet is a basic fundamental right. Facts: Background: The High Court made this observation while ordering the principal of a college in Kerala to re-admit a student who had been expelled from the college hostel for using her mobile phone beyond the restricted… Continue reading Access to the Internet is a basic right, says Kerala High Court
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 19, 2019
Q.1) “The developing situation and conditions in Yemen could cast a shadow over Indian interests in the region.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “With looming water crisis situation, government need to promote traditional methods of water conservation.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the role played by Indian diaspora in India’s growth story and diplomatic efforts. Answers Q.4) Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 19, 2019
