News:Experts have said that the National adaptation fund has been allocated only Rs 100 crore in the Budget and about one pilot project in each state. Facts: About the fund: The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change(NAFCC) is a Central Sector Scheme. It was set up in 2015 to meet the climate change adaptation needs… Continue reading National Adaptation Fund
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Happy Seeder
News:Punjab Chief Minister has said that farmers should use Happy Seeders for direct wheat sowing as it will lead to increased productivity. Facts: About Happy seeder(HS): Happy Seeder(HS) is a tractor-operated machine developed by the Punjab Agricultural University(PAU) in collaboration with Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research(ACIAR). Happy seeder is used for in-situ management of… Continue reading Happy Seeder
Global Climate Strike movement
News:Students in more than 2,000 cities across the world are holding demonstrations under the #FridaysforFuture movement also called Global Climate Strike movement. Facts: About Global Climate Strike movement: The #FridaysforFuture movement also known as the ‘Youth Strike for Climate Movement’ was started in August 2018. The aim of the Global Climate Strike is to call… Continue reading Global Climate Strike movement
Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
News: According to the data,Ayushman Bharat which has completed a year has recorded 46.4 lakh hospital treatments with 60% of the amount being spent on tertiary care. Facts: About Ayushman Bharat: Government had launched the scheme on September 23,2018 from Ranchi, Jharkhand. The main aim of the scheme is to provide universal health care to… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Healthy life a basic right, Prime Minister Modi tells UN meet
News:At the 74th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly,Indian Prime minister has addressed the Universal Health coverage meeting. Facts: Key takeaways:The Prime Minister has said that a healthy life is the basic right of every person.He also outlined the four main pillars of healthcare that India focuses on: Preventive Healthcare: Prime minister said… Continue reading Healthy life a basic right, Prime Minister Modi tells UN meet
United Nations Climate Action Summit
News:During the 74th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, the Indian Prime Minister has addressed the United Nations(UN) Climate Action Summit. Facts: Highlights of the speech: Prime minister has reiterated India’s commitment to the creation of 175 GW renewable energy capacity by 2022 under the Paris Climate Agreement. He also said that India’s… Continue reading United Nations Climate Action Summit
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 23, 2019
Q.1) “A focus on Rural development is must to achieve the $5 trillion economic target. Discuss. Answers Q.2) “There has been large-scale encroachment and illegal constructions going on around Coastal Regulatory Zones.” Discuss it’s consequences and impact. Answers Q.3) In light of rapid climate change discuss various efforts made by India to prevent climate change.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 23, 2019
Multipurpose National Identity Card (MPNIC)
News:Union Home Minister has said that India could have a single multi purpose unique card that will serve as an identity card and double up as a voter card, PAN and even a passport. Facts: About Multipurpose National ID Card (MPNIC) MPNIC was first suggested by a 2001 report on “Reforming the National Security System”… Continue reading Multipurpose National Identity Card (MPNIC)
India,UAE discuss areas of cooperation to strengthen economic ties
News:The seventh meeting of the UAE-India High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held in Abu Dhabi,UAE. Facts: About the task force: The Task Force was established in 2012 as a key forum to promote economic ties between the UAE and India. It aims to promote and facilitate investments between the two countries and… Continue reading India,UAE discuss areas of cooperation to strengthen economic ties
Head on Generation (HOG) technology
News:The Railway Ministry has announced that it would be upgrading all existing Linke Hofmann Busch(LHB) coaches with the Head on Generation (HOG) technology. Facts: About HOG technology: In HOG Technology,the power will be drawn from the overhead electric supply. The power supply from the overhead cable is 750 volts at single-phase, and a transformer with… Continue reading Head on Generation (HOG) technology
