News:The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour in its report has highlighted the under-utilisation of funds by the Union Labour and Employment Ministry. The under-utilization of funds was most in case of National Career service (NCS) Scheme. Facts: About NCS Scheme It is one of the mission mode projects under the umbrella of the E-Governance Plan.… Continue reading National Career Services (NCS) scheme
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 17, 2020
Discuss various stages of public health response to epidemic outbreaks. Discuss how India can prepare for any future epidemic risks? [read more] Indian Express Critically discuss the recent NITI Aayog’s proposal to build tourism villas in Andaman-Nicobar and Lakshadweep archipelagos. The Hindu What is ‘One Health? Discuss its need and significance in context of rising zoonotic… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 17, 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: March 16, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 16th, 2020
Explained:What is floor test News: Recently, the Madhya Pradesh Governor has ordered a floor test in the state Assembly to allow the State Government to prove its majority. Facts: About Floor Test: A floor test is primarily taken to know whether the executive enjoys the confidence of the legislature. It is a constitutional mechanism under… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 16th, 2020
7 PM | The role of women in developing a knowledge economy | 16th March 2020
Context: Knowledge economy and the role of women in India’s growth. According to a recent study, women make up only 14% of the 280,000 scientists, engineers, and technologists in research and development institutions across the country. However, a rapidly growing India requires a highly skilled technical workforce that is crucial for developing a knowledge economy.… Continue reading 7 PM | The role of women in developing a knowledge economy | 16th March 2020
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 16, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 16, 2020
What do you understand by the term ‘diaspora diplomacy’? Discuss the usefulness and limitations of ‘diaspora diplomacy’. Answer Enumerate various reasons and the impact of the rise in cases of bank frauds in the last decade in India. Discuss the need for bringing reforms in banking governance to prevent such frauds. [read] Answer The elements… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 16, 2020
Download PDF + Simulator Test 0 – Now Write the Test till 12PM Noon – March 17th
Dear All, Thank you for the tremendous response to the Simulator Test 0 – despite the offline centers being cancelled, due to unforeseen situations. It is in our collective interest that we avoid gatherings on more than 50 people. This is something that we should do – not just for ourselves, but also for others,… Continue reading Download PDF + Simulator Test 0 – Now Write the Test till 12PM Noon – March 17th
Explained: What is a notified disaster and how is the SDRF used
News:The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to treat COVID-19 as a notified disaster for the purpose of providing assistance under the State Disaster Response Fund(SDRF). Facts: About Disaster: Disaster is an extreme disruption of the functioning of a society that causes widespread human, material, or environmental losses that exceed the ability of the affected… Continue reading Explained: What is a notified disaster and how is the SDRF used
Chaitra Jatra Festival
News:The annual Chaitra Jatra festival scheduled to be held in Odisha’s Tara Tarini hill shrine was cancelled as a precautionary measure against COVID-19 infection. Facts: About the Festival: Chaitra Jatra is celebrated at Tara Tarini hill shrine in the Hindu month of Chaitra. Tara Tarini hill shrine is located at Kumari hill on banks of… Continue reading Chaitra Jatra Festival
