During the 36th Foundation Day celebrations of Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT),the government has said that it is committed to providing Wi-Fi in all the villages through GramNet. GramNet is a part of National Broadband Mission to secure universal broadband access.It aims at connecting all key rural development institutions with speed of 10 Mbps… Continue reading All villages will be linked with Wi-Fi through GramNet soon
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Home Secretary holds meet to take Central schemes to J&K
Parliament has passed the Presidential order which effectively abrogates the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under the provision of Article 370. It has also passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Act,2019. The bill bifurcates the State into two separate union territories of Jammu and Kashmir(with legislature) and Ladakh (without legislature). The Union territory… Continue reading Home Secretary holds meet to take Central schemes to J&K
Iran’s Rouhani says no talks with US until sanctions lifted
Iranian president has ruled out meeting US President until the US lifts sanctions on Iran. This statement came after French President has said that he would try to arrange a meeting between US President and Iran to ease the strained relationship between the two countries. The US and Iran have been locked in a stand-off… Continue reading Iran’s Rouhani says no talks with US until sanctions lifted
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 27, 2019
Q.1) “Grass root governance is key for Environment conservation and sustainable development.” Critically examine. Answers Q.2) “Dirty rivers in India reflect the failure of society and governance at local and national level.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss the significance of Supreme Court judgement in K.S. Puttaswamy case. What steps Indian government should take to protect the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 27, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 28th 2019
GS-2 A monumental litmus test How the Supreme Court decides the cases around Article 370 will have a deep bearing on democracy Focus to be on cooperation in Russian Far East during Modi-Putin meet: Indian envoy PM Narendra Modi has been invited as the chief guest of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok by Russian… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 28th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 28th, 2019
Q.1) “Law enforcement agencies in India are largely inefficient at investigating cybercrime.” In light of this discuss the threat posed by linking of Aadhar to social media profiles. The Hindu Q.2) “A cooperative federalism framework can provide the required impetus to the civil aviation sector.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What are various reasons for forest… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 28th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #22 August 27, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 27, 2019
Project SURE The Union Minister for Textiles has launched Project SURE. The SURE project is a commitment by India’s apparel industry to set a sustainable pathway for the Indian fashion industry. SURE stands for ‘Sustainable Resolution’ which means a commitment from the industry to move towards fashion that contributes to a clean environment. This framework… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 27, 2019
7 PM | Talking trade with the EU | 27th August, 2019
Context: Significance of India-EU Free Trade Agreement India-European Union (EU) trade relation genesis: India-European Union relations started way back in the early 1960s, when India pursued diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community. The signing of a cooperation agreement in 1994 broadened the scope for bilateral relationship beyond trade and economic cooperation. Key bilateral agreements… Continue reading 7 PM | Talking trade with the EU | 27th August, 2019
CITES CoP 2019: What is CITES, what does it do?
A proposal by India, Nepal, and Bangladesh to move the smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) from CITES Appendix II to CITES Appendix I was approved. The other proposal made by India that was passed was to include the Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) in CITES Appendix II. The decision was taken at the ongoing CoP 18 of… Continue reading CITES CoP 2019: What is CITES, what does it do?
