Discuss the problems faced by the power sector in India. Suggest some measures to tackle these problems. Answer What is National Infrastructure Pipeline?Discuss its need and significance in light of India’s aim to become a $5 trillion economy. Answer Discuss various provisions of Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana’ (SAGY). What are various challenges in realising the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 3, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 3rd January 2020
GS -2 When defection is a mere detour for an MLA The editorial highlights the ineffectiveness of the Anti Defection law and argues that it is possible to avoid Karnataka like incidents if MLA’s jumping ship are completely disqualified for six years In the ruins of unilateralism The editorial says that developments in 2019 suggests… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 3rd January 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 2nd, 2020
PM Modi says ISRO is planning to launch satellite Aditya to study Sun News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ISRO is planning to launch a satellite called Aditya L1 to study the sun. Facts: About Aditya L1 It will be India’s first satellite to study the sun. It is scheduled to be launched… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 2nd, 2020
Explained: What are role, powers of CDS?
News: General Bipin Rawat has been appointed as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Facts: CDS: It is a permanent position for a combined head of the tri-services i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force. The CDS will be a Four-star General. Role and Functions: 1. Be the principal military adviser to the Defence… Continue reading Explained: What are role, powers of CDS?
Gujarat: 10,000 cameras to be used for 2020 lion census
News: The Asiatic Lion Census is scheduled to take place in May 2020 Facts: The Gujarat forest department conducts lion census every five years in Asiatic Lion Landscape, which includes Gir National Park and Sanctuary. About Asiatic Lion It is listed as ‘Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List. It is listed in Schedule-I of the… Continue reading Gujarat: 10,000 cameras to be used for 2020 lion census
Chhattisgarh government launches financial scheme for labourers
News: Chhattisgarh government has launched ‘Mukhyamantri Vishwakarma Nirman Shramik Mrityu evam Divyang Sahayta Yojana’ Facts: About ‘Mukhyamantri Vishwakarma Nirman Shramik Mrityu evam Divyang Sahayta Yojana’ It seeks to provide fixed compensation for registered construction and unorganised labourers in the event of death on work or disability. On the death of a registered labourer at work,… Continue reading Chhattisgarh government launches financial scheme for labourers
India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations
News: India and Pakistan exchanged a list of their nuclear installations under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations Facts: About Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations The agreement was signed in 1988 and came into force in 1991. It mandates India and Pakistan to: o Refrain from… Continue reading India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations
Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)
News: The government has launched a web portal, ‘Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)’ in Delhi. Facts: About CEIR It is a database of the International Mobile Equipment (IMEI) numbers of blacklisted handsets. All network Operators can share blacklisted mobile devices on CEIR. Devices blacklisted in one network will not work on other networks even if… Continue reading Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)
PM Modi to disburse Rs 12,000 crore to 6 crore farmers under PM Kisan
News: The centre will release third instalment of PM KISAN of Rs. 2000 for December 2019-March 2020. The Prime Minister will also distribute Krishi Karman Awards. Facts: About PM KISAN Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. It was announced in February 2019.… Continue reading PM Modi to disburse Rs 12,000 crore to 6 crore farmers under PM Kisan
PM Modi says ISRO is planning to launch satellite Aditya to study Sun
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ISRO is planning to launch a satellite called Aditya L1 to study the sun. Facts: About Aditya L1 It will be India’s first satellite to study the sun. It is scheduled to be launched in 2021 aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-XL) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.… Continue reading PM Modi says ISRO is planning to launch satellite Aditya to study Sun
