News: The deadline for the Accessible India campaign has been extended to March 2020. Facts: Accessible India Campaign- Sugamaya Bharat Abhiyan It is a nation-wide Campaign launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in 2015. It aims to provide universal accessibility to persons… Continue reading Targets missed, Accessible India campaign’s deadline extended
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National Afforestation Programme
News: Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change informed Lok Sabha about National Afforestation Programme. Facts: About National Afforestation Programme (2000): Aim: Sustainable development and management of forest resources Objectives: Ecological restoration of degraded forests Improve livelihoods of the forest-fringe communities Implementation: It is implemented by three tier institutional setup through State Forest Development Agency… Continue reading National Afforestation Programme
PM Modi chairs National Ganga Council meeting
News: The National Ganga Council will meet on 14th December in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Facts: About National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga (National Ganga Council) It has been established as an Authority under National Council for River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Act, 2016. Composition: It comprises the chief ministers of… Continue reading PM Modi chairs National Ganga Council meeting
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 14, 2019
1. “In the absence of scientific planning and implementation, measures like Jal Shakti Abhiyan may not be successful.” Discuss in the light of looming water crisis across India. The Hindu 2. Explain how vaccines work? Discuss the significance of vaccination and mention various challenges regarding vaccination in India. The Hindu 3. Comment on the significance… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 14, 2019
Economic Census Flagged off in Delhi
News: The Seventh Economic Census was launched in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Facts: About Economic Census Economic Census is a complete count of all economic establishments located within the geographical boundary of India. It is conducted every five years by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The first Economic census was… Continue reading Economic Census Flagged off in Delhi
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 14, 2019
“In the absence of scientific planning and implementation, measures like Jal Shakti Abhiyan may not be successful.” Discuss in the light oflooming water crisis across India. Answer 2.Explain how vaccines work? Discuss the significance of vaccination and mention various challenges regarding vaccination in India. Answer Comment on the significance of framers union in India. What… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 14, 2019
Ministry of HRD is implementing the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
News:Ministry of Human Resource Development has informed Lok Sabha about the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. Facts: About Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan: Samagra Shiksha is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2000-2001. It is implemented by Government of India in partnership with State Governments. The scheme is an overarching programme for the school education sector extending from pre-school… Continue reading Ministry of HRD is implementing the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
MEA to host 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue
News:Union Ministry of External Affairs will be hosting the 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue(IOD) and Delhi Dialogue at Delhi,India. Facts: About the Indian Ocean Dialogue(IOD): The Indian Ocean Dialogue(IOD) is a flagship initiative of the Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA). The dialogue has its origins in the 13th Council of Ministers meeting, held in 2013 in Perth,… Continue reading MEA to host 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management
News:Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM). Facts: About NCSCM: The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) is a research institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). The institute undertakes studies and research in the area of… Continue reading National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management
As Delhi bus gangrape case moves towards closure, some questions on death penalty answered
News:The 2012 Delhi bus gangrape case is moving towards its final conclusion. with the convicts being given death sentence. Facts: What is Death Penalty? Death penalty also known as Capital punishment is a government sanctioned practice whereby a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for the gravest of crimes such… Continue reading As Delhi bus gangrape case moves towards closure, some questions on death penalty answered
