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SATARK

News:Odisha State Disaster Management Authority(OSDMA) has won the IT Excellence Award,2019 for its innovative mobile application called SATARK. Facts: SATARK: SATARK stands for System for Assessing, Tracking and Alerting Disaster Risk Information based on Dynamic Risk Knowledge. SATARK is a web/smartphone based app for Early Warning Communication system(EWCS). The app has been developed by Odisha… Continue reading SATARK

India, South Korea seal logistics pact

News:India and South Korea have signed a logistics agreement during India’s Defence Minister’s visit to South Korea. Facts: About the Logistics agreement: Logistics agreements are administrative arrangements facilitating access to each other’s military facilities for fuels and services between countries.  India and South Korea logistics agreement establishes basic terms, conditions and procedures for the reciprocal… Continue reading India, South Korea seal logistics pact

Kaushal Acharya Awards

News:Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has organized the Kaushal Acharya awards. Facts: About Kaushal Acharya awards: The awards aims to facilitate trainers from different sectors for exceptional contribution towards creating a future-ready and skilled workforce. This will motivate and incentivize more trainers to join the Skill India Mission. Skill India mission National Skill… Continue reading Kaushal Acharya Awards

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 6, 2019

Q.1) “India being the country the most vulnerable to climate change, must prioritise Disaster management plans.”. Comment. Answers Q.2) “Access to affordable, quality health care is still a dream in many pockets in India.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Critically analyse the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 2019. Do you think it is a threat to fundamental freedoms… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 6, 2019

Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019

News: The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 Facts: The petitions have challenged the changes to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act on various grounds such as- It infringes upon fundamental rights of citizens as guaranteed by the Indian constitution:… Continue reading Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019

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Must Read News Articles-September 7th 2019

GS-1 ‘Indus Valley settlers had a distinct genetic lineage’ Genome shows no Steppe pastoralist or Iranian farmer link. GS-2 Bear hug: On India strengthening relations with Russia India’s push to ‘Act Far East’ strengthens relations with traditional ally Russia Empowering primary care practitioners It is important to reclaim health care from ivory tower structures called… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 7th 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 7th, 2019

Q.1) “In the time of consumerism and changing social ethos policy focus on education need new approach.” Examine. The Hindu Q.2) “The correlation between size and efficiency can not be fully established.” In light of this critically analyse the outcome of Merger of banks. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the need and Impact of banning single-use… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 7th, 2019

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