1. Greater participation of women in police and judiciary, would help to reduce the violence against women in society. Comment. The Hindu 2. Give an account of looming water crisis situation in India. Discuss how Atal Bhujal Yojana would help in preventing water crisis situation. Indian Express 3. ‘Securing personal data is the key to… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 28, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 28, 2019
A greater participation of women in police and judiciary, would help to reduce the violence against women in society. Comment. Answer Give an account of looming water crisis situation in India. Discuss how Atal Bhujal Yojana would help in preventing water crisis situation. Answer ‘Securing personal data is the key to making India truly digital’.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 28, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 27th, 2019
Periyar: Why the iconoclast social reformer matters in Tamil Nadu News:Recently,a political party in Tamil Nadu has posted a tweet on 46th death anniversary of Periyar which has triggered a firestorm of protests in the state. Facts: About E V Ramasamy Periyar: E V Ramasamy Periyar was born in 1879.He was an Indian social activist… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 27th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #48 December 27, 2019
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Periyar: Why the iconoclast social reformer matters in Tamil Nadu
News:Recently,a political party in Tamil Nadu has posted a tweet on 46th death anniversary of Periyar which has triggered a firestorm of protests in the state. Facts: About E V Ramasamy Periyar: E V Ramasamy Periyar was born in 1879.He was an Indian social activist and politician. As a member of Congress Party: E.V. Ramasamy… Continue reading Periyar: Why the iconoclast social reformer matters in Tamil Nadu
Bar-headed goose spotted near Pandalam
News:Recently,Bar-headed Goose has been spotted in the wetlands of Karingali Puncha in Pathanamthitta District of Kerala. Facts: About Bar-headed Goose: The Bar-headed goose (Anser Indicus) are found in central China and Mongolia and they breed there. They start migration to the Indian sub-continent during the winter and stay till the end of the season. They… Continue reading Bar-headed goose spotted near Pandalam
Union Minister inaugurates 2nd Edition of “Eat Right Mela”
News:Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare has inaugurated the 2nd edition of Eat Right Mela in New Delhi. Facts: Initiatives launched during the event: About Eat Right Mela: Eat Right Mela has been organised by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It is an outreach activity for citizens to nudge them towards… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates 2nd Edition of “Eat Right Mela”
Aadhaar made mandatory for Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana pension scheme
News:Government has decided to make Aadhaar mandatory for subscribers of the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana(PMVVY). Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana(PMVVY): Government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) in 2017. Aim:To provide social security during old age and to protect elderly persons aged 60 and above against a future fall… Continue reading Aadhaar made mandatory for Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana pension scheme
Explained: Atal Bhujal Yojana — Why a scheme for groundwater
News:Recently,the Prime Minister has launched the Atal Bhujal Yojana amid growing concerns over the country’s groundwater resources. Facts: About Groundwater crisis in India: India accounts for 16% of the world’s population living in less than 2.5% of the global area and has just 4% of the global water resources. Groundwater is one of the most… Continue reading Explained: Atal Bhujal Yojana — Why a scheme for groundwater
7 PM | Disrupting the gender-blind political discourse in India | 27th December 2019
Context: Women Empowerment and how democracy can facilitate the process of empowerment. More in news: In the recently released Global Gap Index report 2020, India slipped to the 112th rank from its 108th position in the 2018. Women Empowement: Women Empowerment refers to complete emancipation of women from socio-economic shackles of dependency and deprivations. Often made synonymous to… Continue reading 7 PM | Disrupting the gender-blind political discourse in India | 27th December 2019
