News:According to the 2018-19 data from the Commerce Ministry, the United States has become India’s top trading partner surpassing China. Facts: In 2018-19,the bilateral trade between the US and India stands at USD 87.95 billion as compared to USD 87.07 billion with China. India has a trade surplus of USD 16.85 billion with the USA… Continue reading US becomes India’s top trading partner
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 24th February, 2020
1. Discuss India’s concept of Indo-Pacific. Discuss the strategic significance of Indo-Pacific region for India? The Hindu 2. Analyse the role and effectiveness of FATF (Financial Action Task Force) in combating the financing of terrorism. The Hindu 3. Investment in sanitation is actually a facilitator for broader economic, health and social gains. Comment. Indian Express… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 24th February, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 23rd, 2020
Department of Telecommunications launches ‘5G Hackathon’ News:Department of Telecommunications(DoT) has launched ‘5G Hackathon’ in association with the Government, academia and Industry Stakeholders. Facts: About ‘5G Hackathon’: The Hackathon aims at shortlisting India’s cutting edge ideas that can be converted into workable 5G products and solutions. It is open to developers, start-ups, Small and Medium Enterprises… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 23rd, 2020
Department of Telecommunications launches ‘5G Hackathon’
News:Department of Telecommunications(DoT) has launched ‘5G Hackathon’ in association with the Government, academia and Industry Stakeholders. Facts: About ‘5G Hackathon’: The Hackathon aims at shortlisting India’s cutting edge ideas that can be converted into workable 5G products and solutions. It is open to developers, start-ups, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), academic institutions & registered companies… Continue reading Department of Telecommunications launches ‘5G Hackathon’
Mongla Port
News:The Bangladesh government has approved the proposal to enhance the capacity of the Mongla port. Facts: Background: India and Bangladesh had signed a MoU on the use of Chattogram and Mongla ports in 2015. The MoU envisages transit of goods from Mongla port to north eastern states of India through waterways, roads and railways. About… Continue reading Mongla Port
Siddhant Shikhamani Granth
News:The Prime Minister has released the translated version of the Shri Siddhant Shikhamani Granth in 19 languages and launched a mobile app of the Granth. Facts: About Siddhant Shikhamani: Siddhantha Shikhamani is a religious scripture of the Panchacharya tradition of Veerashaivas also known as Lingayatism. The scripture was written in Sanskrit and gives an elaboration… Continue reading Siddhant Shikhamani Granth
Daily Quiz #95 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 22, 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: February 22, 2020
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National Rail Transportation Institute
News:Railway Board of India and the University of Birmingham has announced the launch of a joint masters programme in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration by the National Rail Transportation Institute (NRTI). Facts: About National Rail Transportation Institute(NRTI): The National Rail and Transportation Institute(NRTI) is India’s first and only transportation university established in 2018 at Vadodara,Gujarat.… Continue reading National Rail Transportation Institute
GSI discovers gold deposits in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh
News:The Geological Survey of India(GSI) has discovered gold deposits of around 3,000 tonnes in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh almost five times India’s current reserve of the yellow metal. Facts: About Gold Reserves: According to the World Gold Council,India is the 10th largest gold reserve country in the world with gold reserves of around 626… Continue reading GSI discovers gold deposits in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh
