News:The 28th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) exercise is being conducted from 05–15 September 2019. Facts: Indo-Thai CORPAT exercise is a bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy. The two countries have been participating in the biannual Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) since 2003. The objective of the exercise is to ensure… Continue reading 28TH Indo–Thai CORPAT
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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme
News:Union Minister of Women and Child Development and Textiles will felicitate districts and states which have successfully implemented the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme. Facts: Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme Beti Bachao Beti Padhao(BBBP) scheme was launched in January, 2015.The scheme is aimed at promoting gender equality and the significance of educating girls. The… Continue reading Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme
Explained: Why the Eastern Economic Forum matters for India
News:Indian Prime Minister has announced to extend a $1 billion line of credit towards the development of the Russian Far East.This was announced at the 5th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok,Russia. Facts: About Eastern Economic Forum(EEF) The Eastern Economic Forum was established by Decree of the Russian President in 2015. In accordance with the… Continue reading Explained: Why the Eastern Economic Forum matters for India
India’s Foreign Minister’s Visit to Indonesia
News:India’s External Affairs Minister is on a visit to Indonesia. Facts: India and Indonesia have agreed to improve connectivity between India’s Andaman and Nicobar and Indonesia’s Sabang Island in Aceh. The two countries have also condemned terrorism in all forms and manifestations. They also agreed to work together for a balanced and sustainable trade by… Continue reading India’s Foreign Minister’s Visit to Indonesia
North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC)
News: Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (IC) has laid the foundation stone of North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC) Marketing complex in Guwahati,Assam Facts: NERAMAC: The NERAMAC Limited was incorporated in the year 1982 as a marketing organization in the field of Agri-Horti sector of the North-eastern region.… Continue reading North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC)
Eat Right India Movement
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a campaign to promote Eat Right India Movement Facts: About Eat Right India Movement The Eat Right India Movement was launched by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in 2018. It is a preventive healthcare measure to trigger social and behavioural change among… Continue reading Eat Right India Movement
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
News: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has announced that a Centralised Technology Vertical (CTV) will be set up within CBI Facts: Centralised Technology Vertical (CTV): The propose CTV will be operational by 2020. It will help real-time information sharing with investigators across India. About Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): It is the premier… Continue reading Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 5, 2019
Q.1) “Populist tendencies are threat to democratic institutions and unity of the nation”. Comment. Answers Q.2) “Farm sector is stuck in a situation of low income trap from a long time.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Critically analyse the repercussions of India-Pakistan face-off on bilateral trade between both nations. Answers Q.4) Discuss various land reforms in India?… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 5, 2019
Institution of Eminence
News: The Ministry of Human Resource and Development has awarded the status of Institute of Eminence to five public institutions Facts: Institutions awarded with status of Institute of Eminence: IIT-Madras, IIT-Kharagpur, Delhi University, Benares Hindu University University of Hyderabad About Institution of Eminence (IoE) Scheme First announced in 2016 Budget speech, the Institution of Eminence… Continue reading Institution of Eminence
Must Read News Articles-September 6th 2019
GS-2 Govt. launches campaign to promote ‘eat right movement’ Union Health Minister has kick-started a year-long social and mass media campaign on the Eat Right India movement. New CBI unit to help investigators share info Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh has said a Centralised Technology Vertical (CTV) would be set up under the Central… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 6th 2019
