News: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and J&K administration’s have different viewpoint on the application of Article 371 in J&K Facts: Article 371, contained in XXI of the Constitution, grants some temporary, transition and special provisions to some states in India. Article State Provision 371 Maharashtra and Gujarat Governors of the states are given… Continue reading Article 371
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Key takeaways from CoP 25
News: UNFCC CoP25 concluded in Madrid, Spain Facts: Key takeaways No agreement on carbon markets: No agreement was reached on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement which enables the Sustainable Development Mechanism (SDM) as a new carbon market instrument for the period after 2020 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), 2020: The index developed by Germanwatch,… Continue reading Key takeaways from CoP 25
Explained: What is the UN body that has criticized India for the new citizenship Act?
News: The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) expressed concern over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act for being fundamentally discriminatory in nature. Facts: About the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) It is the principal UN entity on human rights. It is a part of the UN Secretariat, one of… Continue reading Explained: What is the UN body that has criticized India for the new citizenship Act?
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 17, 2019
What measures have been taken by the government to create a conducive environment for the disabled community? Discuss various reasons for limited impact of such initiatives. Answer What are the salient features of Pradhan Mantri AnnadataAaySanrakshan Abhiyan. Discuss various issues related to the scheme. Answer “Urban infrastructure is critical for development of the cities and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 17, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 16th, 2019
‘Maternity scheme exclusionary, need benefits for all’ News: Critics have highlighted issues with Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana It is a conditional Maternity Benefit Programme launched by Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2017. It is in accordance to the National Food Security Act 2013. Objectives:… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 16th, 2019
Government has taken various initiatives to develop a world class research facilities in India: HRD Minister
News:Union Minister for Human Resource Development has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives taken by Government to promote research in the field of science & engineering. Facts: Government has taken following initiatives to promote research in the field of science & engineering and to develop a world class research facilities: Prime Minister Research Fellowship Scheme:… Continue reading Government has taken various initiatives to develop a world class research facilities in India: HRD Minister
India’s rising retail prices stoke worries of stagflation
News:India’s retail price inflation has jumped to a 40-month high at a time when India’s growth has slowed down to a six-year low.This has prompted some economists to warn that the country could be entering into a stagflationary phase. Facts: About Stagflation: The term Stagflation was first coined by Paul Samuelson who was the first… Continue reading India’s rising retail prices stoke worries of stagflation
BRICS’ NDB pledges $100 million to NIIF
News:Recently,New Development Bank(NDB) has committed $100 million to India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF). Facts: About NDB: The New Development Bank(NDB) formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank is a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). The bank was founded in 2014 but was was… Continue reading BRICS’ NDB pledges $100 million to NIIF
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 16, 2019
1. “The newly passed amendment to the Citizenship Act redefines the way migrants can become Indian citizens.” In light of this discuss various concerns related to it. Why such an amendment is needed? Indian Express 2. Discuss various reasons behind Brexit. How Brexit would impact India? The Hindu 3. Critically analyse the progress made in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 16, 2019
Planting trees, managing plastic waste helping this Kerala village to become carbon-neutral
News: Meenagnadi village panchayat, Wayanad, Kerala has taken initiative to become a carbon-neutral village Facts: Carbon-neutral Meenangadi project: Started in 2016, it involves afforestation programs, recycling of plastic waste, providing lower-emission cooking stoves. Sustainable Action for Climate Resilient Development in Majuli’ (SACReD, Majuli): it was launched by Assam government in 2016. It seeks to make… Continue reading Planting trees, managing plastic waste helping this Kerala village to become carbon-neutral
