News:The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched ‘Project Digital Poompuhar’ to recreate the Chola Dynasty port city,Poompuhar in Tamil Nadu. Facts: About Poompuhar: Poompuhar was once an ancient port city which served as the capital of the early Chola kings in Tamilakam.It is also mentioned in works of Sangam Tamil literature. The port… Continue reading Poompuhar:Scientists to digitally recreate Tamil Nadu port city
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Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras
News:Government has informed that around 723 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras has been established till January,2020. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras(PMKK): Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra(PMKK) are Skill training centres established by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship ( MSDE). The National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) is the implementing agency. The initiative focuses on the creation… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras
International Maritime Bureau(IMB):Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
News:The International Chamber of Commerce has released the International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) annual piracy report. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: There was an overall decline in piracy incidents globally in the year 2019. However,there was an alarming increase in piracy related incidents across the Gulf of Guinea. The number of crew kidnapped in the… Continue reading International Maritime Bureau(IMB):Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Daily Quiz #79 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 4, 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #79 February 4, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February 2020
1. What is ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020? Discuss its need and significance. Answer 2. What are various bottlenecks to infrastructure creation in India? Discuss the significance of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) for infrastructure creation. Answer 3. What is public-private partnership (PPP)? Discuss various advantages and issues related to public-private partnership (PPP) in India.… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February, 2020
1. What is ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020? Discuss its need and significance. The Hindu 2. What are various bottlenecks to infrastructure creation in India? Discuss the significance of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) for infrastructure creation. The Hindu 3. What is public-private partnership (PPP)? Discuss various advantages and issues related to public-private partnership (PPP)… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 3rd, 2020
Explained: The five ‘iconic’ archaeological sites mentioned in the Budget News: The Government has proposed to set up an Indian Institute of Heritage and Conservation under the Ministry of Culture, and develop five archaeological sites as “iconic sites” with onsite museums. Facts: Site Location About Rakhigarhi Hissar, Haryana One of the most prominent and largest… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 3rd, 2020
7 PM |A workmanlike account: on Budget 2020-21 |3rd February 2020
Context: Key highlights of the Union Budget 2020-2021. More in news: Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a series of far-reaching reforms, aimed at energizing the Indian economy through a combination of short-term, medium-term, and long term measures in the first union budget of the third decade of 21st century. Status of Indian Economy: Economic… Continue reading 7 PM |A workmanlike account: on Budget 2020-21 |3rd February 2020
Budget 2020: Social sector push with enhanced allocations for welfare schemes
Facts: Social Welfare: Key Highlights 14% increase in the budget allocation for ministry of social justice and empowerment and a 7.5% increase in that of tribal affairs ministry. Programmes that have seen the highest increase include pre matric scholarships for children of workers involved in manual scavenging (400%), fellowships for OBCs (71.4%) and overseas fellowships… Continue reading Budget 2020: Social sector push with enhanced allocations for welfare schemes
