News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a mobile app called MANI’ (Mobile Aided Note Identifier) Facts: About MANI’ (Mobile Aided Note Identifier) It seeks to aid visually impaired persons in identifying the denomination of currency notes. It can scan currency notes using the camera of the mobile phone and gives audio output… Continue reading RBI launches mobile app MANI
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 3, 2020
1. Discuss the problems faced by the power sector in India. Suggest some measures to tackle these problems. The Hindu 2. What is National Infrastructure Pipeline? Discuss its need and significance in light of India’s aim to become a $5 trillion economy. The Hindu 3. Discuss various provisions of Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana’ (SAGY). What… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 3, 2020
7 PM |The new worry of depleting diplomatic capital| 3rd January 2020
Context: Depleting diplomatic capital post the recent events that took place in India. More in news: India has reached out to countries across all geographical regions to share its perspective on the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens and emphasised that they are internal matters. Diplomatic Capital: Diplomatic capital refers to the trust, goodwill, and… Continue reading 7 PM |The new worry of depleting diplomatic capital| 3rd January 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #52 January 3, 2020
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Daily Quiz #52 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 3, 2020
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 3, 2020
Discuss the problems faced by the power sector in India. Suggest some measures to tackle these problems. Answer What is National Infrastructure Pipeline?Discuss its need and significance in light of India’s aim to become a $5 trillion economy. Answer Discuss various provisions of Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana’ (SAGY). What are various challenges in realising the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 3, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 3rd January 2020
GS -2 When defection is a mere detour for an MLA The editorial highlights the ineffectiveness of the Anti Defection law and argues that it is possible to avoid Karnataka like incidents if MLA’s jumping ship are completely disqualified for six years In the ruins of unilateralism The editorial says that developments in 2019 suggests… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 3rd January 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 2nd, 2020
PM Modi says ISRO is planning to launch satellite Aditya to study Sun News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ISRO is planning to launch a satellite called Aditya L1 to study the sun. Facts: About Aditya L1 It will be India’s first satellite to study the sun. It is scheduled to be launched… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 2nd, 2020
Explained: What are role, powers of CDS?
News: General Bipin Rawat has been appointed as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Facts: CDS: It is a permanent position for a combined head of the tri-services i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force. The CDS will be a Four-star General. Role and Functions: 1. Be the principal military adviser to the Defence… Continue reading Explained: What are role, powers of CDS?
Gujarat: 10,000 cameras to be used for 2020 lion census
News: The Asiatic Lion Census is scheduled to take place in May 2020 Facts: The Gujarat forest department conducts lion census every five years in Asiatic Lion Landscape, which includes Gir National Park and Sanctuary. About Asiatic Lion It is listed as ‘Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List. It is listed in Schedule-I of the… Continue reading Gujarat: 10,000 cameras to be used for 2020 lion census
