IASGateAdmin | 30, Jun 2019

DRAGONFLY MISSION

Why in News? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Dragonfly mission, (which will be launched in 2026 and land…

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IASGateAdmin | 30, Jun 2019

G-20 SUMMIT

Why in News? After the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997-1998, it was acknowledged that the participation of major emerging market…

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IASGateAdmin | 30, Jun 2019

Osaka Declaration

Context-  India refused to become a signatory to the Osaka declaration on digital economy. About- It was signed by 24…

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IASGateAdmin | 30, Jun 2019

Pandharpur Wari

Pandharpur Wari is related to Bhakti Movment It is an annual pilgrimage (yatra) to Pandharpur - the seat of the…

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IASGateAdmin | 30, Jun 2019

Space Activities Bill

Why in news? India has begun pre legislative consultations on a “Space Activities Bill” that is designed to encourage domestic…

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IASGateAdmin | 29, Jun 2019

MEITY reported that 2.22…

CONTEXT: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology reported that 2.22 crore villagers are given Digital Education under Pradhan Mantri Gramin…

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IASGateAdmin | 29, Jun 2019

World Bank Chief Urges…

The World Bank in its annual Global Economic Prospects report earlier this month forecast that slowing trade and investment flows…

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IASGateAdmin | 29, Jun 2019

Electric Vehicles in India

Fame 2(Faster Adoption and Manufacturing (Hybrid&) and electric vehicles   The outlay of ₹10,000 crore has been made for three…

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IASGateAdmin | 29, Jun 2019

Fortified Ration

Why in News? Department of Food & Public Distribution has approved the “Centrally Sponsored Pilot Scheme on Fortification of Rice…

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IASGateAdmin | 29, Jun 2019

New Space India Limited…

Why in news? New Space India Limited (NSIL) has been incorporated as a wholly owned GoI Undertaking/Central Public Sector Enterprise…

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IASGateAdmin | 29, Jun 2019

Working Group for Revision…

Why in news? The Government of India has decided to constitute a Working Group for the revision of the current…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Jun 2019

THORIUM BASED NUCLEAR REACTORS

Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has planned the use of large deposits of Thorium available in the country as a…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Jun 2019

BEEKEEPING DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Why in News? The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister set up a Beekeeping Development Committee under the Chairmanship…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Jun 2019

STORAGE OF PAYMENT SYSTEM…

Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India in its directive on ‘Storage of Payment System Data’ has made it…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Jun 2019

PARIS PACT INITIATIVE

Why in News? The Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance is hosting a Meeting of Expert Working Group on Paris…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Jun 2019

FINANCIAL STABILITY REPORT

What is it About? The FSR reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Jun 2019

INDIA-JAPAN BILATERAL RELATIONS.

Japan has remarked the sale of U.S-2 aircraft as part of the goal for realising a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific”.…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Jun 2019

INDIA WINS SOLAR CASE…

Context- dispute settlement panel pronouncing that subsidies and mandatory local content requirements instituted by eight American states breached global trade…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Jun 2019

THE SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES…

It amends the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 and replaces an Ordinance that was promulgated on March 2, 2019. The…

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IASGateAdmin | 28, Jun 2019

NATURAL LANGUAGE TRANSLATION

To make opportunities and progress science and technology accessible to all, this mission aims to remove the barrier that a…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Jun 2019

AGRICULTURAL & PROCESSED FOOD…

Why in News? Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)in association with North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Jun 2019

NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE VEGETATION INDEX

Why in News? Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) estimates the density of vegetation and amount of food abundance available for…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Jun 2019

U.S.-CHINA TRADE WAR MAY…

The ongoing U.S.-China trade war escalation could knock off 0.4 percentage points from world GDP growth by 2020, and possibly…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Jun 2019

RBI DIRECT TO SAVE…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has clarified that payment system providers need to store entire payments data in a…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Jun 2019

CENTRE EXPANDS TERMS OF…

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has expanded the terms of reference of the task force set up to come…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Jun 2019

RBI BEGINS MONITORING HFCs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has started monitoring the liquidity position, asset-liability gap and repayment schedules of Housing Finance…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Jun 2019

PRADHAN MANTRI SHRAM YOGI…

By the Ministry of Labour and Employment Salient Features: Minimum Assured Pension: Each subscriber under the PM-SYM, shall receive minimum…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Jun 2019

PROGRESS OF THE WORLD’S…

Published by- United Nations Highlighted Points: While non-marriage remains extremely rare in India, where less than 1% of all women…

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IASGateAdmin | 27, Jun 2019

UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL

Context: India won non-permanent seat in UN security council for 2021-2022. All 55­ members of Asia Pacific supported India’s bid…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Jun 2019

WATER VULNERABLE MEGACITIES IN…

Why in News?       A study by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) evaluated 400 cities globally in 2018 with focus…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Jun 2019

U.K SINHA COMMITTEE

      The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on January, 2019 set up an expert committee under former SEBI chairman U.K.…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Jun 2019

CASH IN CIRCULATION HAS…

  Demonetisation, coupled with increased digital transactions and the reduced cash usage in the informal economy, led to a Reduction…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Jun 2019

PROJECT MONITORING GROUP (PMG)

      Projects worth 11 lakh crore remain stalled or have issues under consideration. Railways, roads and Power sector accounting to…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Jun 2019

GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCE

      The Generalized System of Preference (GSP) is the largest and oldest US trade preference programme and is designed to…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Jun 2019

DEFENCE POLICY GROUP

      India and the US are planning to revive the Defense Policy Group (DPG) between the two countries after a…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Jun 2019

GEO-SPATIAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (BECA)

Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement BECA will allow India to use US geospatial maps to get pinpoint military accuracy of…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Jun 2019

DNA TECHNOLOGY (USE AND…

      The Bill seeks to create a Regulatory Framework for Obtaining, storing and testing of DNA samples of human beings,…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Jun 2019

LITCHI AND ACUTE ENCEPHALITIS…

 Litchi is being most commonly blamed for the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) outbreak in Bihar.  Research paper By Jacob states:…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Jun 2019

FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY…

      Prepared by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation & The UN World Food Programme.       31.4% of Indian children…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Jun 2019

HEALTHY STATES, PROGRESSIVE INDIA’-NITI…

      Is a Report on Health published by NITI Aayog       Report on Rank of States and UTs’ has ranked…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Jun 2019

CENTRAL BOARD OF FILM…

      It is a Statutory Body under Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.       It grants certificate to regulate the…

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IASGateAdmin | 26, Jun 2019

PRELIM SNIPPETS – June26,2019

IMPRESSIVE TORTOISE (MANOURIA IMPRESSA) It is considered beautiful enough to be named ‘Impressed’ has been Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh. The…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Jun 2019

ONLINE PORTAL FOR FILING…

The Reserve Bank of India, launched a ‘Complaint Management System (CMS)’, which will enable members of the public to lodge…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Jun 2019

EASTERN ECONOMIC FORUM

The Eastern Economic Forum was established by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in 2015. In…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Jun 2019

REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP…

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a mega-regional economic agreement being negotiated since 2012 between the 10 ASEAN (Association…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Jun 2019

HUMAN WASTE ON EVEREST…

Context: Concern over the human waste left behind by climbers on their way to the world’s highest mountain peak, Mount…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Jun 2019

India, France to Deepen…

India and France have decided to deepen cooperation in the cyber security sector. They will jointly work towards curbing the…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Jun 2019

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA…

Context Viral Acharya’s resignation as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India About: The  Reserve  Bank  of  India  was…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Jun 2019

DRAFT NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY…

Context: The Committee for Draft National Education Policy (Chair: Dr. K. Kasturirangan) Report discussed in Parliament. The report proposes an…

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IASGateAdmin | 25, Jun 2019

RED FORT

Context: ASI carries out restoration of Mughal •era parts of Red Fort. About: Red fort fuses architectural styles of the…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Jun 2019

PRELIM SNIPPETS – June…

RAJA RAJA CHOLA He   was   a   Chola   Emperor   from   present   day   South   India   who   ruled   over the Chola kingdom of…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Jun 2019

Establishment of ‘gokul grams’…

Why in News? Funds  have  been  mobilized  under  Rashtriya  Gokul  Mission  (RGM)  for  setting  up  of  21 Gokul Grams as…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Jun 2019

Technological Intervention in Agriculture

Kisan Suvidha Mobile Application: To facilitate dissemination of information to farmers on the critical parameters viz., Weather; Market Prices; Plant…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Jun 2019

Janani Suraksha Yojana

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Rural Health Mission (NHM). It is being implemented…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Jun 2019

Organic Farming in India

Why in News? Government  of  India has been promoting organic farming under  two dedicated schemes namely Mission Organic Value Chain…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Jun 2019

NITI AAYOG

Issue in economy now that can be handled by NITI Aayog: There is horizontal and vertical imbalance revenues of centre…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Jun 2019

Leader of opposition made…

Context: Rtd. High Court Judge Thipsay questions appointment of Vikhe• Patil (Leader of Opposition), Kshirsagar as ministers. Leader of Opposition…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Jun 2019

Removal of the Judge…

Context: In•house panel found an Allahabad High Court judge, Justice S.N. Shukla, guilty of misconduct, Chief Justice of India Ranjan…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Jun 2019

Inner Line Permit

Context: A petition filed has sought a direction to the Centre and the Nagaland government to take appropriate steps for…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Jun 2019

Chikungunya Disease

Context: The Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), which functions under the Department of Biotechnology, has entered into a non•exclusive license…

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IASGateAdmin | 24, Jun 2019

Report on International Religious…

The International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The report covers government policies…

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IASGateAdmin | 23, Jun 2019

India Granted USD15 Million…

India  has  extended  USD  15  million  assistance  to  Niger  for  organising  the  African  Union (AU) summit scheduled to be held…

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IASGateAdmin | 23, Jun 2019

QS World University Ranking…

MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) has made a history by topping the 2020 QS World University Rankings for the eighth…

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IASGateAdmin | 23, Jun 2019

IIIDEM (ECI) organises capacity…

India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) (ECI) organized a five-day training program The program on Use of…

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IASGateAdmin | 23, Jun 2019

35,000 KM Highways to…

The government will build 35,000 km of highways, besides expressways, by 2022. Under the 'Bharatmala Project', construction or upgradation of…

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IASGateAdmin | 23, Jun 2019

Bill Passed for 16%…

The  Maharashtra  Legislative  Council  cleared  a  bill  to  provide  16%  reservation  to  the Maratha community students in post-graduate (PG) medical…

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IASGateAdmin | 23, Jun 2019

Modi voted ‘World’s Most…

PM Narendra Modi was voted the 'World's Most Powerful Person 2019' in the reader's poll conducted by UK-based British Herald…

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IASGateAdmin | 23, Jun 2019

Central Equipment Identity Register…

Why in News? In a bid to curtail the rampant cloning and theft of mobile phones across the country, the…

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IASGateAdmin | 23, Jun 2019

Asean Vows to Tackle…

It is learned that five countries viz; China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand dump more than half of the eight…

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IASGateAdmin | 23, Jun 2019

Government to extend foreign…

India is a net importer of commodities. This impacts India’s balance of payments, hence the country needs to strengthen its…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Jun 2019

NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR…

Why in News? The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), India’s national accreditation body, secured international equivalence for its…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Jun 2019

INDIA TO RAISE TERROR,…

Theme “Human Centered Future Society” Issue to be taken up: Digital economy Artificial Intelligence Global Health Ageing Marine Plastic What…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Jun 2019

OPERATION BANDAR CODE

Operation Bandar’ code name of Balakot strike Air Strike: 12 Mirages having taken off from multiple air bases crossed over…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Jun 2019

GROWING HORNS’ WITH PHONE…

New research in biomechanics suggests that young people are developing hornlike spikes at the back of their skulls — bone…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Jun 2019

INDIA’S FOREST COVER INCREASED

Context: Forest cover of India increased by 2% State of Forests Report: Is a biennial publication of FSI, an organization…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Jun 2019

SUMMER SOLSTICE

Summer   Solstice   21   June   is   longest   Day   in   Northern hemisphere of globe. In the northern hemisphere, summer solstice, or longest…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Jun 2019

ILO ADOPTS #MeToo PACT…

Context: The U.N. agency overseeing international labour standards adopted on Friday a new treaty against violence and harassment in the…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Jun 2019

TRIPLE TALAQ

Context: Triple Talaq bill again introduced by NDA government in Lok Sabha. About: The Bill makes all declaration of talaq,…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Jun 2019

ANTI DEFECTION LAW

Context: 5 TDP members of Rajya Sabha defected in BJP party. About: The Anti-Defection law sought to prevent such political…

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IASGateAdmin | 22, Jun 2019

PRELIM SNIPPETS – June…

SPOTTED DEER Tamil Nadu Forest Department has carried out a long-distance translocation of 10 spotted deer on a pilot basis…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Jun 2019

PRELIM SNIPPETS – June…

ADITYA- INDIA’S FIRST SOLAR FERRY Kerala is gearing up for the launch of the country’s premier solar-powered cruise boat by…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Jun 2019

REGIONAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT ON…

Why in News? The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) will be co-hosting an international workshop that aims to deepen knowledge on…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Jun 2019

H1B VISA FOR IT…

What is H1B Visa? The H1B visa is an employment-based, non-immigrant visa for temporary workers. For this visa, an employer…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Jun 2019

PROJECT 75

Under this project, the Indian Navy intends to acquire Six Diesel-Electric Submarines, which will also feature Advanced Air-Independent Propulsion systems…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Jun 2019

AWARE: A WHO TOOL…

Context: This is the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) prescription to combat the growing menace of antibiotic abuse and burgeoning resistance…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Jun 2019

5th INTERNATIONAL DAY OF…

International Day of Yoga, is celebrated annually on 21 June every year since 2015. International day for yoga was declared…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Jun 2019

HIMALAYAN GLACIERS ARE MELTING…

Context: Comparing data obtained by Cold War• era spy satellites with images from modern stereo satellites have shown Himalayan glaciers…

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IASGateAdmin | 21, Jun 2019

INDIAN NAVY EXECUTES ‘OPERATION…

Why in News? Indian Navy on Thursday launched Operation Sankalp in the Gulf of Oman to re-assure Indian Flagged Vessels…

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IASGateAdmin | 20, Jun 2019

ISRO OPENS ITS LABORATORIES…

Context: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is an agency which has the legacy of India’s ancient knowledge and modern technology.…

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IASGateAdmin | 20, Jun 2019

NEW POLICY TO PROTECT…

Context: Rashtriya Siksha Ayog has been proposed to be set up under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister. The member of…

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IASGateAdmin | 20, Jun 2019

INTER CREDITOR AGREEMENT (ICA)

Why in News: The Indian Banks’ Association has tweaked the inter-creditor agreement (ICA) that was framed by the Sashakt Committee,…

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IASGateAdmin | 20, Jun 2019

FINANCIAL STABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT…

Why in News: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs chaired the 20th Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development…

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IASGateAdmin | 20, Jun 2019

RECIPROCAL TRADE

Why in News: The State Department of US reacted to India’s announcement of retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. imports reiterating…

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IASGateAdmin | 20, Jun 2019

FDI IN MULTI-BRAND RETAIL

Why in News: Commerce Minister reiterated that the central government will not allow foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail, and…

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IASGateAdmin | 19, Jun 2019

REN21’S Renewable 2019 Global…

Why in News? The REN21’s Renewable 2019 Global Status Report (GSR) was recently released. Global prospects of the Report: Renewables…

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IASGateAdmin | 19, Jun 2019

Epistocracy

Epistocracy is a system in which the votes of people who can prove their political knowledge count more than the…

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IASGateAdmin | 19, Jun 2019

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman…

Objective: With a view to Augment the Income of the Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs), the Government has launched a…

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IASGateAdmin | 19, Jun 2019

National Company Law Tribunal

The  statutory  body  has  constituted  National  Company  Law  Tribunal  (NCLT)  under section 408 of the Companies Act, 2013 It is…

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IASGateAdmin | 19, Jun 2019

World Population Prospects 2019:…

According  to  the  World  Population  Prospects  2019,  India  Will  Become  the  Most Populous Nation by 2027. The  2019  revision  of…

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IASGateAdmin | 19, Jun 2019

Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP)…

Almost 2/3rd of the global population which stopped defecating openly between 2000 and 2017 has been from India. However there…

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IASGateAdmin | 19, Jun 2019

Data Localisation

Context: RBI last year mandated companies to store their payments data "only in India" so that the regulator could have…

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IASGateAdmin | 19, Jun 2019

Libra Facebook Cryptocurrency

Context: Facebook   has   linked   with   28   partners   in   a   Geneva-based   entity   called   the   Libra Association, which will govern its new…

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IASGateAdmin | 19, Jun 2019

Godavari Mangroves at Coringa…

Context: The government has begun the process to get UNESCO’s World Heritage Site status for Godavari Mangroves at Coringa Wildlife…

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IASGateAdmin | 19, Jun 2019

Speaker

Context: MP Om Birla named as choice for Speaker’s post. He is presiding officer of Lok sabha. He is the…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Jun 2019

Mendeleev and his Periodic…

The Modern Periodic Table:    The periodic table is an arrangement of all the elements known to man in accordance…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Jun 2019

SHADOW BANKING SYSTEM

A shadow banking system is the group of financial intermediaries facilitating the creation of credit across the global financial system…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Jun 2019

FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT

Foreign portfolio investment (FPI) consists of securities and other financial assets held by investors in another country. It does not…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Jun 2019

UN CONVENTION ON HATE…

United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (the CERD) conducts discussion on “Hate Speech” in the context…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Jun 2019

BT BRINJAL

Bacillus Thuringiensis Brinjal, popularly known as Bt brinjal is a type of Genetically Modified crop. Bt brinjal, a genetically modified…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Jun 2019

New Income Tax Rules…

Why in News?    Revised guidelines of Income Tax and to make strict decision against tax invaders new Income Tax…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Jun 2019

NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION…

It  is  a  Statutory  Body  the  National  Human  Rights  Commission  (NHRC)  of  India  was established on 12 October, 1993. It…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Jun 2019

FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY

Context: World   Food   India   2019   will   be   the   biggest   gathering   of   all   global   and   domestic stakeholders in Food Processing Sector.…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Jun 2019

UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION TO…

Context: 14th    Session  of  Conference  of United   Nations   Convention Desertification  will  be  held  in between September 2 and 14. About:…

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IASGateAdmin | 18, Jun 2019

PRELIM TIT – BITS…

DIGICOP It is an initiative by Chennai City Police It is an online tool to maintain database of lost/stolen mobile…

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IASGateAdmin | 17, Jun 2019

BHARATMALA PROJECT

Why in News? Bharatmala is a name given to road and highways project of Government of India. Highlights: The  total…

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IASGateAdmin | 17, Jun 2019

KIMBERLEY PROCESS

Why in News? Intersessional meeting of the Kimberley Process (KP) is being hosted by India in Mumbai. Highlights: India  is…

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IASGateAdmin | 17, Jun 2019

BIMAL JALAN COMMITTEE ON…

Constituted  on  26  December  2018,  to  decide  upon  the  appropriate  level  of  reserves  the regulator should hold. This committee has…

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IASGateAdmin | 17, Jun 2019

NATIONAL SMALL SAVINGS FUND

It has been established under Public Account of India since 1st April 1999. It Comprises of Postal Deposits Savings Certificates…

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IASGateAdmin | 17, Jun 2019

INDIAN ECONOMY

What are Debt Instruments? They are either paper or electronic obligations that allows the issuing party to raise funds by…

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IASGateAdmin | 17, Jun 2019

G 20 NATIONS

It  is  an  international  grouping  that  consists  of  central  bank  governors  and  government representatives of 19 countries and the EU.…

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IASGateAdmin | 17, Jun 2019

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LEGISLATION

Context: Supreme Court expressed its growing concern over the award of tenders being challenged in writ proceedings almost as a…

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IASGateAdmin | 17, Jun 2019

INDRAYANI RIVER

UPSC Questions Related to rivers -cultural place associated, historic place associated, tributaries, National parks, wild Sanctuary, Biosphere. UPSC  Question  on…

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IASGateAdmin | 17, Jun 2019

JANAUSHADHI SCHEME

Context: The  Bureau  of  Pharma  PSUs  of  India  (BPPI),  has  found  18  Pharmaceutical  companies substandard drugs which were supplying under…

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IASGateAdmin | 16, Jun 2019

NEW SPECIES IN EASTERN…

Context-23 new species from the eastern Himalayas of a group of plants commonly known as Balsams or jewelweeds UPSC mainly…

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IASGateAdmin | 16, Jun 2019

LABOUR ISSUES

Indian Staffing Federation has asked the government to completely scrap the archaic labor laws. ISF is an apex body of…

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IASGateAdmin | 16, Jun 2019

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY

India imposed tariffs on 29 goods from the U.S from June 16. This is a retaliatory measure taken by India…

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IASGateAdmin | 16, Jun 2019

CHINA – PHILLIPINES CONFLICT…

Issue: South China Sea is a significant area in the Pacific Ocean. It is the major trade route connecting South…

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IASGateAdmin | 16, Jun 2019

IRAN – US NUCLEAR…

Context: U.S withdrawn from JCPOA after Donald Trump had become the President of the country. What is JCPOA? Joint  Comprehensive…

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IASGateAdmin | 16, Jun 2019

MALDIVES AND INDIA

Maldives is an Island nation located in the Indian Ocean. It owes significance as it is a member of Indian…

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IASGateAdmin | 16, Jun 2019

ENCEPHALITIS.

Context-: Death toll of children rosed to 69 in Bihar due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome. UPSC questions based on Disease-…

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IASGateAdmin | 16, Jun 2019

ESSENTIAL SERVICES MAINTENANCE ACT…

Context: Doctors Strike in West Bengal regarding assault on doctors by public. Esma is Central law. ESMA enables the Government…

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IASGateAdmin | 15, Jun 2019

PRELIMS TIT – BITS

STRAIT OF HORMUZ Is a strait between Persian gulf and Gulf Of Oman On the north coast lies Iran and…

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IASGateAdmin | 15, Jun 2019

PM VISIT TO KYRGYZSTAN

key words: PM address India Kyrgyzstan Business Forum Bishkek Capital of Kyrgyzstan Eurasian economic union First India-Central Asia Dialogue Kyrgyzstan:…

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IASGateAdmin | 15, Jun 2019

VICE PRESIDENT ADDRESS

At inaugural edition of DigiTech Conclave 2019 of The Times Group after launching ET Government portal, in New Delhi Key…

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IASGateAdmin | 15, Jun 2019

USE OF COAL IN…

Around 73% of the power generated in India is coal based. Coking Coal: it is used in the process of…

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IASGateAdmin | 15, Jun 2019

INDIA’S TRADE DEFICIT WIDENS…

What is Trade Deficit? It is a situation in a country’s economy where its Imports Exceed Its Exports. Such a…

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IASGateAdmin | 15, Jun 2019

TANKER ATTACKS IN GULF…

Gulf of Oman: Connects Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf. One of the main trade routes for the oil producing…

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IASGateAdmin | 15, Jun 2019

SCO SUMMIT

What is SCO? Shanghai Cooperation Agreement is otherwise known as SCO. It is an intergovernmental international organization founded in 15…

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IASGateAdmin | 15, Jun 2019

ACUTE ENCEPHALITIS SYNDROME

Context: Bihar has recorded 188 cases of acute encephalitis syndrome, with 45 deaths, since January. The cause of death in…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Jun 2019

BENJAMIN NETANYAHU THANKS NARENDRA…

Why in News: India backed Israel at UN forum against Hamas-linked NGO Background: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Jun 2019

CENTRE REDUCES CONTRIBUTION RATE…

Why in News: Trade unions set to protest against the decision Background: Starting July 1, both employers and employee’s contribution…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Jun 2019

INDIA TO HAVE ITS…

Why in News: The project report on setting up a space station will be submitted to the government after the…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Jun 2019

HOPE MODI WILL CARRY…

Why in news: U.S. Commerce Secretary had told Prime Minister Narendra Modi in that the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) would…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Jun 2019

TWO OIL TANKERS ATTACKED…

Why in news: Two oil tankers have been attacked in the Gulf of Oman, raising regional tensions after a similar…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Jun 2019

IN ARUNACHAL, THE GOLDEN…

Why in News: Scientists have found that the golden cat in six types of colours cinnamon, golden, gray, melanistic, ocelot…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Jun 2019

BLACK OR GREY: WHAT…

Why in News: Pakistan has been under the FATF’s scanner, when it was put on the greylist for terror financing…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Jun 2019

MAHARASHTRA: ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY SEEKS…

Why in News: The Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has sought a detailed report on the sowing of unapproved…

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IASGateAdmin | 14, Jun 2019

FINANCIAL MARKETS SEEK TAX…

Why in News: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met representatives from the financial and capital market and they discussed creation of…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Jun 2019

CHANDRAYAAN-2 SET TO TAKE…

Why in News: Chandrayaan-2, India’s second Moon mission, will be launched on July 15, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Background:…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Jun 2019

INDIAN BANK TO FOCUS…

Why in News: Increasing CASA deposits, fee income to improve growth and profits in banks Background: Indian Bank will strive…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Jun 2019

U.S.’S SOUTH ASIA BUDGET…

Why in News: Allocation for India to be raised; those for Afghanistan, Pak. to be rationalised Back ground: The U.S.’s…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Jun 2019

UNION CABINET CLEARS FRESH…

Why in News: Cabinet approves legislation to replace ordinance, bill to be introduced in upcoming session of the new Lok…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Jun 2019

PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION LAUNCHED

Why in News: It will help babies with low birth weight and reduce Infant Mortality Rate. Background: In a step…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Jun 2019

A NON-FLOWER, BUT JUST…

Why in News: Bengaluru researchers use art to study pollinators, show results at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Background: Researchers…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Jun 2019

CYCLONE VAYU TO BE…

Why in News: IMD has officially informed that cyclone Vayu has changed course and now it will not make landfall…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Jun 2019

AADHAAR AND OTHER LAWS…

Why in News? In a major move aimed at making Aadhaar making people friendly, the Union Cabinet has approved “The…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Jun 2019

PRESIDENT’S (NOT GOVERNOR’S) RULE…

Why in News? Based on the prevailing situation in the state as stated in the report of Governor of J&K,…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Jun 2019

NEW DELHI INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION…

Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Bill New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC) Bill, 2019 for introduction…

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IASGateAdmin | 13, Jun 2019

HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATOR VEHICLE…

Why in News? The DRDO has conducted the maiden test of an indigenously developed Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) along…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Jun 2019

NEED FOR A LEGAL…

Why in News: Artificial Intelligence-/AI-driven tech will become counterproductive if a legal framework is not devised to regulate it. What…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Jun 2019

NEW PAPER-BASED TEST KIT…

GS 3 : Science & Technology - Achievements Of Indians In S&T Why in News? With over one million reported…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Jun 2019

AMAZON CLINCHES TOP SPOT…

Why in News: Amazon clinched the world’s most valuable brand in cloud computing, consumer tech and movie production. Background: It…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Jun 2019

DU SCIENTISTS DISCOVER FROG…

Why in News: A team of scientists from Delhi University and the Wildlife Institute of India, in collaboration with researchers…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Jun 2019

A THREEFOLD RISE IN…

Why in News: Net outflows from credit risk funds jumped over threefold in the month of May as investors remained…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Jun 2019

WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD…

Why in News: The World Day Against Child Labour will be observed on 12 June to raise awareness about the…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Jun 2019

CAN INDIA’S CITIES ACCOMMODATE…

Why in News: In India, evidence about climate migration is less although the number of climate migrants could be high,…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Jun 2019

CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF…

Why in News: Article highlight the challenges in implementation of NITI Aayog agenda 2022 and suggests some measures. Background:/Important Analysis…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Jun 2019

DEFENCE SPACE RESEARCH AGENCY…

GS 3 : Science & Technology – Space technology Why in News? To enhance the capabilities of the armed forces…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Jun 2019

PROJECT SASHAKT

GS 3 : Economy Why in News? RBI made it mandatory for lenders to enter into an Inter-Creditor Agreement (ICA)…

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IASGateAdmin | 12, Jun 2019

NATIONAL DATA WAREHOUSE

GS 2 : Governance - Ministries & Departments Of The Government Why in News? The statistical reforms are necessary for…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Jun 2019

ST. PETERSBURG CONSENSUS: ON…

Why in News: President Xi Jinping high-profile three-day state visit to the St. Petersburg consensus International Economic Forum last week…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Jun 2019

ALL YOU NEED TO…

Why in News: A recent study has ranked Mumbai as the most traffic-congested city in the world for the second…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Jun 2019

FROM PLATE TO PLOUGH:…

Why in News: Ashok Gulati, chair professor for agriculture at ICRIER, talked about importance of farm- factory connect. Background: /…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Jun 2019

CYCLONE VAYU

Why in News: Cyclone Vayu (It is still to develop into a cyclone and is only a deep depression as…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Jun 2019

NATIONAL PEOPLE’S PARTY IS…

Why in News: National People’s Party, has been recognised as a “national party”. More in News: NPP is eighth party…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Jun 2019

WHY LAKHS ARE PROTESTING…

Why in News: Hundreds of thousands of people protest in Hong kong against the government’s extradition bill. More in News:…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Jun 2019

NDMA CONDUCTED TRAINING PROGRAMME…

Why in News? National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) conducting a basic training programme at the Deendayal Port Trust in Kandla, Gujarat.…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Jun 2019

BHARAT STAGE – VI

Why in News? International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) released India’s first Type Approval Certificate (TAC) for Bharat Stage –…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Jun 2019

INDIA & PORTUGAL TO…

GS 1: Art & Culture Why in News? India has partnered with Portugal to set up a National Maritime Heritage…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Jun 2019

ASI DECLARED CHAUKHANDI STUPA…

GS 1: Art & Culture Why in News? Chaukhandi Stupa, an ancient Buddhist site located in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, has…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Jun 2019

IRSDC ENTERS INTO TRIPARTITE…

GS 3 : Economy - Infrastructure' Why in News? The Indian Railway Station Development Corporation (IRSDC), has entered in a…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Jun 2019

NDMA CONDUCTED TRAINING PROGRAMME…

GS 3: Disaster Management Why in News? National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducting a basic training programme at the Deendayal…

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IASGateAdmin | 11, Jun 2019

BHARAT STAGE – VI

GS 3: Environment Why in News? International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) released India’s first Type Approval Certificate (TAC) for…

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IASGateAdmin | 10, Jun 2019

STRUCTURAL REFORMS FOR TACKLING…

Why in News: GDP growth slowed to a five-year low of 6.8% in 2018-19, even as the unemployment rate rose…

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IASGateAdmin | 10, Jun 2019

ALL STATES, UNION TERRITORIES…

Why in News: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has laid out specific guidelines to detect, detain and deport foreign nationals…

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IASGateAdmin | 10, Jun 2019

PAKISTAN FACES FATF BLACKLIST

Why in News: Pakistan was placed on FATF’s grey list for terror financing. Background: / What is FATA? The Financial…

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IASGateAdmin | 10, Jun 2019

AVIATION SECTOR FACES HEAT…

Why in News: Under pressure from frequent flyers alarmed over climate change, the airline industry says it is “hellbent” on…

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IASGateAdmin | 10, Jun 2019

RBI REVISES STRESSED ASSET…

Why in News? The RBI has released revised set of norms on stressed asset resolution which are substantially less stringent…

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IASGateAdmin | 10, Jun 2019

INDIA TO HOLD FIRST…

Why in News? • India to hold it’s first-ever simulated space warfare exercise in the last week of July, 2019.…

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IASGateAdmin | 10, Jun 2019

AIR DEFENCE SYSTEMS TO…

Why in News? • The United States has approved the sale of armed drones to India also offered integrated air…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Jun 2019

AAI SIGNS ‘TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE…

GS 2 : Governance Why in News? The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed a 'Technical Assistance Agreement' with…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Jun 2019

NEW START POLICY

GS 3 : IR - International Happenings Why in News? Russian has warned to US to withdraw the Obama-era nuclear…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Jun 2019

DRAFT NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY…

Why in News: Three years of preschool and four-year undergraduate honours courses are among features of a draft National Education…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Jun 2019

ISRO GEARS UP FOR…

Why in News: Chandrayaan-2, the country’s first moon lander and rover mission, is a month away. Background: Chandrayaan-2 lander is…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Jun 2019

ONE MILLION NEW CASES…

Why in News: The World Health Organization’s latest report reveals that more than a million new cases of curable sexually…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Jun 2019

SPACE STATION WILL BE…

Why in News: NASA will open up the International Space Station for tourism and other business ventures as of next…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Jun 2019

TAMIL NADU HEALTH SYSTEM…

Why in News: The Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) and the World Bank have signed a $287…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Jun 2019

SEBI, MCA SIGN PACT…

Why in News: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) signed a…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Jun 2019

INDIA, MALDIVES SIGN SIX…

Why in News: India and maldives signed six key agreements. More in News: Prime Minister of India H.E. Shri Narendra…

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IASGateAdmin | 09, Jun 2019

GOLDEN LANGUR TO GET…

Why in News: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) will have non-human beneficiaries — the rare golden…

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IASGateAdmin | 08, Jun 2019

RAIN DEFICIT AND WATER…

Why in News: Reportedly, nearly 40% of the country is facing an acute paucity of pre-monsoon rain, causing severe water…

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IASGateAdmin | 08, Jun 2019

SOUTH ASIA IS TOP…

Why in News: Building connectivity in the South Asian region and coordinating economic issues will be top priorities of the…

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IASGateAdmin | 08, Jun 2019

SUDAN CRISIS

Why in News: Sudan is in the midst of a political crisis after security forces opened fire on pro-democracy protesters…

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IASGateAdmin | 08, Jun 2019

HOME MINISTRY WARNS NGOS

Why in News: The Home Ministry has warned of taking penal action against NGOs which change office bearers without taking…

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IASGateAdmin | 08, Jun 2019

DRAFT NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY…

Why in News: Admission to undergraduate  courses  in  all  government-funded  universities  and  colleges will soon be through all-India entrance tests,…

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IASGateAdmin | 08, Jun 2019

RBI REVISES STRESSED ASSET…

Why in News: After  the  Supreme  Court  struck  down  the  controversial  February  12,  2018  circular  of Reserve  Bank  of  India…

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IASGateAdmin | 08, Jun 2019

RBI MONETARY POLICY

GS 3: Economy Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut interest rates by…

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IASGateAdmin | 08, Jun 2019

GLOBAL ECONOMIC PROSPECTS BY…

GS 3: Economy Why in News? World Bank has released the report “Global Economic Prospects: Heightened Tensions, Subdued Investment”. Global…

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IASGateAdmin | 08, Jun 2019

FISCAL PERFORMANCE INDEX

GS 3: Economy Why in News? Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has launched a Fiscal Performance Index (FPI) to assess…

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IASGateAdmin | 08, Jun 2019

INDIA BACKS DHANAURI FOR…

GS 3: Environment Why in News? The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate change has asked Uttar Pradesh forest department,to…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Jun 2019

INDIA TEST FIRES BRAHMOS…

Why in News: Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was test fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha.…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Jun 2019

MUMBAI RANKED FIRST AMONG…

Why in News: An analysis of traffic congestion done in more 400 cities across six continents has found that commuters…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Jun 2019

NIPAH VIRUS CASE IN…

Why in News: A youth from Ernakulam district in Kerala has tested positive for the Nipah virus infection (a year…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Jun 2019

NITI AAYOG RECONSTITUTED

Why in News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday approved the reconstitution of the NITI Aayog. Background: / NITI AAYOG: Planning…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Jun 2019

RBI CUTS INTEREST RATE…

Why in News: The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India reduced the repo rate at…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Jun 2019

CABINET COMMITTEES

Why in News: To address the twin problems of sluggish economic growth and rising unemployment, the government has constituted two…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Jun 2019

RUSSIA WILLING TO DROP…

Why in News: President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is prepared to drop a nuclear arms control agreement with the…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Jun 2019

INDIAN NAVY ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION…

Why in news? The Indian Navy has formulated an environment conservation roadmap aimed at reducing energy consumption and diversifying its…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Jun 2019

RULE 49 MA

Why in News? The Election Commission may “revisit” the rule for prosecution of a voter for making afalse complaint of…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Jun 2019

FISCAL PERFORMANCE INDEX BY…

Why in News? Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has come out with a ‘Fiscal Performance Index’ to assess quality of…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Jun 2019

SWACHH BHARAT MISSION IMPACT…

Why in News? Swachhata has affected all aspects of the environment – be it groundwater, surface water, soil or air…

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IASGateAdmin | 07, Jun 2019

INDIA’S FIRST EMISSION TRADING…

Why in News? Gujarat has launched India’s first trading programme to combat particulate air pollution on World Environment Day 2019,…

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IASGateAdmin | 06, Jun 2019

JAN SHIKSHAN SANSTHANS

Why in News?  Fee for SC/ST candidates, who join vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS), has been waived off.…

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IASGateAdmin | 06, Jun 2019

LANGUAGE DISCRIMINATION

Why in News: The first draft of the National Education Policy gathered controversy. Background: / What is the new education…

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IASGateAdmin | 06, Jun 2019

FROM SWACHH TO ‘NAL…

Why in News: The yet-to-be formally initiated Nal se Jal scheme would aim to provide piped drinking water to every…

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IASGateAdmin | 06, Jun 2019

PM MODI TO HEAD…

Why in News: To address the twin problems of sluggish economic growth and rising unemployment, the government has constituted two…

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IASGateAdmin | 06, Jun 2019

FDI IN SERVICES SECTOR…

Why in News: Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the services sector grew 36.5% to $9.15 billion in 2018- 19, according…

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IASGateAdmin | 06, Jun 2019

CHINA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST…

Why in News: China successfully launched a rocket from a mobile platform at the Yellow Sea for the first time…

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IASGateAdmin | 05, Jun 2019

PURCHASE MANAGER’S INDEX

Why in News? • PMI or a Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is an indicator of business activity — both in…

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IASGateAdmin | 05, Jun 2019

FINE-TUNING THE EDUCATION POLICY

Why in News: The draft National Education Policy, 2019 is out in the public domain, with comments sought from all…

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IASGateAdmin | 05, Jun 2019

TRANSGENDER RIGHTS BILL TO…

Why in News: In the first 100 days of the Narendra Modi government’s second term, the Social Justice and Empowerment…

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IASGateAdmin | 05, Jun 2019

CENTRE TURNS DOWN RTI…

Why in News: The Centre has denied a RTI request for details of the ongoing recruitment process for four vacancies…

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IASGateAdmin | 05, Jun 2019

GLOBAL GROWTH TO SLOW…

Why in News: The World Bank Group has downgraded global real GDP growth to 2.6% for 2019, down by 0.3%age…

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IASGateAdmin | 05, Jun 2019

LOW TACTICS: ON INDIAN…

Why in News: India has issued a public statement of protest over the harassment of guests attending an Iftar party…

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IASGateAdmin | 05, Jun 2019

NIPAH IS CONFIRMED, PRECAUTIONS…

Why in News: Nearly a year after a Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode and Malappuram, the deadly disease has resurfaced in…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Jun 2019

JUST 20% WATER LEFT…

Why in News: According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), Water storage in reservoirs of most States of the west…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Jun 2019

PERIODIC LABOUR FORCE SURVEY…

Why in News? The govt has finally released Annual Report of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2017-18 and the…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Jun 2019

BSVI NORMS

Why in News: / BS Emission Norms: The BS or Bharat Stage emission standards are norms instituted by the government…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Jun 2019

AN-32 WITH 13 ONBOARD…

Why in News: Indian Air Force’s AN-32 transport aircraft goes missing after taking off from Jorhat in Assam. The airborne…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Jun 2019

U.S. START-UPS CONCERNED OVER…

Why in News: The start-up community in the U.S. is concerned about the increasingly protectionist stance taken by the Trump…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Jun 2019

UDCHALO’ TO GIVE A…

Why in News: In a bid to make wounded soldiers, who are confined to wheelchairs, self-reliant, an initiative ‘UdChalo’ is…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Jun 2019

MANDATORY HINDI GOES OUT…

Why in News: The clause recommending mandatory Hindi teaching in all schools was dropped from the draft National Education Policy,…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Jun 2019

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT 2019…

Why in News: The ninth edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit is all set to roll out in The Hague…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Jun 2019

SOLAR ROOF TOP ENERGY

Why in News: India receives about 300 clear and solar energy in Indian days in a year and solar exposure…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Jun 2019

PARTHENOGENESIS

Why in News? About a week ago, the New England Aquarium in the US announced that a “virgin” anaconda had…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Jun 2019

FOCUS IS ON AYUSHMAN…

Why in News: The Health Ministry will focus on strengthening preventive strategies so that people adopt a healthy lifestyle. Background:…

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IASGateAdmin | 04, Jun 2019

RICE BLAST DISEASE RESISTANCE

GS 3 : Science & Technology - Biotechnology Why in News? Rice blast, caused by a fungus Magnaporthe oryzae, is…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Jun 2019

HEAT WAVE TO CONTINUE…

Why in News:    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said severe heat wave conditions will continue in many parts, especially…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Jun 2019

SLOWDOWN CONFIRMED: ON DEEPENING…

Why in News: The first macro data set released under the new Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman’s showed an under-performing economy…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Jun 2019

JUST 20% WATER LEFT…

Why in News: Water storage in reservoirs of most States of west and south India has dipped to less than…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Jun 2019

IMMUNOTHERAPY BOOSTS SURVIVAL CHANCES…

Why in News: An immunotherapy treatment helped significantly boost survival rates among patients suffering from advanced lung cancer, according to…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Jun 2019

NILGIRI TRIBALS TENSE AS…

Why in News: The rock paintings in Karikiyoor at Kil Kotagiri in the Nilgiri forests have withstood the forces of…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Jun 2019

HAVING ONE MINISTER FOR…

Why in News: The appointment of a single person as Union Minister in charge of both agriculture and rural development…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Jun 2019

CENTRE IN DAMAGE CONTROL…

Why in News: The draft national education policy recommends a range of reform measures and favours teaching of Hindi in…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Jun 2019

ICMR CALLS FOR COMPLETE…

GS 2 : Governance - Health & Education Why in News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recommended…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Jun 2019

GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEW ‘JAL…

GS 2 : Governance -Ministries & Departments Of The Government Why in News? Fulfilling its poll promise, the government has…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Jun 2019

CRISPR-CAS9 -GENE EDITING RULES

GS 3: Science & Technology -Biotechnology Why in News? In a bid to make babies immune to infection by the…

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IASGateAdmin | 03, Jun 2019

HEAT WAVE

GS 3: Environment -Environmental impact assessment Why in News? Severe heat wave conditions will continue in many parts over the…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Jun 2019

IAF SIGNS AN AGREEMENT…

Why in News? • Reserve Bank of India (RBl) permitted banks to accept Aadhaar number only for 'Know Your Customer'…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Jun 2019

SCIENTISTS IDENTIFY A NEW…

Why in News? • Scientists have recently identified a new species of Wasp from the genus Kudakrumia in Goa. Highlights:…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Jun 2019

FACEBOOK PLANS TO LAUNCH…

Why in News? • Facebook plans to launch its cryptocurrency 'GlobalCoin' by the first quarter of 2020. • The company…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Jun 2019

IAF SIGNS AN AGREEMENT…

Why in News? • The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed an agreement with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Jun 2019

AFTER ARTICLE 370, LEGISLATOR…

Why in News: A legislator of the ruling party in Nagaland has triggered a debate on Article 371(A) that guarantees…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Jun 2019

USING GENES TO UNDERSTAND…

Why in News: Researchers from ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), Odisha have mapped out the diverse genes in rice that…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Jun 2019

TAWANG YIELDS A NEW…

Why in News: A new species of dung beetle has been discovered in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Details: The…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Jun 2019

TRUMP ENDS CONCESSIONS FOR…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Jun 2019

IIT MADRAS DEVELOPS MATERIAL…

Why in News: Materials such as tungsten diselenide (WSe2) and molybdenum diselenide are being studied keenly for their opto-electronic properties…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Jun 2019

GOVT MAKES FULL-BODY SCANNERS…

Why in News: The government has made it mandatory for 84 airports in the country to install full-body scanners to…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Jun 2019

PLANT 25 TREES FOR…

Why in news: The Gauhati High Court has ordered a villager in Assam to plant and take care of 25…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Jun 2019

STAY VERDICT ON CHENNAI-SALEM…

Why in news: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has told the Supreme Court that the Madras High Court’s…

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IASGateAdmin | 02, Jun 2019

CHINA LAYING DOWN GENE…

Why in News: In an attempt to make babies immune to infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) China, used…

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IASGateAdmin | 01, Jun 2019

IIT MADRAS LAUNCHES A…

Why in News? • Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) launched a data platform called "Integrated Database on Infrastructure…

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IASGateAdmin | 01, Jun 2019

MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY 2019

Why in News? • The MH Day seeks to break the silence, raise awareness and change the negative social norms…

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IASGateAdmin | 01, Jun 2019

THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR…

Why in News? • The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar, located in the northern automotive hub of India.…

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IASGateAdmin | 01, Jun 2019

SUPERBUGS

Why in News? U.N. Interagency Coordination Group (IACG) report on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) calls for greater action by stakeholders at…

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IASGateAdmin | 01, Jun 2019

NGT stays linkage of…

Why in News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an order staying the Andhra Pradesh Government’s scheme to link…

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IASGateAdmin | 01, Jun 2019

Jal Shakti’ Ministry to…

Why in News: A new ‘Jal Shakti’ Ministry, in which the erstwhile Ministries of Water Resources and Drinking Water and…

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IASGateAdmin | 01, Jun 2019

NGT Raps states for…

Why in news The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 25 lakh each on the States…

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IASGateAdmin | 01, Jun 2019

India to lose preferential…

Why in news India will lose access to preferential trade terms with the U.S. under the latter’s Generalised System of…

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IASGateAdmin | 01, Jun 2019

Saudi Arabia is sowing…

Why in News: Tehran accused Riyadh of “sowing division” in the region to Israel’s advantage, after the Kingdom hosted summits…

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U.S. to hit Mexico…

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IASGateAdmin | 01, Jun 2019

Philippines returns trash to…

Why in news Tonnes of garbage sent to the Philippines years ago was shipped back to Canada after a festering…

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E-Cigarettes Pose Public Health…

Why in News: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has warned of a potential public health disaster if action…

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