China outreach to Bhutan poses fresh challenge to India International relation Important Facts: Grounds for China Interest in Bhutan: Newly formed Bhutan government wants to diversify its economy where china can be prominent partner Reduce excessive dependence on hydropower sector which is climate sensitive and offer limited employment opportunities India accounts for 80% of Bhutan… Continue reading China outreach to Bhutan poses fresh challenge to India
Day: January 30, 2019
MGNREGS has raised welfare, brought down inequality, says study
MGNREGS has raised welfare, brought down inequality, says study Government schemes News According to a research published in World Development journal, MGNREGS have improved the well-being of beneficiaries significantly in Andhra Pradesh Important facts About MGNERGS The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) was launched in 2006 to provide 100 days of employment… Continue reading MGNREGS has raised welfare, brought down inequality, says study
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 30, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 29, 2019
Archives Q.1) Indo-Pacific Quad was formed in 2007 by India, US, Japan and Australia but it lay dormant since withdrawal of Australia in 2008. What are the reasons which triggered its revival in 2017 and also explain its relevance for India specifically? Answer: Importance of QUAD: The quadrilateral comes in the backdrop of growing Chinese… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 29, 2019
Must Read News Articles – January 30th, 2019
Archives GS 2 Include Chin refugees in citizenship Bill: Chakma NGOs Eight organisations of the Chakma community on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to the Ministry of Home Affairs seeking the inclusion of Chin refugees in India by further amending the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016. GS 3 Rajasthan Zika strain is endemic to Asia, says new… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 30th, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 30, 2019
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers Q.1) Discuss the different components of Bharatmala pariyojana. What significance does the programme hold? Q.2) The manning of Central Armed Police Forces by the Indian Police Service officials has… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 30, 2019
