News:Indian Prime Minister has made a pitch for India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group(NSG) in New York. Facts: About Nuclear suppliers group: NSG is a group of nuclear supplier countries that frames and implements agreed rules for exporting nuclear equipment with a view to controlling the spread of nuclear weapons The NSG was set… Continue reading Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)
News:The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) will now become an independent organization led by an Executive Director. Facts: About GIFCT: Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism(GIFCT) was formally established in July 2017. The forum was led by a rotating chair drawn from the founding four companies—Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube. The main aim… Continue reading Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)
Pacific Small Islands Developing States (PSIDS)
News:Indian Prime Minister has met leaders of the Pacific small Islands Developing States (PSIDS) on the sidelines of the UNGA session in New York,USA. Facts: Prime Minister has announced a USD 150 million line of credit to the group of Pacific island nations for undertaking solar, renewable energy and climate related projects based on their… Continue reading Pacific Small Islands Developing States (PSIDS)
Zero budget natural farming
News:Noted agriculturist Subhash Palekar has said that the zero budget natural farming (ZBNF) can act as an alternative method of agriculture to resolve the plight of farmers. Facts: About Zero budget natural farming(ZBNF): Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is a farming practice that believes in natural growth of crops without adding any fertilizers and pesticides… Continue reading Zero budget natural farming
Participatory Guarantee Scheme (PGS)
News:India’s food safety regulator has said that Union Agriculture Ministry’s Participatory Guarantee Scheme(PGS) should incentivise more farmers to grow organic food. Facts: What is Participatory Guarantee System (PGS)? PGS is an internationally applicable organic quality assurance system. Participatory Guarantee System –India (PGS-India) is a decentralised organic farming certification system. The system certifies organic products maintaining… Continue reading Participatory Guarantee Scheme (PGS)
India Water Week-2019
News:President of India has inaugurated the 6th India Water Week-2019, at Vigyan Bhavan,New Delhi. Facts: About India water week: India Water Week is a forum where international and national experts, who are associated with water issues are invited to join in and share their views, opinions and solutions regarding the water crisis. The water week… Continue reading India Water Week-2019
ADB cuts India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for FY20
News:Asian Development Bank has released an update to its flagship Asian Development Outlook,2019. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: The report has slashed India’s growth forecast for fiscal 2019-20 to 6.5% from 7% projected in July,2019. The growth was lowered due to slowdown in consumption and investment activities that hit manufacturing and service sectors. ADB… Continue reading ADB cuts India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for FY20
Exercise Tiger Triumph
News:India and the United States are set to hold their first tri-services exercise code-named Tiger Triumph at Visakhapatnam and Kakinada in November,2019. Facts: About the exercise: The tri service drill is being organised under the aegis of the headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff. The exercise will see the participation of a special forces reconnaissance… Continue reading Exercise Tiger Triumph
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 25, 2019
Q.1) “Collegium system is deeply flawed, and is in need of urgent remedy”. Comment. Answers Q.2) “Right to Internet access and digital literacy should be recognised as a right in itself.” Discuss in the light of digital inequalities in India. Answers Q.3) Discuss hazards and risks associated with space debris. Analyse the significance of Project… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 25, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 26th 2019
GS-2 Narendra Modi pitches for India’s NSG entry Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). Higher Education Bill in winter session A Bill that aims to create a single regulator for higher education, replacing the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 26th 2019
