News:Indian Army has began its work on the GOCO (Government Owned Contractor Operated) Model. Facts: About GOCO Model: The GOCO model was one of the recommendations of the Lt. Gen. DB Shekatkar (Retd.) committee to enhance combat capability and re-balancing defence expenditure. In GOCO model, the assets owned by government will be operated by the… Continue reading Indian Army begins work on GOCO Model
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Cabinet approves agreement between India and Mongolia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space
News:Cabinet approves agreement between India and Mongolia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful and Civilian Purposes. Facts: India-Mongolia outer space cooperation agreement: The Union Cabinet has approved an agreement between India and Mongolia on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful and civilian purposes. The… Continue reading Cabinet approves agreement between India and Mongolia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space
Govt issues revised norms for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with other nations
News:Government has revised guidelines for seeking assistance from foreign countries under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty(MLAT). Facts: About the guidelines: These guidelines were made in the backdrop of complaints against the bureaucratic delays in the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) on MLAT issues. The guidelines have provisions for service of documents to authorities of foreign country… Continue reading Govt issues revised norms for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with other nations
Explained: What is Epiphany festival
News:Recently,the Epiphany festival has been celebrated in parts of India such as Goa and Kerala. Facts: About Epiphany festival: Epiphany is a feast day or a day of commemoration.It is among the three oldest and major festival days in Christianity.The two others being Christmas and Easter. This festival is celebrated in Christianity to mark the… Continue reading Explained: What is Epiphany festival
CCI Releases ‘Market Study on E-commerce in India’
News:The Competition Commission of India(CCI) has released a Report titled ‘Market Study on E-commerce in India: Key Findings and Observations’. Facts: Key takeaways from the study: The E-Commerce Sector was established in 2009.However, the sector gained momentum in 2014. In 2017, the sector held 3,500 million USD investment.There are around 4757 E-commerce start-ups in India… Continue reading CCI Releases ‘Market Study on E-commerce in India’
Daily Quiz #57 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 9, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 9th January 2020
GS -2 In a first, submarines of China, Pakistan rehearse in Arabian Sea Navies of China and Pakistan, holding nine-day exercises in the Arabian Sea to enhance their all-weather strategic partnership, have for the first-time deployed submarines, providing a rare major exposure to the Chinese navy in the region. Reading between fault-lines The article highlights… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 9th January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 9, 2020
What do you understand by the term radicalisation? What are various reasons for growing radicalisation in the society? Discuss its consequences and measures needed. Answer A focus on developing human capital and employment generation can help India to become a $5 trillion economy. Comment. Answer What is the Indian Ocean Dipole? What are its characteristic… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 9, 2020
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Neon, the world’s first ‘Artificial Human’ News: Samsung-backed Star Labs has unveiled Neon, the world’s first “artificial humans”. Facts: About Neon Neon is a humanoid AI chatbot It aims to deliver a personalised experience with an AI. It has the ability to show emotions and intelligence. Additional Information: Artificial Intelligence: It refers to the ability… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 8th, 2020
IMD’s State of Climate Report: 2019 the seventh warmest year since 1901
News: India Meteorological Department (IMD) released State of the Climate Report-2019 Facts: Key takeaways from State of the Climate Report-2019 The past decade was the hottest on record for India. 2019 was the seventh warmest year since 1901. The annual rainfall in 2019 was 109% of the long period average for 1961–2010 Five cyclones were… Continue reading IMD’s State of Climate Report: 2019 the seventh warmest year since 1901
