News:India and Thailand are all set to organize Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-2019 at Foreign Training Node, Meghalaya from 16-29 Sep 2019. Facts: About the exercise: Exercise Maitree is a joint military exercise between Indian Army and Royal Thai Army. The exercise is being conducted alternatively in Thailand and India since 2006. The exercise aims to… Continue reading Exercise Maitree – 2019
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Srivilliputhur palkova bags GI tag
News:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Srivilliputhur palkova. Facts: About Srivilliputhur palkova: Srivilliputhur palkova is a sweet made from cow milk and sugar. The palkova is manufactured in and around the municipality of Srivilliputtur in Virudhunagar district,Tamil Nadu. Additional information: About the geographical indication(GI) tag: A geographical indication(GI) is a… Continue reading Srivilliputhur palkova bags GI tag
Consider tribal area status for Ladakh, says ST commission
News:The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes(NCST) has recommended that the Union Territory(UT) of Ladakh be given Tribal area status under Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Facts: Why Ladakh should be given Tribal status? The total tribal population in Ladakh region is more than 97%. The major Scheduled Tribes(STs) in Ladakh are (a)Balti Beda (b)Bot (or… Continue reading Consider tribal area status for Ladakh, says ST commission
Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
News:GeM and Punjab Government has signed an MoU for setting up of project management unit. Facts: About GeM: Government e Marketplace is an online marketplace setup in 2016 for procurement of commonly used goods and services by government ministries,departments and CPSEs. It aims to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement. GeM is a… Continue reading Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Centre moves to sell data from Smart Cities project
News:The government is planning to make health,education and financial data collected from more than 4,000 urban local bodies under its Smart Cities Mission public by 2024 and eventually monetising it. Facts: About India Urban Data Exchange(IUDX): India Urban Data Exchange is a research project under smart cities mission. The project is implemented by the Union… Continue reading Centre moves to sell data from Smart Cities project
Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS)
News:Prime Minister has launched Swachhata Hi Seva(SHS) 2019 Facts: About Swachhata Hi Seva(SHS): Swachhta Hi Sewa’ (Cleanliness is service) is a campaign launched in 2018 as a part of Swachh Bharat Mission. The campaign is being coordinated by the Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation,convening Ministry for the Swachh Bharat Mission. The objective of… Continue reading Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS)
RE-INVEST 2019
News:The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has postponed the 3rd Global Renewable Energy Investors(RE-INVEST) meet. Facts: Re-Invest: It is a global platform to explore strategies for the development and deployment of renewables. It showcases India’s clean energy market and the Government’s efforts to scale up capacity to meet the national energy demand in… Continue reading RE-INVEST 2019
Daily Quiz #11 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 13, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 12, 2019
Q.1) “The Supreme Court’s decision in Navtej Johar v. Union of India has laid the ground for stronger equality recognition.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “India’s record in promoting occupational and industrial safety remains weak even with years of robust economic growth.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the Impact of sanctions on Iran by USA on Indian trade… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 12, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 13th 2019
GS-2 Narendra Modi to visit U.S. from September 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the U.S. between September 21 and September 27 during which he will address the annual U.N. General Assembly session A U.S.-Iran detente could be on the cards The exit of John Bolton, and Israel’s diminished influence on Washington, signal a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 13th 2019
