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
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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
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 14th, 2020
Conservation plan for Konark temple soon, says Culture Minister News:Union Culture Minister has said that a plan to restore the Konark Sun temple in Odisha would be drawn up soon. Facts: About Konark Sun Temple: Konark Sun Temple is located in East Odisha near the sacred city of Puri, Odisha. It was built in the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 14th, 2020
7 PM |Disentangling politics and crime|14th February 2020
Context: SC verdict on criminialisation of politics. More in news: A two Judge Bench of Supreme Court recently delivered a Judgment on the contempt petitions regarding the criminalisation of politics in India. Criminalisation of politics in India: Criminalization of politics means the rising participation of criminals and people facing criminal charges in politics. The term indicates… Continue reading 7 PM |Disentangling politics and crime|14th February 2020
