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Election Commission to host Association of World Election Bodies

The Election Commission of India(ECI) will be hosting the 4th General Assembly of the Association of World Election Bodies(A-WEB) at Bengaluru on 3rd September 2019. India will take over as A-WEB’s Chair for the 2019-21 term.Over 50 countries across the globe will join the A-WEB meeting. The Association of World Election Bodies(A-WEB) is the largest… Continue reading Election Commission to host Association of World Election Bodies

KVIC Launches ‘Terracotta Grinder’ at Varanasi to Re-use wasted pottery

Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has launched a ‘Terracotta Grinder’ at Sewapuri in Varanasi. This terracotta Grinder will grind the wasted and broken pottery items for re-using in pottery-making. Earlier,the wasted pottery items were grinded in normal mortar and pestle and it’s fine powder was mixed with the normal clay.Mixing this powder in stipulated ratio… Continue reading KVIC Launches ‘Terracotta Grinder’ at Varanasi to Re-use wasted pottery

Explained: India will get Swiss bank details of Indians from today. What does this mean?

Recently,Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) Regime between India and Switzerland has started from September 1,2019.  In 2016,India and Switzerland had signed an information-sharing deal on bank accounts which was to come into effect from September 2019.  Automatic exchange of information involves the systematic and periodic transmission of taxpayer information by the source country to the… Continue reading Explained: India will get Swiss bank details of Indians from today. What does this mean?

China lodges case at WTO against US import duties

China has lodged a case against the United States with the World Trade Organization(WTO) over U.S. import duties. The move was taken after the United States began imposing 15% tariffs on a variety of Chinese goods, including footwear, smart watches, and flat-panel televisions. China has said that the latest tariff actions by US has violated… Continue reading China lodges case at WTO against US import duties

Ties in oil, gas sector to be focus of PM Modi’s Russia trip

Indian Prime minister will be visiting the Russian city of Vladivostok as the guest of honour at Eastern Economic Forum(EEF).The bilateral summit will also be held on the sidelines of the EEF. During the summit,India and Russia will roll out a five-year roadmap for stronger cooperation in the oil and gas sector apart from pacts… Continue reading Ties in oil, gas sector to be focus of PM Modi’s Russia trip

Explained: The Interpol General Assembly, which India wants to host in 2022

India has proposed to the Interpol that the General Assembly of the organization be held in India in 2022 as part of the nation’s 75th Independence Day celebrations. Interpol is the shorter and better known name of the International Criminal Police Organization.It is a network comprising 192 member nations including India.The agency was established in… Continue reading Explained: The Interpol General Assembly, which India wants to host in 2022

September month to be celebrated as ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’

Government has announced that the entire month of September 2019 will be celebrated as the Rashtriya Poshan Maah. Poshan Maah(nutrition month) is an initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development and NITI Aayog to give a push to Poshan Abhiyan. The initiative aims to ensure a healthier future for women and children.The theme… Continue reading September month to be celebrated as ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’

IIT Delhi to establish shared research infrastructure

Department of Science and Technology(DST) has selected IIT Delhi for setting up a shared science and technology infrastructure facility named Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institute(SATHI). The aim behind setting up the facility is to provide professionally managed services under one roof to meet the demands of industry, start-ups and academia. The centre will assist… Continue reading IIT Delhi to establish shared research infrastructure

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 2, 2019

Q.1) “Populism has replaced liberalism in 21st century.” In light of this discuss the consequences of populism and how countries should approach it? Answers Q.2) “Merging of banks would nudge India towards a $5-trillion economy but carry significant risks.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss the need and consequences of National register for citizen in Assam. How… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 2, 2019

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