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Must Read News Articles I 23rd January 2020
GS -2 Myanmar’s growing dependence on China Chinese President Xi Xinping visited Myanmar and have signed 33 agreements. There has been proposal for China – Myanmar Economic Corridor. The article argues that closeness of China – Myanmar relationship is one of the setbacks and challenges to India’s diplomacy in South Asia U.S. President warns of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 23rd January 2020
Nature risk rising report
News: World Economic Forum (WEF) has released Nature Risk Rising Report Facts: About Nature Risk Rising Report It has produced by WEF in collaboration with PwC and the first report in series of New Nature Economy (NNE) reports. It explains how nature-related risks matter to business, why they must be urgently mainstreamed into risk management… Continue reading Nature risk rising report
India falls to 51st spot in EIU’s Democracy Index
News: Economist Intelligence Unit released Democracy Index 2019 Facts: About Democracy index: It is based on five categories: electoral process and pluralism; the functioning of government; political participation; political culture; and civil liberties. It ranks countries based on their scores on 60 indicators. It classifies them as one of four types of regime: full democracy,… Continue reading India falls to 51st spot in EIU’s Democracy Index
‘Vyommitra’, the humanoid for Gaganyaan
News: The Indian Space Research Organisation has unveiled a human-robot, named Vyommitra, that will be sent to space as part of the Gaganyaan mission. Facts: About Gaganyaan Mission Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by 2022. About Vyommitra Vyommitra is a half-humanoid who… Continue reading ‘Vyommitra’, the humanoid for Gaganyaan
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 23, 2020
Critically examine the effectiveness of electoral bonds to make Indian elections more transparent. What other reforms are needed to make Indian election process more fair. Answer What do you understand by the term ‘participatory democracy’? How important is the participation of people in a democratic setup? Answer Discuss various provisions of disqualifications under Representation of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 23, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 23, 2020
1. Critically examine the effectiveness of electoral bonds to make Indian elections more transparent. What other reforms are needed to make Indian election process more fair. The Hindu 2. What do you understand by the term ‘participatory democracy’? How important is the participation of people in a democratic setup? The Hindu 3. Discuss various provisions… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 23, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 22, 2020
1. In a democratic polity the fundamental rights and duties of citizens are correlated. Comment in the Indian context. The Hindu 2. Discuss the significance of Article 131 of the Indian constitution. Can States challenge the validity of central laws? Examine. The Hindu 3. The Move to cash transfers will put agriculture on a sustainable… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 22, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 22th, 2020
World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report:ILO News:The United Nations International Labour Organization(ILO) has released the World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report. Facts: About the report: The report analyses key labour market issues, including unemployment, labour underutilisation, working poverty, income inequality, labour income share and factors that exclude people from… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 22th, 2020
World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report:ILO
News:The United Nations International Labour Organization(ILO) has released the World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report. Facts: About the report: The report analyses key labour market issues, including unemployment, labour underutilisation, working poverty, income inequality, labour income share and factors that exclude people from decent work. Key findings of the report: The number… Continue reading World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report:ILO
