News:Railway Board of India and the University of Birmingham has announced the launch of a joint masters programme in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration by the National Rail Transportation Institute (NRTI). Facts: About National Rail Transportation Institute(NRTI): The National Rail and Transportation Institute(NRTI) is India’s first and only transportation university established in 2018 at Vadodara,Gujarat.… Continue reading National Rail Transportation Institute
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GSI discovers gold deposits in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh
News:The Geological Survey of India(GSI) has discovered gold deposits of around 3,000 tonnes in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh almost five times India’s current reserve of the yellow metal. Facts: About Gold Reserves: According to the World Gold Council,India is the 10th largest gold reserve country in the world with gold reserves of around 626… Continue reading GSI discovers gold deposits in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh
Deepfake Technology
News:Recently, Deepfake technology was used during the Delhi assembly elections by a political party for campaigning purposes. Facts: About Deepfake Technology: The word deepfake combines the terms deep learning and fake. The technology uses artificial intelligence to manipulate videos or other digital representations that yield fabricated images and sounds that appear to be real. Additional… Continue reading Deepfake Technology
Herath Festival
News:The Prime Minister has greeted the people on the occasion of the Herath festival. Facts: About the festival: The word Herath comes from the Sanskrit word Hararatri or the Night or Hara (another name of Lord Shiva).It is one of the biggest festivals of Kashmiri Pandits. The festival is marked by a night of praying… Continue reading Herath Festival
Bharat-Bangla Tourism festival
News:The first ever Bharat-Bangla Paryatan Utsav-Tourism festival is being held in Agartala,Tripura. Facts: About the festival: The festival is being organized by the Department of Tourism,Govt. of Tripura in memories of the contribution of Tripura in 1971 Bangladesh liberation war. The aim of the festival is to promote tourism in Tripura and appraise the people… Continue reading Bharat-Bangla Tourism festival
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 22nd February, 2020
1. Discuss various reasons for prevalence of corruption in implementation of welfare programmes. Suggest some measures to reduce it. The Hindu 2. Discuss various features of India’s Neighbourhood First’ policy. Indian Express 3. What are various roadblocks to India-EU Free Trade Agreement? How these roadblocks can be removed? Indian Express 4. Corporate social responsibility makes… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 22nd February, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 22nd February 2020
GS -2 FATF places Iran on Black List The FATF has placed Iran on its blacklist after it failed to comply with international anti terrorism financing norms. The move will deepen the Iran’s isolation from financial market. US Taliban to sign agreement on Feb 29 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Taliban has… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 22nd February 2020
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 22nd February 2020
Discuss various reasons for prevalence of corruption in implementation of welfare programmes. Suggest some measures to reduce it. Answer Discuss various features of India’s Neighbourhood First’ policy. Answer What are various roadblocks to India-EU Free Trade Agreement? How these roadblocks can be removed? Answer Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable. Analyse. Answer
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 21st, 2020
Food Planet Prize News:Sweden has created two $1 million prizes named “Food Planet Prize” for solutions to feed billions of people. Facts: About the Prize: The Prize will be presented annually by the Curt Bergfors Foundation in Sweden. Aim:To recognize ground-breaking initiatives from around the world that addresses the climate change threats towards food supply.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 21st, 2020
7 PM |Putting neighbors first| 21st February 2020
Context: India’s Neighbourhood first policy. More in news: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa visited India in early Februaury. It was his first foreign trip since his appointment as prime minister in late November 2019. Neighbourhood first policy: It is part of India’s foreign policy that actively focuses on improving ties with India’s immediate neighbours. The… Continue reading 7 PM |Putting neighbors first| 21st February 2020
