News:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways will represent India at the 3rd High Level Global Conference on Road Safety for Achieving Global Goals 2030 in Stockholm,Sweden. Facts: About the conference: It is organised by the World Health Organization(WHO) in association with the World Bank and minister-led delegations from more than 80 countries. The objective… Continue reading 3rd High Level Global Conference on Road Safety
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India becomes 5th largest economy, overtakes UK, France:Report
News:According to a US-based think tank World Population Review,India has emerged as the world’s fifth largest economy by overtaking the UK and France in 2019. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: India’s economy is the fifth largest in the world with a GDP of $2.94 trillion. In purchasing power parity(PPP) terms, India’s GDP (PPP) is… Continue reading India becomes 5th largest economy, overtakes UK, France:Report
Battle of Çanakkale/Gallipoli
News:Turkey President has compared Kashmir to Çanakkale — the World War I battle that built several national identities. Facts: About the Battle: The Battle of Çanakkale also known as the Gallipoli campaign or the Dardanelles campaign is considered to be one of the bloodiest of World War I. This battle took place on the Gallipoli… Continue reading Battle of Çanakkale/Gallipoli
Moody’s slashes India’s 2020 growth projection
News:Moody’s Investor Service has released its Global Macro Outlook Report. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Revised India’s growth forecasts to 5.4% for 2020 and 5.8% for 2021, down from previous projections of 6.6% and 6.7% respectively. India’s key to stronger economic momentum would be revival of domestic demand and resumption of credit growth. It… Continue reading Moody’s slashes India’s 2020 growth projection
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 18th February, 2020
1. Examine the progress made so far by India, in achieving Sustainable Development Goal of reducing infant mortality. The Hindu 2. Critically examine the role of media as a watchdog in a democracy. The Hindu 3. The realisation of the objective of doubling farmers’ income necessitates addressal of some of the basic challenges of agriculture… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 18th February, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 18th February 2020
GS -2 Women army officers eligible for permanent commission: SC In a landmark judgement in the case Secretary, Ministry of Defence vs Babita Puniya and others, SC has held that Women Short Service Commission Officers in the Indian Army are entitled to Permanent Commission at par with their male counterparts, regardless of their years of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 18th February 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #91 February 18, 2020
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What is causing the supergiant star Betelgeuse to dim and change its shape?
News: Using the European Space Organisation’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have noticed the unprecedented dimming of Betelgeuse. Facts: Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star (over 20 times bigger than the Sun) in the constellation Orion. Instead of appearing round, the star Betelgeuse, at present, appears to be “squashed into an ova”. Additional Information:… Continue reading What is causing the supergiant star Betelgeuse to dim and change its shape?
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 18th February 2020
Examine the progress made so far by India, in achieving Sustainable Development Goal of reducing infant mortality. Answer Critically examine the role of media as a watchdog in a democracy. Answer The realisation of the objective of doubling farmers’ income necessitates addressal of some of the basic challenges of agriculture and allied sector. Discuss these… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 18th February 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 17th, 2020
Sammakka Saralamma Jatara News:Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is being celebrated in the State of Telangana. Facts: About the festival: Sammakka Saralamma Jataraalso known as Medaram Jatara is a tribal festival held biennially in the state of Telangana.It is a State Festival of Telangana. The festival commemorates the fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 17th, 2020
