News:Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has laid the foundation stone of Indian Institute of Skills(IIS) at Mumbai. Facts: The Union Cabinet had given its nod to set up an Indian Institute of Skills (IISs) in three cities namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Kanpur to give boost to the Skill India Mission. These institutes… Continue reading Indian Institute of Skills
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Global Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Development Hub
News:India has joined the Global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Research and Development (R&D) Hub as a new member. Facts: About the Hub: The Global research and development hub on antimicrobial resistance was launched in May 2018 on the sidelines of the 71st session of the World Health Assembly. The hub consists of 16 members nations.It also… Continue reading Global Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Development Hub
Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs)
News:Union Human Resource Development(HRD) Minister has launched the Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs) 2.0. Facts: About IICs: Union HRD Minister had launched the ‘Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) program under Innovation cell of MHRD in 2018. The purpose of formation of network of IICs is to encourage, inspire and nurture young students by exposing them to new… Continue reading Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs)
Salmonella
News:United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has tested the MDH sambar masala which showed positive for salmonella. Facts: About Salmonella: Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause food-borne illnesses known as salmonellosis. Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through feces.Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water… Continue reading Salmonella
Uniform Civil Code
News:The Supreme Court has said that the Indian government had made no attempt to frame a Uniform Civil Code even though the makers of the Constitution had expressed hope for such a law. Facts: What is uniform civil code? The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India proposes to replace the personal laws based on the… Continue reading Uniform Civil Code
312 Sikh foreigners removed from post-militancy ‘adverse list’
News:Government has removed the names of 312 Sikh foreign nationals from the local adverse lists commonly known as ‘Black Lists’. Facts: About Black list: Black list is maintained by Indian Embassies in different countries and posts abroad. It contains a list of Indian-origin people who have taken asylum i.e right to international protection in this… Continue reading 312 Sikh foreigners removed from post-militancy ‘adverse list’
Regulatory Sandbox
News:Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has launched the Regulatory Sandbox system for innovative technology-led entities. Facts: About Regulatory Sandbox: Regulatory sandbox(RS) is an infrastructure that helps financial technology (FinTech) players live test their products or solutions before getting the necessary regulatory approvals for a mass launch. IRDAI Regulatory sandbox: For the regulatory… Continue reading Regulatory Sandbox
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 13, 2019
Q.1) “Medical devices industry in India should focus on indigenous manufacturing, innovation, research and development.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Probe agencies should be given more freedom without diluting the controls already in place.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss the need and effectiveness of a carbon tax is in tackling global warming. Do you think measures like carbon… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 13, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 14th 2019
GS-2 312 Sikh foreigners removed from post-militancy ‘adverse list’ Home Ministry’s list had debarred persons and kin from applying for Indian visa Rajasthan launches information portal In a first for a State, citizens can access details pertaining to 13 departments. Government has failed to bring in Uniform Civil Code, says Supreme Court The Supreme Court… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 14th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 14th, 2019
Q.1) “Political influence and lack of critical debate has led to inefficient education system in India.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Agriculture crisis in India is a result bad policies and lack of market linkages.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Do you think policy of punishment and penalties can be effective in changing wrong behaviour of an… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 14th, 2019
