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Indo-Japanese joint exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ begins off Chennai Coast
News:The Coast Guards of India and Japan took part in a joint exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ off the Chennai coast. Facts: About Sahyog-kaijin: Exercise Sahyog-Kaijin is a joint exercise between India and Japanese Coast Guards. The exercise is aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and mutual understanding between the two coast guards. It also aims to enhance… Continue reading Indo-Japanese joint exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ begins off Chennai Coast
Defence minister flags off 51st K9 VAJRA-T Gun
News:Defence Minister has flagged off the 51st K-9 Vajra-T gun at the Larsen and Toubro Armoured Systems Complex at Hazira, Surat. Facts: About K-9 Vajra: The K9 Vajra has been developed by Larsen and Toubro(L&T) Armoured Systems. It has been developed under the Buy Global programme of Defence Procurement Procedure(DPP) where foreign companies are allowed… Continue reading Defence minister flags off 51st K9 VAJRA-T Gun
Explained: Why a virus detected in Australian mosquitoes has been named Yada Yada
News:Recently,a virus detected in Australian mosquitoes has been provisionally named the Yada Yada virus(YYV). Facts: About Yada Yada Virus: Yada Yada Virus belongs to the group alphavirus.The virus has been detected in Australian mosquitoes. The virus poses no threat to human beings because it is a part of a group of viruses that only infect… Continue reading Explained: Why a virus detected in Australian mosquitoes has been named Yada Yada
Harmonised System of Nomenclature(HSN) code
News:Union Minister of Commerce & Industry has said that no imports will be allowed into the country without HSN code. Facts: Why stricter regulations? The minister said that the free trade agreements(FTA) of India with other countries has not led to the growth of India’s trade because of the poor quality of the products and… Continue reading Harmonised System of Nomenclature(HSN) code
1st Session of India-Norway Dialogue on Trade & Investment
News:The first Session of India-Norway Dialogue on Trade & Investment (DTI) was convened in New Delhi on 15-16 January, 2020. Facts: About the Dialogue: India and Norway signed Dialogue of Trade and Investment when Norway Prime Minister visited India in 2019. Based on the agreement,the countries held their first meeting to discuss trade and investment.… Continue reading 1st Session of India-Norway Dialogue on Trade & Investment
Must Read News Articles I 17th January 2020
GS -2 India to invite Imran Khan for Shanghai Council meet Ministry of External Affairs has said that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will be invited to participate in the Heads of Government council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. It will be hosted by India later this year. Imran Khan has not been invited… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 17th January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 17, 2020
Recent NCRB report has shown a rise in crimes against women over the years. Discuss various reasons for this. Suggest some measures to improve the situation. Answer What is blockchain technology? Discuss its advantages and potential applications. Answer What are parliamentary standing committees? Discuss their need and significance in Parliamentary democracy. Answer How globalisation has… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 17, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 16, 2020
1. What is the importance of good early childhood education in child development? Discuss various provisions regarding primary education in draft National Education Policy. The Hindu 2. What is stagflation? What steps should be taken to control stagflation in Indian economy? The Hindu 3. In the coming decade, India’s cities need to focus on governance… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 16, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 16th, 2020
India 117th among 190 countries in empowering women News: World Bank released Women Business and the Law (WBL) 2020 index which measures economic empowerment of women Facts: About the Index: It uses 8 indicators to measure legal differences between men and women as they transition through different stages of working life. Key takeaways from Women… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 16th, 2020
