News:The National Informatics Centre(NIC) is organising a 2-day technology Conclave in New Delhi. Facts: About the Conclave: The Technology Conclave will discuss application of Information and Communication Technology. The theme for the 2020 conclave is “Technologies for NextGen Governance”. About National Informatics Centre(NIC): The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is an institute set up by the… Continue reading National Informatics Centre(NIC) organizes Tech Conclave in New Delhi
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Indian army showcased firepower demonstrations at Exercise Topchi
News:Recently,the Indian army showcased its artillery firepower capability at Exercise Topchi at Deolali Camp near Nashik. Facts: About Exercise Topchi: Exercise Topchi which means a gunner in English is an annual exercise by the School of Artillery,Deolali. The exercise aims to showcase the Indian Army’s artillery firepower, aviation and surveillance capabilities. The army assets such… Continue reading Indian army showcased firepower demonstrations at Exercise Topchi
Daily Quiz #67 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 21, 2020
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 21, 2020
What are various malpractices in the medical and healthcare system in India? Discuss its consequences. Answer Critically examine whether the ‘Make in India’ initiative has met its objectives or not. Suggest some measures needed to improve its outcomes. Answer Progress made under the BharatNet initiative is not impressive. Examine. Suggest some measures to reduce digital… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 21, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 21st January 2020
GS -2 Supreme Court Declines to stay poll bond scheme Chief Justice of India, Sharad A Bobde orally made it clear that SC will not stay the electoral bond scheme. The comments came on a plea by petioners that it is being used to fill the coffers of ruling party. The Great Indian citizenship mess… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 21st January 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 20th, 2020
Oxfam:Time to Care report News:Oxfam, an international non-profit organisation has released the study ‘Time to Care’ ahead of the 50th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Facts: Report on Global inequality: The world’s 2,153 billionaires have more wealth than 4.6 billion people. The 22 richest men have more wealth than all the women… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 20th, 2020
7 PM |Why ‘Make in India’ has failed|20th January 2020
Context: ‘Make in India’ initiative Make in India: The Make in India initiative was launched by Prime Minister in September 2014 as part of a wider set of nation-building initiatives. Devised to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub, Make in India was a response to a critical situation. The campaign aims to… Continue reading 7 PM |Why ‘Make in India’ has failed|20th January 2020
Oxfam:Time to Care report
News:Oxfam, an international non-profit organisation has released the study ‘Time to Care’ ahead of the 50th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Facts: Report on Global inequality: The world’s 2,153 billionaires have more wealth than 4.6 billion people. The 22 richest men have more wealth than all the women in Africa. The world’s… Continue reading Oxfam:Time to Care report
India successfully test-fires K-4 nuclear capable missile
News:India has successfully test-fired the 3,500-km range K-4 submarine launched ballistic missile. Facts: About K-4 missile: K-4 is a nuclear-capable Intermediate-range submarine-launched ballistic missile. The missile has been developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO). The missile has a maximum range of about 3500 km.It is powered by solid rocket propellants. The missile is… Continue reading India successfully test-fires K-4 nuclear capable missile
Explained:About Hyperloop technology
News:The proposed Pune-Mumbai Hyperloop project,an ultra-modern transport system may be scrapped by the Maharashtra government. Facts: About Hyperloop: Hyperloop is a proposed mode of transportation that moves freight and people quickly, safely, on-demand and direct from origin to destination. The concept was first proposed by Elon Musk,CEO of the aerospace firm SpaceX. How does Hyperloop… Continue reading Explained:About Hyperloop technology
