GS -2 Centre, Assam govt sign accord with Bodo groups to redraw, rename territory The Ministry of Home affairs, the Assam Government and Bodo groups have signed an agreement to redraw and rename the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in Assam. As per the agreement, villages dominated by Bodos that were presently outside the BTAD… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 28th January 2020
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 28, 2020
1.‘Right to self-identification is a part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution’. In light of this critically examine various provisions of Transgender (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. Answer 2.‘Increased use of Facial recognition technology is dangerous in the absence of privacy and data security laws’. Comment. Answer 3.Examine the role… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 28, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 28, 2020
1. ‘Right to self-identification is a part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution’. In light of this critically examine various provisions of Transgender (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The Hindu 2. ‘Increased use of Facial recognition technology is dangerous in the absence of privacy and data security laws’. Comment. The… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 28, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 27th, 2020
Paradip Port expansion project gets inter-ministerial panel nod News: An inter-ministerial panel has approved a Ministry of Shipping proposal for deepening and optimisation of inner harbour facilities of the Paradip Port Trust. Facts: About Paradip Port Type: Natural, deep-water port. Location: Confluence of the Mahanadi River and the Bay of Bengal in Jagatsinghpur district of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 27th, 2020
India begins coral restoration in Gulf of Kachchh
News: The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), with help from Gujarat’s forest department, is attempting for the first time a process to restore coral reefs using biorock or mineral accretion technology. Facts: About biorock or mineral accretion technology Biorock is the substance formed by electro-accumulation of minerals dissolved in seawater. The technology works by passing… Continue reading India begins coral restoration in Gulf of Kachchh
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #72 January 27, 2020
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Adhoc Committee of the Rajya made 40 recommendations to prevent sexual abuse of children
News: Adhoc Committee of the Rajya instituted by Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu has made 40 f recommendations to prevent sexual abuse of children and to contain access to and transmission of child pornography content on the social media. Facts: Recommendations: Legislative Technology Institutional Social and Educational State-level Implementation clause to be inserted in the POCSO… Continue reading Adhoc Committee of the Rajya made 40 recommendations to prevent sexual abuse of children
Country’s first Super Fab Lab inaugurated by Kerala CM
News: India’s first Super Fab Lab was launched at the Integrated Startup Complex of the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM). It will function in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Facts: About Fab Labs Fab Labs are fabrication laboratories offering digital fabrication and computation. The idea was conceived by inventor and scientist Professor Neil… Continue reading Country’s first Super Fab Lab inaugurated by Kerala CM
Bharat Parv 2020
News:Bharat Parv,2020 will be celebrated from 26th to 31st January,2020. Facts: About Bharat Parv: Bharat Parv aims to generate a patriotic fervour, promote the rich cultural diversity of the country and to popularize the idea of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. It is organized by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with other central Ministries. Central… Continue reading Bharat Parv 2020
Nagoba Jatara Festival
News:Nagoba Jatara festival is being celebrated by the Mesram Raj Gonds and Pardhans in Telangana State. Facts: About Nagoba Jatara: Nagoba Jatara is a tribal festival held in Adilabad district,Telangana, India. It is the second biggest tribal carnival and celebrated by Mesaram clan of Gond tribes for 10 days. The Gusadi Dance performance by dancers… Continue reading Nagoba Jatara Festival
