News: According to a study published in the journal Nature, extreme heat days caused by the rising carbon dioxide (CO2) level in the atmosphere will affect labour productivity and economic growth, particularly in several developing countries. Facts: Key Takeaways: Outdoor jobs in tropical areas such as Southeast Asia, north-central Africa and northern South America are… Continue reading Impact of Rising CO2 emissions on labour productivity
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India joins WEF’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance
News:India has joined the World Economic Forum’s(WEF) G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance. Facts: About G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance: The G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance was established in June 2019, in conjunction with the G20 Summit held in Osaka,Japan. It is an alliance that comprises of 15 of the… Continue reading India joins WEF’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance
Vigyan Jyoti
News:Government is planning a programme called Vigyan Jyoti to help girl students inculcate interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Facts: Background: The programme is to be launched in the backdrop of low percentage of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM). The data shows that females comprised 24% of the total pass-out students… Continue reading Vigyan Jyoti
LOTUS-HR
News:India and Netherlands has launched the second phase of the LOTUS-HR as a part of joint collaboration. Facts: About LOTUS-HR: LOTUS-HR stands for Local Treatment of Urban Sewage streams for Healthy Reuse plant. The project was initiated in 2017.It aims to demonstrate a novel holistic waste-water management approach that will produce clean water that can… Continue reading LOTUS-HR
National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey
News:The National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey 2019 has been released by the Union Health Minister. Facts: About the survey: The survey was conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) for Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It was conducted in 31 districts of 24 States. Key takeaways from the survey: The… Continue reading National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey
RTI Portal
News: The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and state governments to file reply on a plea seeking direction to establish Right to Information (RTI) web portals in all states to enable citizens, especially those living abroad, to file RTI applications online. Facts: The plea has said that the Centre has established an online RTI… Continue reading RTI Portal
Baul festival
News:A three day long Baul festival has concluded in Dhaka with performances by Bauls from India and Bangladesh. Facts: About Baul: The Bauls are mystic minstrels living in rural Bangladesh and West Bengal,India. Baul music represents a particular type of folk song, carrying influences of Hindu bhakti movements as well as the shuphi, a form… Continue reading Baul festival
Asian Development Bank(ADB)
News:India and Asian Development Bank(ADB) have signed 190 million dollar loan agreement for improving road connectivity in Rajasthan. Facts: About Asian Development Bank(ADB): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966. ADB is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.It aims to promote social and economic development in Asia. It assists… Continue reading Asian Development Bank(ADB)
Daily Quiz #11 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 15, 2019
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Model tenancy law to help attract institutional investments in rental housing: Report
News:According to a report,the proposed model tenancy law will be instrumental in institutionalising rental housing in the country and tap huge potential in this segment as over 11 million homes are vacant in urban areas. Facts: Draft of Model Tenancy Act, 2019: The Act aims to balance the interest and rights of both the owners… Continue reading Model tenancy law to help attract institutional investments in rental housing: Report
