News:Recently,the central government had invoked Rule 12 of the Government of India(Transaction of Business) Rules to revoke the President’s Rule in Maharashtra. Facts: What is Rule 12? Rule 12 of the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961 allows the Prime Minister to depart from laid down norms at his discretion. The rule says… Continue reading Explained: What is Rule 12,used by Centre to revoke President’s Rule in Maharashtra
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Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai among 113 cities in world on new global prosperity index
News:The first-ever Prosperity & Inclusion City Seal and Awards(PICSA) Index has been released. Facts: About the index: The index has been prepared by the Basque institutions and compiled by D&L Partners. The index measures factors such as the affordability of housing and access to education and healthcare, besides GDP per capita. The index has ranked… Continue reading Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai among 113 cities in world on new global prosperity index
Scientists identify a protein increases action of insulin, helps regulate blood sugar levels
News:Recently,Scientists have identified a protein called secretagon(SCGN) that can help regulate blood sugar levels in the body. Facts: About Secretagon(SCGN): Secretagon is a protein that in humans is encoded by SCGN gene. The encoded protein is secreted calcium-binding protein which is found in cytoplasm. What were the findings? Scientists have found that SCGN has a… Continue reading Scientists identify a protein increases action of insulin, helps regulate blood sugar levels
Sangai festival kicks off in Manipur
News:Recently,the ‘Manipur Sangai Festival’, the biggest tourism festival of the state has started. Facts: About Sangai festival: Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department every year from November 21 to 30. Since 2010,the Tourism Festival has been renamed as the Sangai Festival as Sangai deer is the state animal of… Continue reading Sangai festival kicks off in Manipur
Explained: When the Supreme Court reviews a decision
Review petition:- News:Recently,a number of review petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a review of its delivered decisions. Facts: About Review Petition: According to the constitution,the judgment of the Supreme Court becomes the law of the land.It is final because it provides certainty for deciding future cases. However,the Constitution under Article 137… Continue reading Explained: When the Supreme Court reviews a decision
Explained: What is Golden Rice?
News:Bangladesh could be on the verge of becoming the first country to approve plantation of Golden Rice. Facts: About Golden Rice: Golden rice is a variety of rice (Oryza sativa) produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta-carotene,a precursor of vitamin A in the edible parts of rice. It is intended to produce a fortified food… Continue reading Explained: What is Golden Rice?
Manipur, J&K record maximum number of cases under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
News:According to the National Crime Records Data(NCRB), more than 35% cases registered under the stringent Unlawful Activities(Prevention) Act (UAPA) were recorded in Manipur.Manipur was followed by Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Facts: About UAPA Act,1967: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 is an act of parliament.It aims to curb certain unlawful activities including… Continue reading Manipur, J&K record maximum number of cases under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
All about exchange-traded funds
Facts: Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF): An ETF is a fund that comprises a group of stocks that are listed on an exchange and can be simply traded like any other listed security. Usually,ETFs are passive funds where the fund manager doesn’t select stocks on your behalf.The fund simply copies an index and endeavors to accurately reflect… Continue reading All about exchange-traded funds
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 25, 2019
“The increasing influence of social media in global politics and national elections demand strong measures.”Comment Answer “Environmental migration is real and will increase multifold in the near future.” In light of this discuss the impact of increasing environmental migration in India. How India should prepare itself to face it? Answer Discuss the issue related to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 25, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 25th, 2019
“The increasinginfluence of social media in global politics and national elections demand strong measures.”Comment https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/internet/google-bars-elections-ads-from-using-political-leanings-voter-data/article30034474.ece “Environmental migration is real and will increase multifold in the near future.” In light of this discuss the impact of increasing environmental migration in India. How India should prepare itself to face it? https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/hungry-tides-in-the-sundarbans/article30054094.ece?homepage=true Discuss the issue related… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 25th, 2019
