News: A proposed “Miya museum” reflecting the culture and heritage of the people living in char-chapouris has stirred up a controversy in Assam. Facts: Who are the Miyas? The ‘Miya’ community comprises descendants of Muslim migrants from East Bengal (now Bangladesh) to Assam.They came to be referred to as ‘Miyas’, often in a derogatory… Continue reading Explained: The Miyas of Assam, and their char-chapori culture
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India – Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) Dialogue
News: India had a virtual meeting with the Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC). During the meeting, India has asked the members of the GCC to facilitate the return of Indians who want to resume work with the relaxing of Covid-19-related restrictions. Facts: Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC): It is a regional intergovernmental political and economic union established in… Continue reading India – Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) Dialogue
Facebook sued two companies for data scraping. What does this mean?
News: Facebook has sued two companies in the U.S. for data scraping from its platforms. Facts: Data Scraping or web scraping is the process of extracting data from a website.Scraper bots are designed to derive information from these websites.A user designing a bot to extract data is called a scraper. Why Data Scraping? Teams or… Continue reading Facebook sued two companies for data scraping. What does this mean?
Government forms committee to review TRP guidelines
News: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has constituted a four-member committee to review the guidelines on TRPs (Television Rating Points). Facts: Chaired by: The committee will be chaired by Shashi S. Vempati, CEO, Prasar Bharti. Terms of Reference: The Terms of Reference for the Committee shall be as under: Study past recommendations made by… Continue reading Government forms committee to review TRP guidelines
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Geography) | November 6,2020
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 6th November 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper 2 On gender equity, press reset Indian Express Page – 11 Syllabus Topic – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Ban use of disinfection tunnels, UV… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 6th November 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: November 5, 2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – November 5, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 Power of ECI Freedom of media Weakened fiscal capacity of States GS 3 India’s income crisis 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY Power of ECI Source: The Hindu Gs2: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context: Power… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – November 5, 2020
UN adopts India sponsored resolutions on nuclear disarmament
News: The First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly has adopted two resolutions sponsored by India on nuclear disarmament titled ‘Reducing Nuclear Danger’ and ‘Convention on Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons’. Facts: Convention on Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons: The resolution was tabled by India since 1982.It requests the Conference on… Continue reading UN adopts India sponsored resolutions on nuclear disarmament
Cabinet approves Luhri Stage-I Hydro Power Project
News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 1,810 crore for the Luhri Stage-1 Hydro Electric Project. Facts: Luhri Stage-1 Hydro Electric Project: It is a 210 MW project being developed on the Satluj river in Shimla and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh. Executed by: The project is being executed by… Continue reading Cabinet approves Luhri Stage-I Hydro Power Project
