News:Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways will be attending the 7th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP) Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok.Thailand. Facts: What is RCEP? RCEP is a proposed regional free trade agreement (FTA) comprising of ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Laos and Vietnam) and their 6 FTA partners… Continue reading RCEP Trade Ministerial meeting
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AFSPA Extended for Six Months in Assam
News:Government has decided to extend Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act for six more months in Assam. Facts: Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was enacted in 1958 to bring under control what the government of India considered ‘disturbed’ areas. What is a disturbed area? The state or central government considers… Continue reading AFSPA Extended for Six Months in Assam
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #6 September 7, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 7th, 2019
Mobile Science Exhibition (SCIENCE EXPLORER) News:Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism has flagged off the first ever Mobile Science Exhibition (SCIENCE EXPLORER) for the Ladakh Region in Leh. Facts: Mobile Science Exhibitions: Mobile Science Exhibitions(MSE) are basically science exhibitions on buses based on various themes of science and technology. The exhibitions are organized… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 7th, 2019
7 PM | Bear hug: On India strengthening relations with Russia | 7th September, 2019
Context: India – Russia Relations. More in news: PM Modi launches ‘Act Far East’ policy to boost India’s engagement with Russia’s Far East. Addressing the plenary session of the 5th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, PM Modi extends $1 billion line of credit for development of Russia’s Far East. Act Far East Policy: ‘Act Far… Continue reading 7 PM | Bear hug: On India strengthening relations with Russia | 7th September, 2019
Transformation of Aspirational District Programme
News: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is visiting 117 Aspirational Districts across 28 states to hold public meetings on complaints affecting children pertaining to education, health and nutrition as well as lack of infrastructure. Facts: About Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme The programme was launched in January 2018. It is coordinated by… Continue reading Transformation of Aspirational District Programme
Swachh Mahotsav 2019
News:Swachh Mahotsav 2019 was held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. Facts: About Swachh Mahotsav Swachh Mahotsav was organised by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti. On this occasion, President of India presented the Swachh Bharat Awards in various categories. About Swachh Bharat Awards 2019 Best Swachh Iconic Place was awarded to Vaishno Devi Shrine… Continue reading Swachh Mahotsav 2019
National Animal Disease Control Programme
News:Prime Minister will launch National Animal Disease Control Programme for Foot and Mouth Disease and Brucellosis on 11 September 2019 in Mathura. Facts: About the Programme: National Animal Disease Control Programme for Foot and Mouth Disease and Brucellosis is a 100% centrally funded programme. It aims to control Foot and Mouth Disease and Brucellosis by… Continue reading National Animal Disease Control Programme
Explained: The sea route from Chennai to Vladivostok
News:India and Russia have signed a Memorandum of Intent to open a full fledged maritime route between Chennai to Vladivostok. Facts: About Vladivostok: It is located on the Golden Horn Bay north of North Korea and a short distance from Russia’s border with China. Vladivostok is the largest port on Russia’s Pacific coast and home… Continue reading Explained: The sea route from Chennai to Vladivostok
India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue
News:The 6th India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue(SED) will be held in New Delhi from 7-9 September 2019. Facts: About the Strategic Economic Dialogue: India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue is a bilateral dialogue platform between the Niti Aayog and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China. The idea of having such a dialogue was first floated… Continue reading India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue
