1. Indian textile industry can play an important role in India’s inclusive growth. In light of this, discuss the significance of ‘Technical Textiles Mission’. Answer 2. The power sharing under the sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution which was expected to be the panacea of the ethno-nationalist identity issues in Northeastern States, have failed to… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 28th February 2020
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7 PM | Still no finality, the third time round| 28th February, 2020
Context: Third Bodo Accord. More in news: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Assam government and the Bodo groups have signed an agreement to redraw and rename the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in Assam. Bodo Tribe: Bodos are the single largest community among the notified Scheduled Tribes in Assam. Part of the larger umbrella of Bodo-Kachari,… Continue reading 7 PM | Still no finality, the third time round| 28th February, 2020
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 28, 2020
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NITI Aayog, AIM and NASSCOM launch AI-based Module for students
News:NITI Aayog, Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in collaboration with the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) has launched an AI-based Module rolled out for students in Indian schools. Facts: About the AI-based module: Aim:To leverage the full potential of AIM’s Atal Tinkering Lab(ATL) and further empowers them to innovate and create valuable solutions benefiting… Continue reading NITI Aayog, AIM and NASSCOM launch AI-based Module for students
India-Myanmar Relations
News:The President of Myanmar has visited India.During his visit,several agreements were signed between both the countries. Facts: About the MoUs signed:The two countries signed agreements in various fields such as: MoU on Cooperation for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Agreement regarding Indian Grant Assistance for Implementation of Quick Impact Projects (QIP) Project Agreement for construction… Continue reading India-Myanmar Relations
Finance minister launches EASE 3.0 for tech-enabled banking
News:The Finance Minister has launched Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE 3.0). Facts: About EASE: EASE are a set of banking reforms which aims to incorporate technological aids for ensuring better banking experience, wider financial inclusion and easier credit distribution. About EASE 3.0: EASE 3.0 aims to provide advanced solutions that will make the public… Continue reading Finance minister launches EASE 3.0 for tech-enabled banking
Capacity Building Programme for Scheduled Tribe Pri Representatives and 1000 Springs Initiatives
News:Union Tribal minister has launched the ‘Capacity Building Programme for Scheduled Tribe Pri Representatives’ and ‘1000 Springs Initiatives’. Facts: About Capacity Building Initiative: Aim:To empower tribal Panchayati Raj institutions(PRI) representatives by improving their decision making capabilities at the local government level. It also focuses on constitutional and legal provisions that protect and promote the rights… Continue reading Capacity Building Programme for Scheduled Tribe Pri Representatives and 1000 Springs Initiatives
6th Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel “VAJRA” launched
News:Minister of State for Shipping(I/C) has launched the 6th Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel(OPV-6) ’VAJRA’ at Chennai. Facts: About VAJRA: VAJRA is the 6th vessel in the series of seven Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) projects. It has been built by L&T Shipbuilding under the ‘Make in India’ policy. The vessel would be utilised for day… Continue reading 6th Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel “VAJRA” launched
Kudumbashree
News:Kudumbashree will organise the campaign in Kerala aimed at taking Kudumbashree products to each household in the State. Facts: About Kudumbashree: Kudumbashree is the poverty eradication and women empowerment programme implemented by the State Poverty Eradication Mission (SPEM) of the Government of Kerala in 1997. The name Kudumbashree in Malayalam language means ‘prosperity of the… Continue reading Kudumbashree
Must Read News Articles I 28th February 2020
GS -2 Aadhaar, no standout performer in welfare delivery A team of professors has published a new working paper in the National Bureau of Economic research. It provides a detail findings from an extensive empirical study of the impact of Aadhaar in reducing leakages and accruing fiscal savings. The professors conducted a scientifically designed study… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 28th February 2020
