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Hunar Haat

News:Union Minority Affairs Minister has said that the Government will provide employment opportunities to lakhs of artisans, craftsmen and traditional culinary experts through Hunar Haat in the next 5 years. Facts: About Hunar Haat: The Hunar Haat  is an exhibition of handicrafts, embroidery made by artisans from the Minority Communities. Hunar Haats are organised by Ministry… Continue reading Hunar Haat

Feed Our Future

News:The United Nations World Food Programme(WFP) has launched a cinema advertisement campaign ‘Feed Our Future’ for India. Facts: About the Feed Our Future: The campaign aims to raise awareness and take steps against hunger and malnutrition in India. The purpose of the campaign is also to build a curiosity in the audience to search ‘ShareTheMeal’… Continue reading Feed Our Future

QS Indian University Rankings

News:The QS Indian University Rankings has been released. Facts: About QS University rankings: This is the second edition of the standalone rankings for India’s higher education institutions.  The rankings include public, private, higher education or deemed universities. Methodology:The methodology used eight indicators to determine the institutions’ rankings.These were academic reputation (weight of 30%),  employer reputation… Continue reading QS Indian University Rankings

Siachen Glacier

News:Government of India has declared that the Siachen Glacier area of Ladakh will be opened for tourists. Facts: About Siachen Glacier: Siachen is the world’s highest battlefield.It is among the largest glaciers in the nonpolar region of the world. The glacier is located in the Eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas. It is 75km long… Continue reading Siachen Glacier

Jiyo Parsi scheme

News:The government is considering allocating more funds for the Jiyo Parsi scheme for the next financial year. Facts: About the Jiyo Parsi scheme: Jiyo Parsi is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in 2013. The main objective of the scheme is to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi scheme

Prison Statistics of India

News:The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released the report ‘Prison Statistics India 2017.’ Facts: Key takeaways from the report: The majority of prisoners in India are under trial prisoners which means they have not yet been pronounced guilty by a court of law. Among states,the highest percentage of undertrial prisoners was in Meghalaya while… Continue reading Prison Statistics of India

Assam announces two-child limit for jobs in govt

News:Assam Government has announced a policy which says that no Government jobs will be provided to persons with more than two children after 1st January 2021. Facts: Why this policy: The policy was introduced as the population in Assam has grown exponentially higher as compared to other states. According to the 2011 census,the Assam had… Continue reading Assam announces two-child limit for jobs in govt

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 22, 2019

Q.1) “PM-KISAN scheme will not only lead to welfare of farmers, but can act as an important tool for India’s economic growth.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Trade strengthens peace and there needs to be a revised strategy towards restarting cross-Line of Control trade.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What do you understand by the term Brexit? What are… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 22, 2019

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