News:Recently,a Concession Agreement for completing the 6.5-kilometre long Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir was signed between NHIDCL and APCO Amarnathji Tunnelway. Facts: About Z-Morh Tunnel: Z-Morh Tunnel is a 6.5km long two-lane bi-directional road tunnel project constructed near Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. The tunnel is the first step towards ensuring all-weather connectivity… Continue reading Govt awards over Rs 2000 cr for completing Z Morh Tunnel
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Indian Army conducts biggest airborne exercise ‘Winged Raider’
News:The Indian Army has conducted its biggest airborne exercise called the ‘Winged Raider’ comprising of more than 500 special forces troops in the North-Eastern theatre. Facts: About Winged Raider exercise: The exercise aims to demonstrate the operational preparedness of the paratroopers and air warriors to undertake airborne missions. It involved a large number of the… Continue reading Indian Army conducts biggest airborne exercise ‘Winged Raider’
Assam: NDFB(S) signs Suspension of Operations agreement with Centre
News:The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB(S)) has signed a tripartite agreement with the central and Assam governments to suspend operations and join peace talks with the government. Facts: About NDFB: An outfit named Bodo Security Force(BdSF) was formed in 1986.In 1994,the BdSF renamed itself as the National Democratic Front of Bodoland(NDFB). The outfit is… Continue reading Assam: NDFB(S) signs Suspension of Operations agreement with Centre
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #65 January 18, 2020
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Daily Quiz #65 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 18, 2020
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 18, 2020
Discuss the significance of Supreme Court judgement in Shreya Singhal case. Examine whether Draft Intermediary Rules by the Ministry of Information and Technology is against the principles of this judgement. Answer What is mob-lynching? What are various reasons for a rise in mob-lynching incidents in India. Suggest some measures to prevent mob-lynching. Answer Discuss various… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 18, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 18th January 2020
GS -2 Punjab Assembly urges Centre to repeal CAA The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Friday passed a resolution, urging the Union government to repeal the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act. The resolution urged the Centre to put on hold the National Population Register (NPR) work till forms-documents associated with it are amended suitably, in order to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 18th January 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 18, 2020
1. Discuss the significance of Supreme Court judgement in Shreya Singhal case. Examine whether Draft Intermediary Rules by the Ministry of Information and Technology is against the principles of this judgement. Indian Express 2. What is mob-lynching? What are various reasons for a rise in mob-lynching incidents in India. Suggest some measures to prevent mob-lynching.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 18, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 17, 2020
1. Recent NCRB report has shown a rise in crimes against women over the years. Discuss various reasons for this. Suggest some measures to improve the situation. The Hindu 2. What is blockchain technology? Discuss its advantages and potential applications. The Hindu 3. What are parliamentary standing committees? Discuss their need and significance in Parliamentary… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 17, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 17th, 2020
India to invite Imran Khan for Shanghai Council meet News: Prime Minister of Pakistan will be invited to participate in the Heads of Government Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) that will be hosted in India in 2020 Facts: About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 17th, 2020
