News: Astronomers from the University of Warwick’s Department of Physics and the Millennium Nucleus for Planet Formation (NPF) at the University of Valparaiso have found the first-ever evidence of a planet orbiting a dead white dwarf star. Facts: The star is around 2000 light-years away from Earth. The planet orbits the white dwarf every ten… Continue reading Planet orbiting white dwarf star is a breakthrough discovery
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Fit India Plogging Run
News: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced Ripu Daman Bevli as the Plogging Ambassador of India. Facts: About Fit India Plogging Run: Fit India Plogging Run is a part of the Fit India Movement. It was launched on October 2, 2019. Plog Run is a unique way of picking up garbage while jogging.… Continue reading Fit India Plogging Run
Ministry of Tribal affairs to Announce Achievements of ‘Prime Minister Van Dhan Yojana’
News: Ministry of Tribal Affairs will announce the 100 days achievements of ‘Prime Minister Van Dhan Yojana’. The Ministry will also launch the international fashion designer Ms. Ritu Beri as Chief Design Consultant for TRIFED to promote tribal arts & culture. Facts: About Prime Minister Van Dhan Yojana Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY) is… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal affairs to Announce Achievements of ‘Prime Minister Van Dhan Yojana’
7 PM | Taking it personally: Data Protection Bill| 7th December 2019
Context: The Personal Data Protection Bill. More in news: The Personal Data Protection Bill could be introduced in either house of the Parliament in the current Winter Session which will conclude on December 13. Personal Data: According to the Justice B. N. Srikrishna committee of experts on a Data Protection Framework for India, “personal data… Continue reading 7 PM | Taking it personally: Data Protection Bill| 7th December 2019
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 7, 2019
1. What are the salient features of the draft Seed Bill, 2019? Discuss various concerns related to the bill. The Hindu 2. What are the functions of National Human Rights Commission? Examine whether National Human Rights Commission has been able to fulfill its mandate. Indian Express 3. Discuss the contribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 7, 2019
Daily Quiz #32 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 7, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 7, 2019
What are the salient features of the draft Seed Bill, 2019? Discuss various concerns related to the bill. Answer What are the functions of National Human Rights Commission? Examine whether National Human Rights Commission has been able to fulfill its mandate. Answer Discuss the contribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to modern India and Constitution of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 7, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 6th, 2019
Odisha govt. scheme to merge with ‘PM-Kisan’ yojana News: The Odisha government has decided to merge its KALIA Scheme with Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) yojana. Facts: About KALIA Scheme: “Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation” (Kalia) scheme of Odisha is a direct cash transfer scheme for small and marginal farmers and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 6th, 2019
India suffered maximum number of climate-related fatalities in 2018
News: Non-profit organization Germanwatch released the Global Climate Risk 2020 report at UNFCC CoP 25 in Madrid, Spain. Facts: About Global Climate Risk Index: The Global Climate Risk Index (CRI) developed by Germanwatch analyses quantified impacts of extreme weather events. It analyses the impact both in terms of fatalities as well as economic losses that… Continue reading India suffered maximum number of climate-related fatalities in 2018
BRICS remote Sensing Satellite Constellation
News: Space agencies of the BRICS group of nations have been negotiating a framework agreement to formalise the cooperation on building a ‘virtual constellation of remote-sensing satellites’. Facts: About BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation Background: 1st BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Consultation Forum was held In Brazil in 2017. Objectives: o To intensify cooperation among BRICS… Continue reading BRICS remote Sensing Satellite Constellation
