News:Recently,the Indian Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO(INCCU) was chaired by the Union Human Resource Development(HRD) Minister. Facts: About INCCU: Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO(INCCU) was formed by the Government of India in 1949.It was made a permanent commission in 1951. It functions under the Department of Secondary and Higher Education in the Ministry… Continue reading Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO
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Gatka Martial Art
News:Recently,the Punjab’s martial arts form,Gatka was performed by the Sikh community on the occasion of Republic Day. Facts: About Gatka Martial Art: Gatka is a traditional martial art form associated with the Sikh gurus.It imbibes sword and sticks fighting skills and self-control. It is believed to have originated when the 6th Sikh Guru Hargobind adopted… Continue reading Gatka Martial Art
Explained: What makes WHO declare a disease outbreak a public health emergency
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has declared coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern(PHEIC). Facts: About Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC): It is defined as an extraordinary event that constitutes a public health risk to other States through the international spread of the disease and potentially requires a coordinated international response. The responsibility of… Continue reading Explained: What makes WHO declare a disease outbreak a public health emergency
Daily Quiz #76 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 31, 2020
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Curtain Raiser:Exercise SAMPRITI
News:India and Bangladesh will hold the ninth edition of the joint military training exercise called SAMPRITI at Umroi,Meghalaya. Facts: About Exercise SAMPRITI: The Exercise Sampriti is an annual exercise held alternately in India and Bangladesh.It was held for the first time in 2011. The aim of this exercise is to build, strengthen and promote positive… Continue reading Curtain Raiser:Exercise SAMPRITI
Karnataka anti-superstition law
News:Karnataka Government has formally notified the Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman Evil Practices and Black Magic Act,2017. Facts: Key provisions of the act: The act bans performing any black magic, inhumane act and evil practices in search of treasure or bounty, tantric acts. The practices such as barring menstruating women from entering houses of… Continue reading Karnataka anti-superstition law
Direct CTO Scheme for Green Category Industries
News:Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has announced a new initiative called ‘Direct CTO(Consent to Operate)’ Scheme for Green category industries. Facts: About the scheme: The scheme aims to enable companies operating under ‘green category industries’ receive faster clearances from government to commence operations. Under the scheme,the green industries just need to apply for consent to establish… Continue reading Direct CTO Scheme for Green Category Industries
Must Read News Articles I 31st January 2020
GS -2 Should restrictions on free speech be reviewed Freedom of speech and expression is fundamental right as enshrined in Art 19(1) of constitution. However, this freedom is not absolute and is govern by safeguard provided by Art 19(2). However, in recent time these safeguard are being misused. Also, restrictions of freedom of speech is… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 31st January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 31, 2020
Discuss various issues in Indo-Australian relationship. How bilateral relations among two nations can be strengthened? Answer Discuss various reasons for decreasing quality of scientific research in Indian universities. Suggest some measures to boost scientific research in India. Answer What do you understand by the term ‘moral conscience’? Discuss the role of moral conscience in ethical… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 31, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 31, 2020
1. Discuss various issues in Indo-Australian relationship. How bilateral relations among two nations can be strengthened? The Hindu 2. Discuss various reasons for decreasing quality of scientific research in Indian universities. Suggest some measures to boost scientific research in India. The Hindu 3. What do you understand by the term ‘moral conscience’? Discuss the role… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 31, 2020
