News:The Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA) has launched a new web form called SPICe+ for incorporation of companies. Facts: About SPICe+: SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating a Company Electronically plus) is an integrated web form offering multiple services related to Company incorporation such as mandatory issue of PAN, Opening of Bank Account, allotment of GSTIN among… Continue reading MCA rolls out web form SPICe+ for incorporation of companies
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Maharashtra loses top slot as attractive investment destination to Andhra in FY’19: RBI study
News: Reserve Bank of India has released the data on the top attractive investment destination states. Facts: Key Highlights from the study: In 2018-19,Andhra Pradesh accounted for the highest share in total cost of projects sanctioned by banks and financial institutions. It was followed by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana , Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.… Continue reading Maharashtra loses top slot as attractive investment destination to Andhra in FY’19: RBI study
Explained:Hubei Province
News:Hubei province has been the epicentre of the outbreak of COVID-2019 (the disease caused by the novel coronavirus). Facts: About Hubei Province: Hubei is a landlocked province in Central China. The name of the province means north of the lake referring to its position north of Dongting Lake. The capital of the province is Wuhan… Continue reading Explained:Hubei Province
International Search and Rescue Advisory Group(INSARAG)
News:The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has organized the second BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise as per the International Search & Rescue Advisory Group(INSARAG) guidelines for familiarization & exercise purposes. Facts: About INSARAG: The International Search and Rescue Advisory Group(INSARAG) was established in 1991. It is a network of disaster-prone and disaster-responding countries and organizations dedicated… Continue reading International Search and Rescue Advisory Group(INSARAG)
Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years:Study
News:The International Institute of Strategic Studies(IISS) has released its report on Defence Spending titled “Military Balance”. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: The global spending on defence has increased by 4% in 2019.This is the largest growth in the last 10 years. The United States, China, Saudi Arabia, Russia and India retained their positions as… Continue reading Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years:Study
Daily Quiz #89 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 15, 2020
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 15th February, 2020
1. What is the ‘Nordic Economic Model’? Do you think Nordic Economic Model can be a way forward for a sustainable future? The Hindu 2. Discuss five key global risks as mentioned in recent, The ‘Future of Earth, 2020’ report. The Hindu 3. Involving women in the economy is not a social cause, rather it… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 15th February, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 15th February 2020
GS -2 US-Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement, says official A senior U.S. official said on Friday the U.S. and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan. A tale of outbreaks, both in China The editorial says that unlike the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 15th February 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #89 February 15, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 15th February 2020
What is the ‘Nordic Economic Model’? Do you think Nordic Economic Model can be a way forward for a sustainable future? Answer Discuss five key global risks as mentioned in recent, The ‘Future of Earth, 2020’ report. Answer Involving women in the economy is not a social cause, rather it is a source of efficiency… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 15th February 2020
