News:The 8th India-China joint training exercise ‘HAND-IN-HAND 2019’ is scheduled to be conducted at Umroi,Meghalaya. Facts: About the exercise: The Hand-in-Hand exercise is a joint military exercise between India and China.It was held for the first time in the year 2007. This years exercise will be held with the theme counter terrorism under United Nations… Continue reading Curtain Raiser Exercise Hand-in-Hand-2019
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Telling numbers: Nearly 3 out of 5 babies and children in India are anaemic
News:Minister for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the prevalence of Anaemia among women and children in India. Facts: About the prevalence of anaemia: The data is based on the findings of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) IV which divides the incidence of anaemia into ‘Mild’, ‘Moderate’ and ‘Severe’ kinds for… Continue reading Telling numbers: Nearly 3 out of 5 babies and children in India are anaemic
Must Read News Articles I 3rd December 2019
GS 2 When is oath taken by minister invalid? The article explains the constitutional provisions related to oath taken by ministers and instances of deviation and role of Governor in it. Government seeks review of SC/ST creamy layer The SC last year in Jarnail Singh case applied creamy layer concept for SC/STs in the realm… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 3rd December 2019
7 PM I All is not well with secularism I December 3rd, 2019
Context: Secularism in India Secularism: “Secularism”, as the concept developed in the west implies the absence of bias towards or against any particular religious groups on the part of the government. Secularism means anything that doesn’t involve religion in any way. However, it is not an opposition to religion. The “secular community” refers to people who live without religion,… Continue reading 7 PM I All is not well with secularism I December 3rd, 2019
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 3, 2019
1. What do you understand by ‘creamy layer’? Examine the feasibility of extending the concept of creamy layer to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India. The Hindu 2. What is antimicrobial resistance? Discuss the issues around antimicrobial resistance in light of the recent government ban on colistin in the poultry industry. The Hindu 3.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 3, 2019
Daily Quiz #28 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 3, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 3, 2019
What do you understand by ‘creamy layer’? Examine the feasibility of extending the concept of creamy layer to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India. Answer What is antimicrobial resistance? Discuss the issues around antimicrobial resistance in light of the recent government ban on colistin in the poultry industry. Answer Discuss the features of Pradhan… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 3, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 2nd, 2019
Explained:What is Inner Line Permit, and will it address N-E states’ concerns over CAB News:Union Home minister has said that the Citizenship Amendment Bill,2016 would provide protection to such regions and states where the Inner Line Permit (ILP) is applicable. Facts: About Inner Line Permit(ILP): Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document issued… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 2nd, 2019
20th Edition of Hornbill Festival begins in Nagaland
News:The 20th Edition of Hornbill Festival has started in the state of Nagaland. Facts: About Hornbill festival: The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year in Nagaland.The festival is also called the ‘Festival of Festivals’. The festival is organized by the Nagaland State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments. The festival aims to encourage… Continue reading 20th Edition of Hornbill Festival begins in Nagaland
6 European nations join Iran barter system
News:Recently,six European countries have joined the barter mechanism called INSTEX which is designed to circumvent US sanctions against trade with Iran by avoiding the use of dollars. Facts: What is INSTEX: The Instrument In Support Of Trade Exchanges(INSTEX) is a payment mechanism set up by the governments of France, Germany and Britain to secure trade… Continue reading 6 European nations join Iran barter system
