Government unveils draft e-commerce rules News:Government has released the draft Consumer Protection (e-Commerce) Rules,2019. Facts: About the E-commerce rules: Unfair Trade Practices:Therules prohibit E-commerce firms from adopting unfair methods or deceptive practice that may influence transactional decisions of consumers to products and services. False reviews:Italso bars such entities from falsely representing themselves as consumers or… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 13th, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 12th, 2019
India worst affected by climate change among G20 says report News: A study titled ‘Brown to Green’ by Climate Transparency (CT) has said that India is worst affected by climate change among G20 countries. Facts: Key Takeaways from the study India, Russia, France, Italy and Germany are the top 5 for average climate related annual deaths… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 12th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 11th, 2019
Explained: What is Article 142, invoked by SC to give land for a mosque? News:The Supreme Court referring to the demolition of the Babri Masjid at the disputed site has said that it was invoking Article 142 to ensure that a wrong committed must be remedied. Facts: The Supreme Court had used extraordinary powers granted… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 11th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 9th, 2019
Ozone Depletion and the Montreal Protocol News: NASA and US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists have reported that the annual ozone hole over the Antarctic has been found to be at its smallest since the 1980s Facts: Ozone Layer: Ozone layer, also called ozonosphere is a layer in the stratosphere lying between roughly… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 9th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 8th, 2019
Where does Kerala’s Internet access stand compared to other States? News: Kerala state government has recently announced Kerala Fibre Optic Network project Facts: About Kerala Fibre Optic Network project The project aims to provide free high-speed internet connection to around 20 lakh families below the poverty line in the state. The scheme will be set… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 8th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 7th, 2019
PM interacts through PRAGATI News:Prime Minister has chaired the 31st interaction through the PRAGATI platform. Facts: About PRAGATI: PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation. The platform was launched in 2015. The platform is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of the Government of India… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 7th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 6th, 2019
Explained:How China proposes to treat Alzheimer’s with new drug News:Recently,China has approved the world’s first multi-targeting and carbohydrate-based drug GV-971 for Alzheimer’s disease. Facts: About Drug GV-971: The drug has been extracted from brown algae and can treat mild to moderate forms of Alzheimer’s disease and improve cognition. It is the world’s first multi targeting… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 6th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 5th, 2019
India decides to opt out of RCEP, says key concerns not addressed News:India has decided to pull out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP) Agreement as India’s core issues remained unresolved during the negotiations. Facts: About RCEP: RCEP is a proposed regional free trade agreement (FTA) comprising of ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 5th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 4th, 2019
First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2) News: The first ever container cargo consignment will sail on National Waterway-2 from Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) terminal at Pandu in Guwahati on 4 November, 2019. Facts: About National waterways in India As per the National Waterways… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 4th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 1st, 2019
Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA) News:Union Human Resource Development Minister reviewed the preparations for the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021. Facts: About Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA): PISA is an international survey held every three years.It was first conducted in the year 2000. It is coordinated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 1st, 2019
