[UPDATE] ANSWER KEY Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination

Good evening all, UPSC has released ANSWER KEY for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2019. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD-> ANSWER KEY Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2019 General Studies Paper – I ANSWER KEY Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2019 General Studies Paper – ii    

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Centre releases Rs 553 crore to states for agricultural mechanization

News: Central Government has released Rs 553 crore to states under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization(SMAM). Facts: Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization(SMAM): It was launched in 2014 with an aim to have inclusive growth of farm mechanization to boost productivity. Objectives: Increasing the reach of farm mechanization to small and marginal farmers and to the regions… Continue reading Centre releases Rs 553 crore to states for agricultural mechanization

EnviStats India 2020 Report

News: National Statistical Office(NSO) released the state-wise data in the EnviStats India 2020 report. Facts: About the Report: The report covers the biophysical aspects of the environment and those aspects of the socio-economic system that directly influence and interact with the environment. Key Takeaways: Heat Waves: The average number of heat wave days has increased… Continue reading EnviStats India 2020 Report

Mauritius declares environmental emergency

News: Mauritius has declared an environmental emergency after a ship that ran aground on a reef in the Indian Ocean started leaking fuel. Facts: Environmental Emergency: It is defined as a sudden-onset disaster or accident resulting from natural, technological or human-induced factors, or a combination of these that causes or threatens to cause severe environmental… Continue reading Mauritius declares environmental emergency

Delhi government launches electric vehicle policy

News: Delhi government has launched the Electric Vehicle Policy for the national capital. Facts: Aim: To give a boost to the economy, create jobs and reduce pollution levels by constituting 25% electric vehicles in Delhi by 2024 which is currently just 0.29%. Features of the policy: The buyers of electric vehicles will get a subsidy… Continue reading Delhi government launches electric vehicle policy

IIT Kanpur develops indigenous seed balls BEEG for farmers

News: IIT Kanpur has developed indigenous seed balls named BEEG (Bio -compost Enriched Eco-friendly Globule) which will help farmers in plantation with safety in Corona times. Facts: BEEG: These are seed balls consisting of indigenous variety of seeds, compost and clay.There is no need for digging pits for planting saplings. These seed balls are to… Continue reading IIT Kanpur develops indigenous seed balls BEEG for farmers

India to participate in Kavkaz 2020 exercise

News: India will take part in the multilateral military exercise “Kavkaz 2020” to be held in Astrakhan, Russia. Facts: Exercise Kavkaz 2020: It is a Russian Strategic command post exercise which is also referred to as Caucasus-2020. The invitees for the exercise also include China and Pakistan apart from other member-states of the Shanghai Cooperation… Continue reading India to participate in Kavkaz 2020 exercise

Prime minister inaugurates Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra

News: The Prime Minister has inaugurated the ‘Rashtriya Swachhta Kendra’. Facts: Rashtriya Swachhta Kendra: It is an interactive experience centre on the Swachh Bharat Mission. It will impart information, awareness and education on the successful journey of the world’s largest behaviour change campaign, the Swachh Bharat Mission.  Additional Facts: Swachh Bharat Mission(SBM): It is a… Continue reading Prime minister inaugurates Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra

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