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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 19, 2019
1. What is ‘digital divide’? What are its implications? Also suggest measures to bridge the digital divide in India. The Hindu 2. “Climate change and unprecedented floods resulting from cloud bursts have facilitated the introduction of aquatic invasive alien species into new habitats in India.” Discuss the threat posed by invasive alien species on native… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 19, 2019
Land records in 90% of Indian villages have been computerised
News:According to the Ministry of Rural development,around 90% of the land of Indian villages have been computerised under Digital india Land Records Modernisation Programme(DILRMP). Facts: About Digital india Land Records Modernisation Programme(DILRMP): The Digital India Land Record Modernization Programme (DILRMP), previously known as the National Land Record Modernization Programme (NLRMP) was launched in 2008. The… Continue reading Land records in 90% of Indian villages have been computerised
Government approves Future Skilling Programme
News:The government has announced Rs 436 crore outlay for skilling 4 lakh professionals under Future Skills PRIME programme. Facts: About Future Skills Programme: FutureSkills Programme was launched in 2018 jointly by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and industry body NASSCOM. The programme aims to reskill 2 million professionals and potential employees & students… Continue reading Government approves Future Skilling Programme
Delegation from Bangladesh fails to arrive in Delhi for river panel meeting
News:Bangladesh has not sent a delegation for the Joint River Commission (JRC) meeting with India that was scheduled to be held in New Delhi.This has also delayed the agreement on sharing of the waters of Feni river. Facts: About Joint River Commission(JRC): The Joint River Commission came into existence as a result of the Indo-Bangladesh… Continue reading Delegation from Bangladesh fails to arrive in Delhi for river panel meeting
7 PM | In numbers and dimensions, the global refugee crisis | 19th December 2019
Context: Global Refugee Crisis. More in news: The first Global Refugee Forum (GRF), a two-day gathering of United Nations member states held in Geneva, Switzerland on 17th and 18th december. Who is a refugee? A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence. A… Continue reading 7 PM | In numbers and dimensions, the global refugee crisis | 19th December 2019
Asia is set to support global coal demand for the next 5 years: IEA
News:International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the IEA Coal Market Report 2019. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Coal remains a major fuel in global energy systems accounting for almost 40% of electricity generation and more than 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. The People’s Republic of China, India and other Asian economies led the expansion… Continue reading Asia is set to support global coal demand for the next 5 years: IEA
Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan receive prestigious UN medal
News:Recently,Indian peacekeepers serving in South Sudan have been awarded the United Nations(UN) medal for their service and contribution to building peace in the country. Facts: About United Nations Peacekeeping: United Nations Peacekeeping was created in 1948.It provides security and the political and peacebuilding support to help countries make the difficult, early transition from conflict to… Continue reading Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan receive prestigious UN medal
Packaged foods breach safe limits of salt, fat:CSE study
News:According to an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), an array of packaged snacks and fast foods breach safe limits of salt and fat content. Facts: About the study: The study has been conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment(CSE). It relied on the concept of the Recommended Dietary Allowance(RDA) to… Continue reading Packaged foods breach safe limits of salt, fat:CSE study
GST Council Meeting: No rate hike, vote for single lottery rate
News:Finance Minister has chaired the 38th GST Council Meeting in New Delhi. Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The GST Council has for the first time used the voting process and has voted to tax lotteries under the highest slab of 28%. The Council has decided to tax woven and non-woven bags at 18%, compared… Continue reading GST Council Meeting: No rate hike, vote for single lottery rate
