1. Discuss various reasons for prevalence of corruption in implementation of welfare programmes. Suggest some measures to reduce it. The Hindu 2. Discuss various features of India’s Neighbourhood First’ policy. Indian Express 3. What are various roadblocks to India-EU Free Trade Agreement? How these roadblocks can be removed? Indian Express 4. Corporate social responsibility makes… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 22nd February, 2020
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GS -2 FATF places Iran on Black List The FATF has placed Iran on its blacklist after it failed to comply with international anti terrorism financing norms. The move will deepen the Iran’s isolation from financial market. US Taliban to sign agreement on Feb 29 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Taliban has… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 22nd February 2020
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 22nd February 2020
Discuss various reasons for prevalence of corruption in implementation of welfare programmes. Suggest some measures to reduce it. Answer Discuss various features of India’s Neighbourhood First’ policy. Answer What are various roadblocks to India-EU Free Trade Agreement? How these roadblocks can be removed? Answer Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable. Analyse. Answer
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 21st, 2020
Food Planet Prize News:Sweden has created two $1 million prizes named “Food Planet Prize” for solutions to feed billions of people. Facts: About the Prize: The Prize will be presented annually by the Curt Bergfors Foundation in Sweden. Aim:To recognize ground-breaking initiatives from around the world that addresses the climate change threats towards food supply.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 21st, 2020
7 PM |Putting neighbors first| 21st February 2020
Context: India’s Neighbourhood first policy. More in news: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa visited India in early Februaury. It was his first foreign trip since his appointment as prime minister in late November 2019. Neighbourhood first policy: It is part of India’s foreign policy that actively focuses on improving ties with India’s immediate neighbours. The… Continue reading 7 PM |Putting neighbors first| 21st February 2020
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World Bank offers funds for last stretch of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
News: World Bank has offered to give financial assistance to the last remaining portion of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) between Bihar’s Sonnagar and West Bengal’s Dankuni Facts: Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) It is part of India’s Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) program involves the construction of a 1,839km-long freight line extending from Ludhiana… Continue reading World Bank offers funds for last stretch of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
International protection for Great Indian Bustard, Bengal Florican and Asian Elephant
News: Great Indian Bustard, Asian Elephant and Bengal Florican have been classified as “endangered migratory species” by UN’s Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species Facts: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) or the Bonn Convention It is an intergovernmental treaty, concluded under the aegis of the United Nations Environmental Programme… Continue reading International protection for Great Indian Bustard, Bengal Florican and Asian Elephant
SC passes interim order on Mahadayi tribunal’s award
News: The Supreme Court in its interim order allowed the plea of the Karnataka government for implementation of the final award by a tribunal for sharing of water between Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra from the Mahadayi river. Facts: Background: The tribunal had allocated 13.42 TMC water from the Mahadayi river basin to Karnataka. Maharashtra was… Continue reading SC passes interim order on Mahadayi tribunal’s award
Food Planet Prize
News:Sweden has created two $1 million prizes named “Food Planet Prize” for solutions to feed billions of people. Facts: About the Prize: The Prize will be presented annually by the Curt Bergfors Foundation in Sweden. Aim:To recognize ground-breaking initiatives from around the world that addresses the climate change threats towards food supply. The prize will… Continue reading Food Planet Prize
