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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 22, 2020

 1. In a democratic polity the fundamental rights and duties of citizens are correlated. Comment in the Indian context. The Hindu 2. Discuss the significance of Article 131 of the Indian constitution. Can States challenge the validity of central laws? Examine. The Hindu 3. The Move to cash transfers will put agriculture on a sustainable… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 22, 2020

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 22th, 2020

World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report:ILO News:The United Nations International Labour Organization(ILO) has released the World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report. Facts: About the report: The report analyses key labour market issues, including unemployment, labour underutilisation, working poverty, income inequality, labour income share and factors that exclude people from… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 22th, 2020

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World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report:ILO

News:The United Nations International Labour Organization(ILO) has released the World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report. Facts: About the report: The report analyses key labour market issues, including unemployment, labour underutilisation, working poverty, income inequality, labour income share and factors that exclude people from decent work. Key findings of the report: The number… Continue reading World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report:ILO

Govt sets up National Startup Advisory Council

News:Government has set up the National Startup Advisory Council to advise the government on nurturing the culture of innovation among the citizens. Facts: About National Startup advisory Council: National Startup Advisory Council was formed with an aim to drive sustainable economic growth and generate employment opportunities. Composition of the Council: The Council will be chaired… Continue reading Govt sets up National Startup Advisory Council

Iran says it may pull out of nuclear treaty over Europe dispute

News:Iran has warned to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty(NPT) if the European countries refer the dispute over its Nuclear programme to the United Nation Security Council. Facts: About the issue: Britain, France and Germany launched a process last week charging Iran with failing to observe the terms of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. This move… Continue reading Iran says it may pull out of nuclear treaty over Europe dispute

India, Brazil to sign Strategic Action Plan

News:Brazilian President will be visiting India as the Chief Guest of the Republic Day celebrations from January 24-27,2020. Facts: About the visit: India and Brazil are expected to sign 20 various agreements across defence, energy, agriculture, healthcare and minerals.Among them,the major ones are: Strategic Action Plan:India and Brazil will upgrade their strategic partnership with a… Continue reading India, Brazil to sign Strategic Action Plan

SC seeks response on PIL seeking implementation of electric mobility mission

News:The Supreme Court has sought response from the Centre on a public interest litigation(PIL) seeking directions to implement the recommendations of National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020. Facts: About the petition: The petitioner argued that e-vehicles are more viable since the combustion process in compressed natural gas (CNG) enabled vehicles also causes global warming.… Continue reading SC seeks response on PIL seeking implementation of electric mobility mission

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