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Sardar Patel National Unity Award

News:The government has instituted a new civilian award in the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Facts: About the award: The award has been instituted in the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It will be the highest civilian award in India in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India.  The award seeks… Continue reading Sardar Patel National Unity Award

NATIONAL WATER MISSION AWARDS- 2019

News:Union Minister for Jal Shakti has presented the National Water Mission Awards- 2019. Facts: National water mission award: The water mission awards is an initiative of National Water Mission (NWM), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The award seeks to recognize excellence in water conservation, efficient water use… Continue reading NATIONAL WATER MISSION AWARDS- 2019

Google wins in ‘right to be forgotten’ fight with France

News:European Union’s(EU) top court has ruled that the right to be forgotten online does not extend beyond the borders of the European Union. Facts: Background: The ruling came on a dispute between Google and the French privacy regulator CNIL which in 2015 had asked Google to globally remove links to pages containing damaging or false… Continue reading Google wins in ‘right to be forgotten’ fight with France

Social media platforms to follow ‘code of ethics’ in all future elections: EC

News:Internet Mobile Association of India(IAMAI) has said that social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp have agreed to follow the voluntary code of ethics in all future elections. Facts: About Voluntary code of ethics:The features of Voluntary Code of Ethics are as follows: Social Media platforms will voluntarily undertake information, education and communication campaigns… Continue reading Social media platforms to follow ‘code of ethics’ in all future elections: EC

Chabahar port

News:Indian Prime minister and Iranian President met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly’s 74th session to discuss progress on Chabahar Port. Facts: About Chabahar port: Chabahar Port is a seaport in Chabahar city located in southeastern Iran on the Gulf of Oman.It serves as Iran’s only oceanic port. The Chabahar Agreement was signed… Continue reading Chabahar port

Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM)

News:Indian Prime minister has met with the leaders of the CARICOM group of countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Facts: During the meeting,Prime minister announced $14 million grant for community development projects in the CARICOM and another $150 million Line of Credit for solar, renewable energy and… Continue reading Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM)

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 26, 2019

Q.1) “Subsidies as a tool for short term political gains, not only put extra burden on public exchequer but is also an undemocratic mean to influence peoples.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “India’s next stage of growth requires a second growth engine of exports to Asian markets.” In the light of this critically examine whether India should… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 26, 2019

Must Read News Articles-September 27th 2019

Archives GS-2 Narendra Modi, Hassan Rouhani discuss Chabahar port progress Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met along the sidelines of the UN General Assembly’s 74th session in New York. UNSC committee allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money for basic expenditure The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 1267 Committee has allowed Pakistan-based… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 27th 2019

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