News:Union Minister of State of North-Eastern Region has informed the Lok Sabha about the funds for North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme(NESIDS) scheme. Facts: About NESIDS scheme: North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme(NESIDS) was approved by the Government of India as a Central Sector Scheme in 2017. The scheme aims to fill up the gaps… Continue reading Funds for North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme(NESIDS)
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U.S. State Department approves $1 billion arms sale to India
News:United States has approved sale of 13 MK 45 naval guns to India and related equipments worth an estimated cost of $1 billion. Facts: About MK 45 naval guns: The MK 45 is manufactured by BAE Systems Land and Armaments at its facilities in Louisville,Kentucky in the US. It is a naval artillery gun designed… Continue reading U.S. State Department approves $1 billion arms sale to India
National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction
News:Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has informed the Rajya Sabha about the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction. Facts: About National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction: This Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is implementing the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) for 2018-2025. The plan aims to… Continue reading National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction
Singapore to get access to use India’s Chandipur missile test range
News:India and Singapore’s Defence minister has co-chaired the 4th Singapore-India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue(DMD) in Singapore. Facts: Key takeaways from the Dialogue: India has offered Singapore to use its Chandipur Integrated Test Range for launching and testing missiles and rockets. Singapore has territorial limitations due to its geographical location. Thus, India has already opened its military… Continue reading Singapore to get access to use India’s Chandipur missile test range
7 PM | The myths around free trade agreements | 21st November, 2019
Context: Free Trade Agreements and myths about its impact in reference to RCEP. More in news: On November 4, 2019 India decided against joining the 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP): The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a so-called mega-regional economic agreement being negotiated since 2012 between… Continue reading 7 PM | The myths around free trade agreements | 21st November, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #18 November 21, 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 21st, 2019
“There is need to move away from the present ‘staple grain fundamentalism,’ of Public Distribution System (PDS), to a more diversified food basket, with an emphasis on coarse grains.” Comment. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/turning-the-policy-focus-to-child-undernutrition/article30019889.ece “India’s female labour force participation rate ranks much low and is declining.” What are various reasons for low labour force participation of women… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 21st, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 21, 2019
1.“There is need to move away from the present ‘staple grain fundamentalism,’ of Public Distribution System (PDS), to a more diversified food basket, with an emphasis on coarse grains.” Comment. Answer 2.“India’s female labour force participation rate ranks much low and is declining.” What are various reasons for low labour force participation of women in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 21, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 20th, 2019
Explained:What is deposit insurance? News:Recently,the failure of the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative(PMC) Bank has reignited the debate on the low level of insurance against the deposits held by customers in Indian banks. Facts: What is the insurance cover provided currently? Currently,in case of a bank collapse,a depositor can claim an amount up to a maximum… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 20th, 2019
Rs 360-cr subsidy given to 285,000 EV buyers under FAME India: Javadekar
News: Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises has said that about 2.85 lakh buyers of electric/hybrid vehicles have been supported by a subsidy of Rs 360 crore under the FAME India Scheme. Facts: About Fame India Scheme Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme was launched in… Continue reading Rs 360-cr subsidy given to 285,000 EV buyers under FAME India: Javadekar
