News:Odisha government has launched a new governance initiative named ‘Mo Sarkar’. Facts: About the initiative: The ‘Mo Sarkar’ initiative which means ‘My Government’ is an important transformative initiative of the Odisha government under 5-T programme. The 5-T mantra is based on the philosophy that transparency, teamwork, technology and time leads to transformation. The objective of… Continue reading Mo Sarkar initiative
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Stations’ Cleanliness Survey Report’
News:Minister of Railways has released the ‘Stations’ Cleanliness Survey Report’(Cleanliness assessment of Non-suburban and Suburban Stations 2019). Facts: About the survey: The cleanliness survey is an annual exercise carried out by Quality Council of India (QCI). The QCI evaluates railway stations on three broad parameters namely (a)process evaluation (b)direct observation and (c)citizen feedback. The railways… Continue reading Stations’ Cleanliness Survey Report’
NBCC bags contract to develop National Sports University
News:State-owned construction firm NBCC (India) has signed a contract with Department of Sports for development of National Sports University at Imphal, Manipur. Facts: About National Sports University(NSU): National sports university will be set up in Imphal,Manipur. The University will be the first one of its kind to promote sports education in areas of sports science,… Continue reading NBCC bags contract to develop National Sports University
After India-Russia missile deal, U.S. warns allies of sanctions risk
News:United States has warned allies to forgo transactions with Russia as this may risk triggering sanctions under CAATSA act. Facts: Background: India and Russia have concluded the deal for five S-400 ‘Triumf’ missile systems. However,the U.S. has warned that the deal would invoke sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). About Countering… Continue reading After India-Russia missile deal, U.S. warns allies of sanctions risk
Estimation of Carbon on Earth
News: Deep Carbon Observatory (DCO) has released a series of papers estimating the total carbon on Earth Facts: Two-tenths of 1% of Earth’s total carbon – about 43,500 gigatonnes (Gt) is above surface in the oceans, on land, and in the atmosphere. The rest is subsurface, including the crust, mantle and core — an estimated… Continue reading Estimation of Carbon on Earth
Daily Quiz #2 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 3, 2019
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Idol Immersion in River Ganga
News: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has issued a 15-point directive to chief secretaries in 11 Ganga-basin states. Facts: The directives include cordoning off ghats and imposing a fine of Rs 50,000, to prevent the immersion of idols in the Ganga or its tributaries during the festive season. It also states that adequate… Continue reading Idol Immersion in River Ganga
Single-Use Plastic
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India would phase out single use plastic by 2022. However, there would be no blanket ban on single-use plastics. Facts: Single-Use Plastics: Single-use plastics, often also referred to as disposable plastics, include items intended to be used only once before they are thrown away or recycled. They… Continue reading Single-Use Plastic
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 1, 2019
Q.1) “The claim that there can be a neat insulation of internal issues of a country from global concerns is antithetical to the rationale of all global institutions.” In light of discuss how India should tackle Pakistan’s false narratives on Jammu and Kashmir at various global platforms. Answers Q.2) “Despite of deep ties, India and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 1, 2019
Monsoon Forecast in India
News: The Monsoon Mission Coupled Forecast Model, developed under the Monsoon Mission has failed to accurately forecast the excess rainfall in August-September 2019. Facts: Monsoon Forecast in India: The IMD issues operational forecast for the southwest monsoon seasonal (June to September) rainfall for the country as a whole in two stages. The first stage forecast… Continue reading Monsoon Forecast in India
