News:Union Minister for Food processing has inaugurated the first Mega Food Park in Telangana. Facts: About Mega Food Park Scheme: Mega Food Park is a scheme of the Ministry of Food Processing, Government of India. Aim: To provide a mechanism to bring together farmers, processors and retailers and link agricultural production to the market so… Continue reading Mega Food Park scheme
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Daily Quiz #6 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 7, 2019
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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
Great Indian Bustard
News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Centre to prepare a time-bound action plan within two months for protection of the Great Indian Bustards. Facts: About Great Indian Bustard: Features: It is one of the heaviest flying birds (weighing up to 15kgs). It can be distinguished by its black crown on the forehead… Continue reading Great Indian Bustard
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
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #5 September 6, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 6th, 2019
CBDT signs 26 advance pricing agreements in April-August News:The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into 26 Advance Pricing Agreements(APAs) in the first 5 months of the financial year (April to August,2019). Facts: About Advance Pricing Agreements(APAs): APA is an agreement between a taxpayer and tax authority determining the transfer pricing methodology for… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 6th, 2019
