Status of Policing in India Report 2019 Common Cause and Centre for the Study Developing Societies has released Status of Policing in India Report 2019. The report highlights the dismal work conditions in which the police operate in India. According to the report, the police force work with just 3/4th of its required capacity. An… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 30, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 29, 2019
New Study on Jupiter According to a new study based on informant sent by JUNO, Jupiter has a “fuzzy core” that includes lighter elements like helium and hydrogen. According to scientists, this could be explained by a head-on collision with a still-forming planet about 10 times the size of Earth. Further, scientists have attempted to… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 29, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 29th 2019
GS-2 Age of third-degree torture over, Shah tells police officials Home Minister stresses on need for a robust forensic set-up that will make it impossible for criminals to escape the clutches of law. NRC cannot protect indigenous people One of the Assam-based organisations that has been pursuing cases related to the National Register of Citizens… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 29th 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 28, 2019
Kerala, TN, Himachal top India’s child well-being index, says report World Vision India, a child-focused humanitarian organisations and IFMR LEAD, a research organisation based in India, have released India Child Well-Being Report. It provides insights on health, nutrition, education, sanitation and child protection. The report examines how India fairs on child well-being using a composite… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 28, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 27, 2019
Project SURE The Union Minister for Textiles has launched Project SURE. The SURE project is a commitment by India’s apparel industry to set a sustainable pathway for the Indian fashion industry. SURE stands for ‘Sustainable Resolution’ which means a commitment from the industry to move towards fashion that contributes to a clean environment. This framework… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 27, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 26, 2019
G-7 summit Indian Prime Minister (PM) will be attending the G7 Summit in Biarritz, France. Although India is not a member of the G7 group, Indian PM would be attending the Summit as a special guest on the invitation of French President. The G-7 was created in 1975 as an annual gathering of political leaders… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 26, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 24, 2019
San-Sadhan’ Hackathon The government has invited applications for its latest initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission called the ‘San-Sadhan’ Hackathon, The initiative aims to ease the lives of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) by making toilets smarter, more accessible and easier to use. The initiative is being organized jointly by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 24, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 23, 2019
Sabka Vishwas – Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme In Budget 2019-20,Government had announced the Sabka Vishwas legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme,2019.The Scheme has now been notified and will be operationalized from 1st September 2019. The objective of the scheme is to free the large number of small taxpayers of their pending disputes with the tax administration. The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 23, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 22, 2019
National Conference of Tourism Ministers The National Conference of Tourism Ministers organized by the Union Ministry of Tourism was concluded successfully in New Delhi. The conference was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Tourism and was attended by State Tourism Ministers of States and Union Territories (UTs). The conference was aimed at deliberation on… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 22, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 21, 2019
WHO will release its first report on microplastics in drinking water The World Health Organization(WHO) will be releasing it’s report on the presence of microplastics in drinking water. The report will examine the potential human health risks associated with exposure to microplastics in the environment. Microplastics are plastics which are less than five mm in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 21, 2019
