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Indian Railways issues draft National Rail Plan

Source: Click here News: Indian Railways has issued a Draft National Rail Plan.The plan will be a common platform for all future infrastructural, business and financial planning of the Railways. Facts: Key objectives of the Plan: Create Demand: To create capacity ahead of demand by 2030, which in turn would cater to growth in demand right up… Continue reading Indian Railways issues draft National Rail Plan

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Pratas Islands: A New Flashpoint in the South China Sea

News: Experts have warned about a possible Chinese attack to capture Pratas Island in the South China Sea. Facts: Pratas Islands also known as Dongsha Island are located in the northern part of the South China Sea under the jurisdiction of the Republic of China (Taiwan), closer to China’s mainland coast than to the island of Taiwan.… Continue reading Pratas Islands: A New Flashpoint in the South China Sea

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Asia-Pacific Broadcast Union(ABU)

Source: Click here News: Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Sekhar Vempati has been elected as Vice President of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union(ABU). Facts: ABU: It was established in 1964 as a non-profit, non-governmental, non- political, professional association with a mandate to assist the development of broadcasting in the region. Objective: To promote the collective interests of television and radio broadcasters… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Broadcast Union(ABU)

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A look at how Parliament sessions are convened?

Source: Click here News: Government has decided to cancel the Winter session of Parliament, citing fears over a surge in cases due to covid-19 pandemic. Facts: Constitution on Summoning of Parliament: The summoning of Parliament is specified in Article 85 of the Constitution.Like many other articles, it is based on the provision of Government of India Act,1935.… Continue reading A look at how Parliament sessions are convened?

Transport Ministry invites comments for introducing adoption of E20 fuel

Source: Click here News: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published a notification seeking comments from the public for adoption of E20 fuel to promote green fuel like ethanol. Facts: E20 Fuel: It means blending 20% of ethanol with gasoline as an automotive fuel. Significance: The blending will help in reducing emissions of carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons and… Continue reading Transport Ministry invites comments for introducing adoption of E20 fuel

What is the Great conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter?

Great conjunction:- Source: The Indian Express News: After nearly 400 years, Saturn and Jupiter will be brought closest in the night sky by an astronomical event called the “great conjunction” and popularly referred to as the “Christmas Star”.  Facts:  What is Conjunction? It is the name given to any event where planets or asteroids appear to… Continue reading What is the Great conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter?

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 19, 2020

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 Child nutrition need attention Sixth Schedule discriminates against the non-tribal India and Bangladesh GS 3 MSP for other crops Climate mitigation What is Solar Winds Hack? Coal sector reforms to reduce CO2 emissions 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY Child… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 19, 2020

Why Indian Economy is slowing down?

What are the issues facing Indian Economy? COVID pandemic has pulled down the global economy and India’s economy is one of the worst affected among them. In the first quarter of the financial year (April-June), India’s economy had contracted by an unprecedented 23.9%. Whereas in the second quarter, after a bit improvement, economy contracted by… Continue reading Why Indian Economy is slowing down?

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