International Anti-Corruption Day News: December 9 is observed as the International Anti-Corruption day Facts: About International Anti-Corruption Day The United Nations General Assembly on October 31, 2003, adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption, and designated December 9 International Anti-Corruption Day. Anti-corruption Day sis celebrated annually since 2005 when the Convention came into force. The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 9th, 2019
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The seas have less oxygen now than they used to. Why, and what does this mean?
News: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a report titled “Ocean deoxygenation: Everyone’s problem”. It reports the scale and nature of the changes being driven by ocean deoxygenation Facts: Ocean Deoxygenation: It is defined as the reduction in oxygen content of the ocean due to anthropogenic effects. Key takeaways from the report:… Continue reading The seas have less oxygen now than they used to. Why, and what does this mean?
2.3 million children in India unvaccinated for measles
News: US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, reported on the state of measles around the world. Facts: Key Takeaways In 2018, measles caused an estimated 10 million cases and 1, 42,000 deaths globally. There were nearly 70,000 cases of measles in India in 2018, the third-highest… Continue reading 2.3 million children in India unvaccinated for measles
International Anti-Corruption Day
News: December 9 is observed as the International Anti-Corruption day Facts: About International Anti-Corruption Day Anti-corruption Day is celebrated annually since 2005 when the United Nations Convention against Corruption came into force. The day aims to raise awareness about corruption and of the role of Convention in fighting and preventing it. The theme for 2019… Continue reading International Anti-Corruption Day
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GS -2 Citizenship (Amendment) bill to be tabled today The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill will be tabled in Loksabha on Dec 9. It intends to amend the Citizenship Act 1955. It seeks to grant citizenship to illegal non-muslims from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, who came to India on or before December 31, 2014. 6 years on,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 9th December 2019
Explained: Who were the Paikas of Odisha and what will the Paika Memorial celebrate?
News:President will lay the foundation stone for a memorial to mark 200 years of the Paika Rebellion. Facts: Who were Paikas: The Paikas were a class of military retainers who had been recruited since the 16th century by kings in Odisha from a variety of social groups to render martial services in return for hereditary… Continue reading Explained: Who were the Paikas of Odisha and what will the Paika Memorial celebrate?
Explained: Bill to set up a unified Authority to regulate financial products
News:The International Financial Services Centres Authority Bill,2019 is likely to be tabled in the Parliament. Facts: About IFSC: International Financial Services Centres(IFSC) is a jurisdiction that provides financial services to resident and non-resident Indians in foreign currencies. They are intended to provide Indian corporates with easier access to global financial markets, and to complement and… Continue reading Explained: Bill to set up a unified Authority to regulate financial products
6 years on, Lokpal is yet to get prosecution wing
News:Recently,it has been revealed that almost six years after the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, was signed into law,several key provisions needed for the anti-corruption ombudsman to function have still not been operationalised. Facts: About Lokpal: The term Lokpal was coined in 1963 but the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act came into force in 2104.However,It was… Continue reading 6 years on, Lokpal is yet to get prosecution wing
Philippines likely to finalise BrahMos deal by next year
News:The Philippines is set to become the first country to buy the BrahMos cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia. Facts: About Brahmos missile: BrahMos is a Supersonic Cruise missile.It is a joint venture between India and Russia.It is named after Brahmaputra and Moscow rivers. The missile is capable of being launched from land,… Continue reading Philippines likely to finalise BrahMos deal by next year
