News:Facebook has launched the programme ‘We Think Digital’ programme” for women in Uttar Pradesh. Facts: About the programme: The programme has been launched by Facebook in partnership with the National Commission for Women(NCW) and Cyber Peace Foundation. Aim:To provide digital literacy training addressing issues around privacy, safety and misinformation to one lakh women across seven… Continue reading Facebook launches digital literacy programme for women in UP
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New Umbrella entity for retail payment systems
News:The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released a draft framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity(NUE) for Retail Payment Systems. Facts: About New Umbrella Entity(NUE): The new pan-India new umbrella entity(NUE) or entities will focus on retail payment systems with a minimum paid-up capital of Rs 500 crore. They may be a ‘for-profit’… Continue reading New Umbrella entity for retail payment systems
International fund for Agricultural Development(IFAD)
News:The 43rd session of the governing council of the International fund for Agricultural Development(IFAD) was held at the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) in Rome,Italy. Facts: About IFAD: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations. It was established in 1977 and is one… Continue reading International fund for Agricultural Development(IFAD)
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Iceland in the field of Sustainable Fisheries Development
News:Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) signed between India and Iceland in the field of Fisheries. Facts: Salient features of the MoU: Creation of facilities for exchange of scientists and technical experts and their proper placement, especially in areas of estimating Total Allowable Catches in offshore and deep sea areas. Provision of training… Continue reading Cabinet approves MoU between India and Iceland in the field of Sustainable Fisheries Development
2,361 humans, 510 elephants killed in conflict in five years
News: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change tabled data in Parliament on man-animal conflict. Facts: Key Takeaways: Between 2014 and 2019, 2,361 humans were killed as a result of conflict with elephants 510 elephants were killed in incidents of electrocution, train accidents, poaching and poisoning during the same period. Conflict with tigers caused 275… Continue reading 2,361 humans, 510 elephants killed in conflict in five years
Centre clears Major Ports Authority Bill
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Major Ports Authority Bill 2020. At present, major ports are regulated by the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 Facts: Aim: to provide for regulation, operation and planning of Major Ports in India Features: vests the administration, control and management of such ports upon the Boards of Major Port… Continue reading Centre clears Major Ports Authority Bill
Union Cabinet clears Bill to regulate pesticide business
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Pesticides Management Bill, 2020. It seeks to replace the existing Insecticides Act of 1968 Facts: About Pesticides Management Bill, 2020 Aim: To protect the interest of farmers and ensure they get safe and effective pesticides. Key Features: Farmers would be empowered to get all information regarding the available… Continue reading Union Cabinet clears Bill to regulate pesticide business
Explained: What is Yaravirus?
News: Scientists have discovered a new virus in Lake Pampulha. Facts: The new virus has been named Yaravirus after “Yara,” the mother of waters — an important character in the mythological stories of the Tupi-Guarani indigenous tribes Over 90% of the Yaravirus genome has never been documented in viral research The virus infects amoeba. It… Continue reading Explained: What is Yaravirus?
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 13th February, 2020
1. Discuss various reasons for the high incidence of domestic violence in India. Suggest some measures to prevent it. EPW 2. What do you understand by the term ‘what are anthropometric failures’? Discuss why despite various efforts, India continues to suffer from some form of anthropometric failures. EPW 3. Despite the law in place to… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 13th February, 2020
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