What is strategic disinvestment? Discuss its need and significance for Indian economy. Answer What is quasi-federalism? Is India a quasi-federal state? Answer Despite differences, India and China need to come together for a multilateral, rules based world order. Comment. Answer Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and income in rural areas.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 10, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 9th, 2020
LIGO team detects second merger of two neutron stars News: For the second time ever, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has detected gravitational wave signals. The gravitational eave event is likely due to the collision of two neutron stars. Facts: Neutron Stars: Neutron stars are the remnants of giant stars that died in a fiery explosion… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 9th, 2020
Cabinet clears Ordinance to remove restrictions on coal block bidding
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Promulgation of Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 Facts: It amends Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 and Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act 2015. Key features: Allows companies that do not have coal mine operations in India to also participate in coal block auctions. It provides for… Continue reading Cabinet clears Ordinance to remove restrictions on coal block bidding
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 9, 2020
1. What do you understand by the term radicalisation? What are various reasons for growing radicalisation in the society? Discuss its consequences and measures needed. The Hindu 2. A focus on developing human capital and employment generation can help India to become a $5 trillion economy. Comment. The Hindu 3. What is the Indian Ocean… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 9, 2020
7 PM |From the brink of war: on U.S.-Iran conflict| 9th January 2020
Context: US – Iran Conflict. More in news: Iran’s top military commander, Gen Qasem Soleimani, is killed by a US drone strike in Iraq. In retaliation, Iran on Wednesday launched ballistic missile attacks at American troops in two military bases in Iraq. Timeline of US – Iran conflict: 1979: The US and Iran are at… Continue reading 7 PM |From the brink of war: on U.S.-Iran conflict| 9th January 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #57 January 9, 2020
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800 FPOs registered on Farmer Connect Portal of APEDA
News:Recently,800 Farmer Producer Organisations(FPOs) have registered on Farmer Connect Portal of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA). Facts: About Farmer Connect Portal: Farmer Connect Portal has been established by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA) on it’s website. The portal provides a platform for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer… Continue reading 800 FPOs registered on Farmer Connect Portal of APEDA
Operation Sankalp
News:Indian Navy had commenced Maritime Security Operations code named Operation SANKALP in the Gulf Region in Jun 2019 to ensure safe passage of Indian Flag Vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. Facts: About Operation Sankalp: Indian Navy had initiated ‘Operation Sankalp in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman as a measure to… Continue reading Operation Sankalp
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Sweden on cooperation in Polar Science
News:Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Agreement on cooperation in polar science between India and Sweden. Facts: About the agreement: The agreement between India and Sweden in polar science will enable sharing of the expertise available with both Countries. The agreement becomes significant as both India and Sweden are signatories to… Continue reading Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Sweden on cooperation in Polar Science
Explained: Who was Ashfaqullah Khan, and why did the British hang him?
News:Recently,Uttar Pradesh government has announced that it will build a 121-acre zoo named after Ashfaqullah Khan. Facts: About Ashfaqullah Khan: Ashfaqulla Khan (1900 – 1927) was a freedom fighter in the Indian independence movement.He was born in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. In 1920,Mahatma Gandhi had launched his Non-cooperation movement against the British rule in India. But… Continue reading Explained: Who was Ashfaqullah Khan, and why did the British hang him?
