News:The national survey to measure the coverage of iodized salt has been released. Facts: The survey was conducted by Nutrition International in collaboration with the AIIMS and the Indian Coalition for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders(ICCIDD). The survey tested the iodine content in samples of cooking salt from households to estimate the coverage of… Continue reading Tamil Nadu ranks lowest in coverage of iodised salt
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National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED)
News:NAFED will be directly buying apples from apple growers in Jammu and Kashmir under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme that offers direct transfer subsidies to the bank account of individuals. Facts: About NAFED: National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India(NAFED) was established in 1958.It is registered under the Multi State Co-operative Societies Act. NAFED… Continue reading National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED)
Onam festival
News:President of India has greeted the citizens of the country on the eve of Onam festival. Facts: About the Onam festival: Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated in the beginning of the month of Chingam,the first month of Malayalam… Continue reading Onam festival
Finance Commission
News:The 15th Finance Commission has assured the Rajasthan government’s demand for additional funds on the basis of factors such as difficult geography, heterogeneous society, limited resources and future needs. Facts: About Finance commission: The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of… Continue reading Finance Commission
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 10, 2019
Q.1) “Local governments still remain hamstrung and ineffective after decades of 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Restoration of degraded lands, would also address water scarcity issue.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss how China-USA trade rivalry is not good for global economic growth especially India’s growth? Answers Q.4) Discuss whether the judicial activism has… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 10, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 11th, 2019
Q.1) “The major challenge faced by civil servants is to maintain their integrity and efficiency while serving in a system that deals with power play and corruption.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Modern socio-economic conditions require states to take care not only of people’s material welfare but also their identities.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 11th, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 11th 2019
GS-2 India should not have joined U.S. ban, says Iran India’s decision to shut down oil imports from Iran due to sanctions imposed by the United States is also hurting India-Iran bilateral trade and India’s future in Chabahar port, said Iranian Ambassador to India. GS-3 Two new species of ginger discovered from Nagaland Scientists from… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 11th 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #8 September 10, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 10th, 2019
Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019 News:Government has enforced various Sections of the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019 by notifying it in Gazette. Facts: Salient Features of the Amendment Act: Arbitration Council of India: It establishes an independent body called the Arbitration Council of India (ACI) for the promotion of arbitration, mediation, conciliation and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 10th, 2019
7 PM | Sweet Freedom | 10th September, 2019
Context: Ethanol Blending Petrol programme can give solution to the surplus sugarcane production in India. More in news: The government in July decided not to hike the fair and remunerative price (FRP) of sugarcane for the 2019-20 season (October-September). The government approved an increase in the price of ethanol to be procured by public sector… Continue reading 7 PM | Sweet Freedom | 10th September, 2019
