News:Recently,the finance ministers from the G20 countries participated in the financial leaders meeting in Riyadh,Saudi Arabia ahead of the G20 summit in November,2020. Facts: About G20: G20 is an international group initially founded in 1999 after the Asian financial crisis as a forum for finance ministers and central bank governors of 19 countries and the… Continue reading Saudi Arabia hosts G20 financial leaders meet
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US-India bilateral trade and investment
News:The US President who is on a visit to India has said that India and the United States will sign an incredible trade agreement to reduce barriers of investment. Facts: Trade between India and US: United States goods and services trade with India in 2018 was around $142.6 billion. The current balance of trade is… Continue reading US-India bilateral trade and investment
Must Read News Articles I 25th February 2020
GS -1 ASI planning barricade around famed stone chariot at Hampi. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is contemplating installing a wooden barricade around the stone chariot inside Vittala Temple complex at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi in Karnataka in a bid to protect it from vandalism. Vittala Temple is not only among… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 25th February 2020
Must Read News Articles I 25th February 2020
GS -1 ASI planning barricade around famed stone chariot at Hampi. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is contemplating installing a wooden barricade around the stone chariot inside Vittala Temple complex at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi in Karnataka in a bid to protect it from vandalism. Vittala Temple is not only among… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 25th February 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 25th February, 2020
1. Discuss various opportunities and challenges of demographic dividend in India. The Hindu 2. India needs to build its own technology capability and ensure that the technology available is inclusive in nature. Comment. The Hindu 3. What do you mean by Minimum Support Price (MSP)? Examine the benefit and issues associated with Minimum Support Price.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 25th February, 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: February 24, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 24th, 2020
News: The 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) concluded in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Facts: Key takeaways: Seven species added to Appendix I: Asian Elephant, Jaguar, Great Indian Bustard, Bengal Florican, Little Bustard, Antipodean Albatross, and the Oceanic White-tip Shark. 3… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 24th, 2020
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 24, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 24th February 2020
1. Discuss India’s concept of Indo-Pacific. Why Indo-Pacific region has a strategic significance for India? Answer 2. Analyse the role and effectiveness of FATF (Financial Action Task Force) in combating the financing of terrorism. Answer 3. Investment in sanitation is actually a facilitator for broader economic, health and social gains. Comment. Answer 4. Examine the… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 24th February 2020
Explained:What is Happiness curriculum
News:The US President along with the US First Lady will be visiting a Delhi government school where they will attend a happiness curriculum class. Facts: About Happiness Curriculum: The Happiness curriculum was launched by the Delhi government in 2018. The curriculum aims at increasing mental health awareness among school children from classes nursery to eighth… Continue reading Explained:What is Happiness curriculum
