News:The migratory insect locust has spread to the Northern parts of Gujarat, causing significant damage to agriculture. Facts: About Locust: Locusts are certain species of short-horned grasshoppers that have a swarming phase.They belong to the family Acrididae. Swarming refers to a collective behaviour in which locusts aggregate together just like flocks of birds. Locusts differ… Continue reading Massive locust invasion threatens Gujarat farmers
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Who was Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, freedom fighter and educationist
News:Indian Prime minister has said that India will always be grateful to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya for his numerous contributions during India’s independence movement. Facts: About Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya: Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya(1861 – 1946) was an Indian educationist and a Freedom Fighter.He was also addressed as Mahamana. Role in Indian Freedom movement: As… Continue reading Who was Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, freedom fighter and educationist
GST Council to set up grievance redressal mechanism for taxpayers
News:The GST Council has decided to set up a grievance redressal mechanism for taxpayers. Facts: About Grievance Redressal Committee(GRC): The Grievance Redressal Committee(GRC) at zonal and state levels will be set up as a redressal mechanism for taxpayers. It will consist of both central tax and state tax officers, representatives of trade and industry and… Continue reading GST Council to set up grievance redressal mechanism for taxpayers
Govt forms expert panel for time-bound resolution of disputes in oil & gas sector
News:Government has constituted a Committee of External Eminent Persons/Experts for time-bound resolution of disputes in Oil and gas sector. Facts: About the committee: The committee will consist of three members.It will help the oil and gas sector get rid of disputes without having to resort to tardy judicial process. The committee will have a tenure… Continue reading Govt forms expert panel for time-bound resolution of disputes in oil & gas sector
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #47 December 26, 2019
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Daily Quiz #47 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 26, 2019
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 26, 2019
1. What is meant by constitutional morality? How does one uphold constitutional morality? Discuss its importance in a public services. The Hindu 2. Discuss the role played by State Legislative Councils. How are they different from the Rajya Sabha? Also examine their usefulness for Indian states. The Hindu 3. Discuss the significance of the Vaikom… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 26, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 26, 2019
What is meant by constitutional morality? How does one uphold constitutional morality? Discuss its importance in a public services. Answer Discuss the role played by State Legislative Councils. How are they different from the Rajya Sabha? Also examine their usefulness for Indian states. Answer Discuss the significance of the Vaikom satyagraha and the self respect… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 26, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 25th, 2019
Good Governance Index launched News:Minister of State for Public Grievances and Pensions has launched Good Governance Index on the occasion of Good Governance Day. Facts: About Good Governance Index: The Good Governance Index is a uniform tool to assess the status of governance and impact of various interventions taken up by State governments and Union… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 25th, 2019
Good Governance Index launched
News:Minister of State for Public Grievances and Pensions has launched Good Governance Index on the occasion of Good Governance Day. Facts: About Good Governance Index: The Good Governance Index is a uniform tool to assess the status of governance and impact of various interventions taken up by State governments and Union Territories. The index was… Continue reading Good Governance Index launched
