News:The Government of India, Himachal Pradesh and World Bank has signed a US$80 million loan agreement to implement Integrated Project for Source Sustainability and Climate Resilient Rain-Fed Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh. Facts: About the Project: Aim:To improve water management practices and increase agricultural productivity in selected Gram Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh. Additional information: Other World… Continue reading Integrated Project for Source Sustainability and Climate Resilient Rain-Fed Agriculture
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Must Read News Articles I 12th March 2020
GS – 1 Nothing today in this section GS -2 SC/HC Judgements LG is a bridge between govt and centre: HC Role of LG and elected govt intertwined: Madras HC SC comes down on sexual harassment at work place Forcible dispossession of a person’s property is a human rights violation GS -3 COVID-19 WHO declares… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 12th March 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 12, 2020
What is genome sequencing? Discuss the significance of genome sequencing in recent context of Coronavirus epidemic. The Hindu Indian public schools suffer from poor infrastructure facilities especially in rural areas. Comment. The Hindu Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding. Elucidate. The Hindu Enumerate the causes for the loss of Biodiversity. Explain the in-situ… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 12, 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: March 11, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 11th, 2020
Sir Creek Issue:India-Pakistan News:Recently, the former Pakistan Minister has said that it had invited the then Indian Prime minister to sign an agreement on Sir Creek in 2006.However,the agreement was not signed. Facts: About Sir Creek: Sir Creek is a 96-km strip of water disputed between India and Pakistan in the Rann of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 11th, 2020
7 PM | More power to her: ‘Stree shakti’ is an integral part of our ‘rashtra shakti’| 11th March 2020
Context: Empowering Indian women in Indian defence forces. More in news: International Women’s Day is celebrated across the globe on March 8 every year to recognise the achievements of women, across divides, national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. The theme of International Women’s Day 2020 was, “I am Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights”.… Continue reading 7 PM | More power to her: ‘Stree shakti’ is an integral part of our ‘rashtra shakti’| 11th March 2020
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 11, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 11th March 2020
Discuss the strategic significance of Afghanistan for India. Also, discuss various implications of the recent Afghanistan deal for India. Answer What is red snow? What causes red snow? Discuss various concerns over red snow in Antarctica. Answer A new study reveals that, climate change leads to more violence against women. In light of this, discuss… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 11th March 2020
Sir Creek Issue:India-Pakistan
News:Recently, the former Pakistan Minister has said that it had invited the then Indian Prime minister to sign an agreement on Sir Creek in 2006.However,the agreement was not signed. Facts: About Sir Creek: Sir Creek is a 96-km strip of water disputed between India and Pakistan in the Rann of Kutch marshlands. The Creek opens… Continue reading Sir Creek Issue:India-Pakistan
United Nations adopts political declaration on women’s rights
News:The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women has adopted a political declaration to reaffirm the 1995 Beijing Declaration to achieve gender equality. Facts: About the declaration: The declaration aims to promote women’s emancipation and advancement around the world. It underlines the importance of gender equality to progress on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).… Continue reading United Nations adopts political declaration on women’s rights
