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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 19, 2019
What is ‘digital divide’? What are its implications? Also suggest measures to bridge the digital divide in India. Answer “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 ecosystem and how… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 19, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 18th, 2019
Govt. aims to provide broadband access to all villages by 2022 News: Ministry of Communications launched National Broadband Mission (NBM). Facts: Aim: fast track growth of digital communications infrastructure and bridge the digital divide Objectives: Broadband access to all villages by 2022 Facilitate universal and equitable access to broadband services Lay incremental 30 lakhs route… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 18th, 2019
Explained: What is the global refugee meet currently underway in Geneva?
News:The first Global Refugee Forum(GRF),a two-day gathering of United Nations member states has began in Geneva, Switzerland. Facts: About Global Refugee forum: The Global Refugee forum is jointly hosted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency and the government of Switzerland. The Global Refugee Forum is guided by the… Continue reading Explained: What is the global refugee meet currently underway in Geneva?
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #41 December 18, 2019
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 18, 2019
1. What are the important functions of the Finance Commission? Discuss the terms of reference of the 15th finance commission and various apprehensions about it. The Hindu 2. “Section 124A of IPC has become as a tool of oppression to suppress the voice of many” Do you agree? Discuss whether it should be scrapped from… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 18, 2019
Explained: Why Pranab Mukherjee wants 1,000 MPs — and why Lok Sabha has only 543 today
News:Recently,former President has said that the number of seats in Lok Sabha should be increased to 1,000 from the present 543 as every MP represents an average 16-18 lakh Indians which is too large a number to be kept in touch. Facts: About the strength of Lok Sabha: Article 81 of the Constitution defines the… Continue reading Explained: Why Pranab Mukherjee wants 1,000 MPs — and why Lok Sabha has only 543 today
Congress MP seeks privilege proceedings against Union Minister
News:Recently,a Privilege Motion has been moved against the Union Textile Minister in the Lok Sabha. Facts: About Privilege Motion: Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively so that they can effectively discharge their functions. When any of these rights and immunities are disregarded,the offence is called a… Continue reading Congress MP seeks privilege proceedings against Union Minister
GEM launches National Outreach Programme – GEM Samvaad
News:Ministry of Commerce & Industry has launched a national outreach Programme called GeM Samvaad. Facts: About GeM Samvaad: The outreach programme aims to spread awareness about the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The programme will take place with stakeholders across the country and with local sellers in order to facilitate the on-boarding of local sellers on the… Continue reading GEM launches National Outreach Programme – GEM Samvaad
AMRUT mission extended by 2 more years till 2022
News:The Central Government has decided to extend the mission period of its flagship initiative Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) by two more years till 2022. Facts: About AMRUT: AMRUT stands for Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation. The mission was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs,Government… Continue reading AMRUT mission extended by 2 more years till 2022
