News:Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched ‘Krishi Kisan App for Geo Tagging’. Facts: About the app: The Krishi Kisan App will provide farmers the information of best demonstration of high-yielding crops and seeds in their nearby area. Any farmer with high quality of crops can utilise this platform to demonstrate best practices… Continue reading Krishi Kisan App
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Kerala police gear up to scan underworld of Internet
News:Kerala police has launched a programme called Cyberdome. Facts: About Cyberdome: Cyberdome is Kerala police department’s premier facility dedicated to prevent cybercrime and mitigate security threats to the State’s critical information infrastructure. The facility has state-of-the-art lab complete with enabling software to intervene and crack down on the rising criminal activities over the Darknet also… Continue reading Kerala police gear up to scan underworld of Internet
PM pushes to strengthen FATF
News:On the sidelines of the 74th UN General Assembly session,Indian Prime minister attended the Dialogue on Strategic Responses to Terrorist and Violent Extremist Narratives. Facts: The dialogue was organised by Jordan, France and New Zealand and attended by leaders of about 24 countries but did not include either China or Pakistan. Addressing the session,Indian Prime… Continue reading PM pushes to strengthen FATF
Daily Quiz #21 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 25, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 24, 2019
Q.1) “India does not allow dual citizenship to its citizens, but Indian citizens carry dual identities”. Examine. Answers Q.2) “India has the potential to show the pathway to the world on accelerating action on climate change while pursuing its development interests.” Evaluate the statement in context of potential of India to emerge as a global… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 24, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 25th 2019
GS-2 India, U.S. trade deal falls through Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump talk trade and terror. PM pushes to strengthen FATF as Imran calls blacklist part of India’s ‘agenda’ The meeting was organised by Jordan, France and New Zealand, and attended by leaders of about 24 countries. PM, MEA ministers hold over… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 25th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 25th, 2019
Q.1) “Collegium system is deeply flawed, and is in need of urgent remedy”. Comment. The Hindu 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. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss hazards and risks associated with space debris. Analyse the significance… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 25th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #20 September 24, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 24th, 2019
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… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 24th, 2019
7 PM | India and the US need to address the vexed issues in trade | 24th September, 2019
Context: Trade issues between India and US. More in News: PM Narendra Modi is on a week-long visit in the United States from September 21 to 27. This will be PM Modi’s sixth visit to the US. On September 22, PM Modi attended the “Howdy, Modi” event at NRG stadium in Houston. Prime Minister Narendra… Continue reading 7 PM | India and the US need to address the vexed issues in trade | 24th September, 2019
