News:The World Economic Forum has released the ‘Global Risks Report 2020’. Facts: About Global Risks report: The report describes changes occurring in the global risks landscape from year to year and identifies global catastrophic risks. This is the first time in the report’s 10-year-history that all of the top five issues that are likely to… Continue reading WEF:Global Risks Report,2020
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Explained:About India’s fiscal deficit
News:Recently,former Economic Affairs secretary has claimed that the actual fiscal deficit for the last financial year and the current one is more than a full percentage point higher than the official data. Facts: What is Fiscal Deficit? Fiscal Deficit is the difference between the Revenue Receipts plus Non-debt Capital Receipts (NDCR) and the total expenditure.… Continue reading Explained:About India’s fiscal deficit
Rojgaar Sangi- app to connect trained candidates with jobs
News:Recently, the Chhattisgarh State Skill Development Authority (CSSDA) has launched a mobile phone app – ‘Rojgaar Sangi’. Facts: About Rojgaar Sangi: The mobile application aims to connect trained candidates with the jobs.It will also help start-up companies to hire an office staff. The app has been developed with the help of National Informatics Centre (NIC).… Continue reading Rojgaar Sangi- app to connect trained candidates with jobs
IT rules to separate social media firms, other online platforms
News:Government has said that Draft Information Technology [Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment) Rules] 2018 are under process of revision in the wake of instances of violence and lynchings affiliated with content posted on social media platforms. Facts: Internet Intermediary: Internet intermediary refers to a company that facilitates the use of the Internet.Such companies include internet service providers(ISPs),… Continue reading IT rules to separate social media firms, other online platforms
US removes designation of China as currency manipulator
News:The US has removed China as a currency manipulator as the two countries are preparing to sign a trade deal. Facts: About Currency manipulator: Currency manipulation happens when governments try to artificially tweak the exchange rate to gain an unfair advantage in trade. US defines currency manipulation as when countries deliberately influence the exchange rate… Continue reading US removes designation of China as currency manipulator
CARA celebrates 5th Annual Day
News:Central Adoption Resource Authority(CARA) has celebrated its 5th Annual Day in New Delhi. Facts: About CARA: Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutory body of Ministry of Women & Child Development,Government of India. It functions as the nodal body for adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country… Continue reading CARA celebrates 5th Annual Day
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #63 January 16, 2020
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Daily Quiz #63 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 16, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 16th January 2020
GS -2 US, China reset trade relationship with Phase 1 deal USA and China has signed an initial trade deal that is expected to boost export from US farmers and manufacturers to China. The centrepiece of the deal is a pledge by China to purchase at least an additional $200 billion worth of US farm… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 16th January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 16, 2020
What is the importance of good early childhood education in child development? Discuss various provisions regarding primary education in draft National Education Policy. Answer What is stagflation? What steps should be taken to control stagflation in Indian economy? Answer In the coming decade, India’s cities need to focus on governance and sustainable development. In light… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 16, 2020
