1. Bringing public health under concurrent list and declaring health as a fundamental right can improve India’s healthcare system. Discuss. The Hindu 2. Elaborate the role of Subhash Chandra Bose in India’s struggle for independence. The Hindu 3. What is vertical farming? How does it work? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages. The Hindu 4. Give… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 24, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 23th, 2020
First glimpse of ‘Vyommitra’, the humanoid for Gaganyaan News: The Indian Space Research Organisation has unveiled a human robot, named Vyommitra that will be sent to space as part of the Gaganyaan mission. Facts: About Vyommitra Vyommitra is a half-humanoid who can mimic human actions ISRO will send Vyommitra to space on unmanned missions About… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 23th, 2020
India joins Reskilling Revolution Initiative at World Economic Forum as a Founding Member
News:India has joined as a founding government member the World Economic Forum’s Reskilling Revolution Initiative. Facts: About Reskilling Revolution Initiative: The initiative aims to future-proof workers from technological change and help economies by providing new skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It targets to provide one billion people with better education, skills and jobs by… Continue reading India joins Reskilling Revolution Initiative at World Economic Forum as a Founding Member
Union minister for Steel launches SAIL SERVICE scheme
News:Union minister for Steel has launched a scheme named SERVICE -a scheme of SAIL to promote Voluntary Philanthropist Activities by its employees in a structured manner. Facts: About SERVICE scheme: SERVICE stands for SAIL Employee Rendering Voluntarism and Initiatives for Community Engagement. Under the scheme,the employees of SAIL would contribute in the areas of education,… Continue reading Union minister for Steel launches SAIL SERVICE scheme
Prime minister chairs 32nd interaction through PRAGATI platform
News:Prime Minister has chaired the 32nd interaction through the PRAGATI platform. Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The Prime Minister reviewed the performance with regard to grievances related to insurance schemes under Department of Financial Services namely ‘Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana(PMJJBY) and ‘Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana(PMSBY). He also reviewed the progress under… Continue reading Prime minister chairs 32nd interaction through PRAGATI platform
India opens its first Mahatma Gandhi convention centre in Niger
News:India has opened its first Mahatma Gandhi International convention centre(MGICC) in Niger. Facts: About Mahatma Gandhi convention centre: The Mahatma Gandhi Convention Centre is the first centre to be established in Africa by India to honour Mahatma Gandhi. The convention centre has been designed to witness high-level and wide-ranging participation from African Union member states… Continue reading India opens its first Mahatma Gandhi convention centre in Niger
GBCI releases list of India’s Top 10 States for LEED, Maharashtra ranks first
News:The India chapter of the Green Business Certification Inc(GBCI) has released the list of top 10 states for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) in India. Facts: Key takeaways from the list: Maharashtra has topped the US Green Building Council’s LEED green building certifications for the second consecutive year. Karnataka was ranked second on… Continue reading GBCI releases list of India’s Top 10 States for LEED, Maharashtra ranks first
Explained: What is a Blue Corner notice
News:Interpol has issued a Blue Corner notice to help locate fugitive self-styled godman Nithyananda after the Gujarat Police had sought the agency’s intervention. Facts: About Interpol: The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1923.It is headquartered at Lyon,France. It facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control in around 194 countries.… Continue reading Explained: What is a Blue Corner notice
UN Commission on International Trade Law(UNCITRAL)
News:Recently,the Government of India has announced that the International Arbitration Tribunal has dismissed all claims against India in entirety in relation to cancellation of Letters of Intent for providing 2G services. Facts: About the issue: The arbitration arose against India due to cancellation of issuance of telecom licences to provide 2G services in five telecommunications… Continue reading UN Commission on International Trade Law(UNCITRAL)
7 PM |Police reforms: UP government introduces police commissionerate system|23rd January 2020
Context: Police Commissioner System. More in news: Recently, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the commissionerate system of policing for state capital Lucknow, and Noida. Police System in India: The primary role of police forces is to uphold and enforce laws, investigate crimes and ensure security for people in the country. Under the 7th Schedule… Continue reading 7 PM |Police reforms: UP government introduces police commissionerate system|23rd January 2020
