News:The US has removed China as a currency manipulator as the two countries are preparing to sign a trade deal. Facts: About Currency manipulator: Currency manipulation happens when governments try to artificially tweak the exchange rate to gain an unfair advantage in trade. US defines currency manipulation as when countries deliberately influence the exchange rate… Continue reading US removes designation of China as currency manipulator
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CARA celebrates 5th Annual Day
News:Central Adoption Resource Authority(CARA) has celebrated its 5th Annual Day in New Delhi. Facts: About CARA: Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutory body of Ministry of Women & Child Development,Government of India. It functions as the nodal body for adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country… Continue reading CARA celebrates 5th Annual Day
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #63 January 16, 2020
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Daily Quiz #63 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 16, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 16th January 2020
GS -2 US, China reset trade relationship with Phase 1 deal USA and China has signed an initial trade deal that is expected to boost export from US farmers and manufacturers to China. The centrepiece of the deal is a pledge by China to purchase at least an additional $200 billion worth of US farm… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 16th January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 16, 2020
What is the importance of good early childhood education in child development? Discuss various provisions regarding primary education in draft National Education Policy. Answer What is stagflation? What steps should be taken to control stagflation in Indian economy? Answer In the coming decade, India’s cities need to focus on governance and sustainable development. In light… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 16, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 15, 2020
1. Subsidies are not a sustainable solution to underlying problems, rather it is a burden on fiscal purse. Comment. Indian Express 2. Buddhism played an important role in spreading Indian culture across the globe in ancient times. Elaborate. The Hindu 3. What is meant by middle powers in international relations? How aligning with other middle… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 15, 2020
WHO releases Global Health Challenges for 2020
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a list of 13 urgent global health challenges for 2020. Facts: About the 13 challenges: Climate Crisis Delivering Health in Conflict and Crisis Healthcare Equality Expanding Access to Medicines Infectious Diseases Preparing for Epidemics Dangerous Products like unsafe food, and unhealthy diets Investing in People Who Defend Our Health… Continue reading WHO releases Global Health Challenges for 2020
Bhil tribe termed alcoholic, criminal-minded in MPPSC exam
News:Recently,the controversial references to the Bhil tribe by Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission(MPPSC) has received severe criticism from civil society groups. Facts: About Bhil Tribe: The word Bhil is derived from the Billu which mean Bows.They are mostly found in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Bhil tribes have been… Continue reading Bhil tribe termed alcoholic, criminal-minded in MPPSC exam
WHO endorses indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis diagnosis
News:The World Health Organisation(WHO) has endorsed TrueNat which is an indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis(TB) diagnosis. Facts: About TrueNat: The TrueNat is a new molecular test that can diagnose TB in one hour as well as testing for resistance to the drug rifampicin. The test has been developed by the Indian firm MolBio Diagnostics… Continue reading WHO endorses indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis diagnosis
