News:Recently, the National Agro Chemical Congress was conducted at Indian Agricultural Research Institute(IARI),New Delhi. Facts: What are Agro-chemicals? Agro chemicals are the generic name given to chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides use in agricultural to facilitate plant growth and protection. About National Agro Chemical Congress: The Congress is being conducted by Society of Pesticide… Continue reading National Agrochemicals Congress concludes with recommendations for safe and judicious pesticide use in the country
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7 PM | The fountainhead of India’s economic malaise | 18th November, 2019
Context: Economic Slowdown and revival of consumer confidence. More in news: Former PM Manmohan Singh says ‘palpable climate of fear’ is stifling economic growth & could end up causing stagflation. Nominal GDP growth is at a 15-year low Unemployment is at a 45-year high Household consumption is at a four-decade low Bad loans in banks… Continue reading 7 PM | The fountainhead of India’s economic malaise | 18th November, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #15 November 18, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 17th, 2019
CBI forms unit to check online child abuse cases News:The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has set up an Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSAE) Prevention/Investigation Unit. Facts: About the unit: The unit will probe offences covered under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code(IPC),the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 17th, 2019
India fares better than China in global bribery risk matrix
News:The Trace Bribery Matrix,2019 has been released by TRACE, a US based organisation. Facts: About the Trace Bribery Matrix: TRACE is a US based organisation which provides ranking to various countries in terms of the risk of bribery companies face in doing business in those countries. The Matrix evaluates 200 countries countries under four parameters… Continue reading India fares better than China in global bribery risk matrix
CBI forms unit to check online child abuse cases
News:The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has set up an Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSAE) Prevention/Investigation Unit. Facts: About the unit: The unit will probe offences covered under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code(IPC),the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Information Technology(IT) Act and other relevant laws. It will… Continue reading CBI forms unit to check online child abuse cases
Delhi has the most unsafe tap water
News:Union Minister of Consumer Affairs has released the Water Quality Report for State Capitals & Delhi as analysed by the Bureau of India Standards (BIS). Facts: About the report: The samples of drinking water were tested as per Indian Standard 10500:2012 (Specification for Drinking Water) as set by the Bureau of India Standards (BIS). The… Continue reading Delhi has the most unsafe tap water
India completes Agni II test fire successfully
News:India successfully conducted the first night trial of ‘Agni-II’ from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast. Facts: About Agni-II: Agni-II is an intermediate-range ballistic missile(IRBM) that has already been inducted into the armed forces.This was the first time that this missile was test-fired at night. The missile was developed by DRDO (Defence Research and… Continue reading India completes Agni II test fire successfully
Explained: What is Germany’s Climate Protection Act?
News:German parliament has passed the Climate Protection Act in an attempt to reach its climate target by 2030. Facts: Key features of the bill: The bill aims to cut Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions to 55% of the 1990 levels by 2030. It consists of emissions targets for different sectors of the economy such as transport,… Continue reading Explained: What is Germany’s Climate Protection Act?
NCDEX ties up with NSE Indices to launch AGRIDEX
News:The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange(NCDEX) has tied up with National Stock Exchange(NSE) to launch India’s first agri index ‘NCDEX Agridex’. Facts: About Agridex: The index represents a basket of ten commodities that are selected based on both liquidity and its importance in Indian and global commodities market. The index will be made tradable after… Continue reading NCDEX ties up with NSE Indices to launch AGRIDEX
