Context: Supreme Court verdict on internet shutdown in Kashmir. More in news: Internet services in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are shut since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5 last year Recently, the Supreme Court gave a judgement in response to petitions filed against the Internet shutdown and curbing of other civil liberties in the Jammu… Continue reading 7 PM |The value of the SC’s Kashmir order| 13th January 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #60 January 13, 2020
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Daily Quiz #60 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 13, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 13th January 2020
GS -2 Tripura HC says social media posting a fundamental right Tripura HC in a landmark order, has said that posting on social media was tantamount to a fundamental right applicable to all citizens, including government employees. It has ordered the police to refrain from prosecuting a man who was earlier arrested over a social… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 13th January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 13, 2020
What is carbon tax? Do you think carbon tax can help in reducing air pollution in India? Suggest some measures to reduce air pollution in India. Answer What is financial inclusion? What are the challenges to financial inclusion in India? Discuss various government measures for the same. Answer The spread of dengue in India has… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 13, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 12th, 2020
Home Minister launches country’s first Cyber Crime Prevention Unit AASHVAST in Gandhinagar News:Home Minister has launched several Cyber initiative projects of the Gujarat police. Facts: About Cyber AASHVAST: Cyber Aashvast is an initiative started by the Cyber Crime Cell of the Gujarat Police. It will own an exclusive online portal that will have dedicated service… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 12th, 2020
Home Minister launches country’s first Cyber Crime Prevention Unit AASHVAST in Gandhinagar
News:Home Minister has launched several Cyber initiative projects of the Gujarat police. Facts: About Cyber AASHVAST: Cyber Aashvast is an initiative started by the Cyber Crime Cell of the Gujarat Police. It will own an exclusive online portal that will have dedicated service helpline for victims of cyber-crimes. Units under Cyber AASHVAST:There are four units… Continue reading Home Minister launches country’s first Cyber Crime Prevention Unit AASHVAST in Gandhinagar
Raisina Dialogue 2020 to host ministers from across globe
News:The Raisina Dialogue is to be held from January 14, 2020 in New Delhi. Facts: About Raisina Dialogue: The Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community. The dialogue is organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and Observer Research Foundation. Every year, global leaders in… Continue reading Raisina Dialogue 2020 to host ministers from across globe
India attends Hormuz Peace Initiative
News:India has recently attended the Hormuz Peace Initiative that was held in Tehran,Iran. Facts: About Hormuz Peace Initiative: The initiative was organized by Iran.It was attended by leading trade partners of Iran namely China, Oman, India and Afghanistan. It aims at stabilizing one of the world’s busiest shipping lane, the Strait of Hormuz in the… Continue reading India attends Hormuz Peace Initiative
ICAR to set up Farmers’ Innovation Fund
News:The Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR) is all set to start a Farmers Innovation Fund. Facts: About Farmers’ Innovation Fund: The farmers innovation fund aims to scientifically validate, scale-up and propagate the innovations of progressive farmers. It will link farmers and farming with science and will ensure that their farm practices are science-based. As part… Continue reading ICAR to set up Farmers’ Innovation Fund
