Q.1) “Appeasement of castes whether upper or lower by politicians for vote bank politics has led to strengthening of caste system in India.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 has failed to protect women from sexual harassment at their place of work.” In light of this discuss various… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 21st, 2019
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World Intellectual Property Indicators 2019
News:World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO) has released the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2019. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: In 2018, patent filings around the world exceeded by around 3.3 million, representing a 5.2% growth over 2017 figures. The global growth in IP filings was driven by China which accounted for over 50% of IP filings… Continue reading World Intellectual Property Indicators 2019
Shirui Lily Festival
News: Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture has inaugurated the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district,Manipur. Facts: About the Shirui Lily festival: Shirui Lily Festival is an annual five-day State festival celebrated in Ukhrul district,Manipur. The festival seeks to spread awareness about the endangered Shirui Lily and promote the district of Ukhrul as… Continue reading Shirui Lily Festival
Bali Yatra
News:Bali Yatra which is one of the biggest trade fairs of Odisha, is scheduled to begin on November 12,2019. Facts: About Bali Yatra: Bali Jatra is also known as Bali Yatra and Boita Bandaṇa.It literally means A Voyage to Bali. This festival is held in Odisha in the city of Cuttack at Gadagadia Ghata of… Continue reading Bali Yatra
IMNEX-2019
News:The India Myanmar Naval Exercise called IMNEX-2019 is being organised in Visakhapatnam from 19 to 22 October. Facts: About the exercise: IMNEX is a bilateral annual naval exercise between India and Myanmar. The first edition of the exercise was held in 2018. The joint exercise will encompass a variety of operations including anti-air and surface… Continue reading IMNEX-2019
Tasmanian Tiger
News:Recently,Tasmanian Tiger also known as thylacine which is said to have gone extinct over 80 years ago has been spotted across Tasmania,Australia 8 times during 2016 -2019. Facts: About Tasmanian Tiger: Tasmanian Tiger also known as thylacine was one of the largest known carnivorous marsupials evolving about 4 million years ago. The thylacine is commonly… Continue reading Tasmanian Tiger
Centre clarifies on definition of land as forest
News:The Forest Advisory Committee(FAC) of the Environment Ministry has said that the States need not take the Centre’s approval to define what constitutes unclassified land as forest. Facts: What did the committee said? The committee has said that the states have well established forest departments. Hence,they are in a better position rather than Union Environment… Continue reading Centre clarifies on definition of land as forest
DNA Technology Regulation Bill
News:The DNA Technology Regulation Bill has been referred to a parliamentary standing committee for examination. Facts: What is DNA? DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that contains the genetic instructions. It can be extracted from samples of blood,tissue,hair and bodily fluids.Outside of identical twins,no two people have the same DNA pattern. Features of the bill:… Continue reading DNA Technology Regulation Bill
RBI Deputy Governor post vacant for 3 months
News:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor post who is in-charge of Monetary Policy has been vacant since 3 months. Facts: About Reserve Bank of India(RBI): The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act,1934. The Reserve Bank’s affairs are… Continue reading RBI Deputy Governor post vacant for 3 months
Government appoints 3 new members to PMEAC
News:Government of India has reconstituted the Economic Advisory to the Prime Minister.It has added three more part-time members to the advisory bodies council. Facts: About EAC-PM: Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) is a non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body constituted to give economic advice to the Government of India, specifically the Prime Minister. Terms… Continue reading Government appoints 3 new members to PMEAC
