On 27th July, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated its 81st Raising Day. The force came into existence as the Crown Representative’s Police this day in 1939. It became the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on the enactment of the CRPF Act on December 28, 1949. The CRPF is India’s largest Central Armed Police Force… Continue reading CRPF Celebrates 81st Raising Day
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PM releases results of 4th cycle of All India Tiger Estimation – 2018
On the occasion of Global Tiger Day, celebrated on 29th July, Indian Prime Minister has released the All India Tiger Estimation Report– 2018. The count of tigers in India, has risen to 2967, in 2018 from 2,226 in 2014. Madhya Pradesh saw the highest number of tigers at 526, closely followed by Karnataka (524) and… Continue reading PM releases results of 4th cycle of All India Tiger Estimation – 2018
Project Sahara – In Ahmedabad new tool to help reduce maternal mortality
An initiative called Project Sahara by the Ahmedabad district administration has reduced maternal deaths due to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). Under Project Sahara, Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock garment (NASG) has been provided to primary health centres in the district. At present, 40 PHCs in Ahmedabad have an NASG suit each. Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) leads to continuous and excessive… Continue reading Project Sahara – In Ahmedabad new tool to help reduce maternal mortality
Agent Smith
Indian cybercrime officials has said that the Agent Smith malware is targeted at Indians. Indians constitute the highest number of victims so far. According to a report by Checkpoint, a private cyber security firm, Agent Smith is believed to have infected over 25 million devices so far. The Agent Smith malware can replace apps on… Continue reading Agent Smith
Naga register will shield State from outsiders, says Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister
Nagaland’s Deputy Chief Minister has backed Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN). He has argued that it will help to safeguard the State from outsiders. The RIIN was announced by the Nagaland state government in June 2019. The exercise began on 10th July and will be completed in 60 days. It is aimed at… Continue reading Naga register will shield State from outsiders, says Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 27, 2019
Q.1) “The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 is a much needed step for women empowerment.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Increasing drug menace across northern states in India need strict laws and coordination among various states.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What is Lagrange point? Discuss objectives and importance of ISRO’S Aditya-L1 mission. Answers Q.4)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 27, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 29th 2019
Archives GS-2 Govt. must convince industry of RCEP’s benefits: Australia Australian High Commissioner to India Harinder Sidhu bats for RCEP after India Inc. raised concerns. Naga register will shield State from outsiders, says Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Nagaland’s Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton has defended the government’s decision to compile a register of indigenous Naga… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 29th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 29th, 2019
Q.1) “Illegal organ trade is not only unethical but is a serious crime against humanity and society as a whole.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Uniform Civil Code is essential to promote national harmony.” Critically analyse. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the role of speaker of Lok of sabha in ensuring Parliamentary democracy in India. The Hindu… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 29th, 2019
Centre to launch Deep Ocean Mission in October
Recently,Deep Ocean Mission(DOM) has received in-principle approval from the government. The DOM mission will be led by the Union Earth Sciences Ministry.This five-year mission is expected to commence from October 31,2019. The mission proposes to explore the deep ocean similar to the space exploration started by ISRO about 35 years ago.A major thrust of the… Continue reading Centre to launch Deep Ocean Mission in October
Nagaland forms panel to frame RIIN modalities
The Nagaland government has constituted a commission to frame the modalities of creating the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland(RIIN). The Commission would be headed by retired Chief Secretary Banuo Z. Jamir as chairman.The panel would submit its report within three months. The commission would recommend (a)the eligibility criteria to be an indigenous inhabitant (b)the… Continue reading Nagaland forms panel to frame RIIN modalities
