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
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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
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I February 28, 2020
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’. The Hindu 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… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I February 28, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 27th, 2020
Govt to host Artificial Intelligence-focused Raise 2020 summit News:The Government has announced that it will hold the RAISE 2020- ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020’ summit in New Delhi between April 11 and April 12. Facts: About RAISE 2020: Aim:To bring together people to exchange ideas on the use of Artificial Intelligence for social empowerment,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 27th, 2020
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 27, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 27th February 2020
1. None of the above (NOTA) system although enables voters ‘right not to vote’ but is toothless in spirit. Comment. Answer 2. What is the difference between the fundamental duties and legal duties? Why are fundamental duties as important as legal duties? Answer 3. Critically analyse the accomplishments achieved through nationalisation of banks in India.… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 27th February 2020
