News:The Sri Lankan Army will be participating in the annual joint military exercise Mitra Shakti between the Indian and Sri Lanka Army. Facts: About the exercise: Exercise Mitra Shakti is an annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lanka Army. The exercise is being conducted between both the countries since the… Continue reading Exercise Mitra Shakti -India and SriLanka military exercise
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India offers $450 million line of credit to Sri Lanka
News:Sri Lankan President is on his first overseas visit to India after taking over as Sri Lanka president. Facts: Key takeaways from the visit: India has announced a line of credit of USD 400 million for development projects in Sri Lanka besides granting a separate fund of USD 50 million to help the country deal… Continue reading India offers $450 million line of credit to Sri Lanka
7PM I A different downturn I November 30th, 2019
Context: Economic slowdown in India. More in news:• India’s annual growth in gross domestic product or GDP fell to 4.5% for the quarter ended September 30, down from 5% in the previous three months. Economic slowdown:Economic slowdown is a situation in which GDP growth slows but doesn’t decline. For example, if GDP goes from 5%… Continue reading 7PM I A different downturn I November 30th, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 30, 2019
“India could use green technologies to galvanise its faltering economy, create new jobs and become a climate leader.”Comment. Answer “The foreign policy of India has changed from ‘non-alignment’ to ‘multi-alignment’ in recent times. Examine. Answer What do you understand by Agro-biodiversity ? HowAgro-biodiversity can help in reducing country’shunger problem? Answer Suppose the Government of India… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 30, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 30th, 2019
“India could use green technologies to galvanise its faltering economy, create new jobs and become a climate leader.”Comment. The Hindu “The foreign policy of India has changed from ‘non-alignment’ to ‘multi-alignment’ in recent times. Examine. The Hindu What do you understand by Agro-biodiversity ? HowAgro-biodiversity can help in reducing country’shunger problem? The Hindu Suppose the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 30th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #26 November 30, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 29th, 2019
Green Highways Policy-2015 News:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has informed Lok Sabha about the details of the Green Highways Policy-2015. Facts: About Green Highways Policy-2015: Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy was announced in the year 2015. The policy aims to reduce the impact of air pollution and dust by planting… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 29th, 2019
Daily Quiz #25 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 29, 2019
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Green Highways Policy-2015
News:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has informed Lok Sabha about the details of the Green Highways Policy-2015. Facts: About Green Highways Policy-2015: Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy was announced in the year 2015. The policy aims to reduce the impact of air pollution and dust by planting trees and shrubs… Continue reading Green Highways Policy-2015
At 17.5 million, Indian diaspora largest in the world: UN report
News:The International Organisation for Migration has released the Global Migration Report 2020. Facts: About Global Migration Report: Global Migration Report is International Organisation for Migration’s (IOM) flagship publication. It features trends in international migration, discusses emerging policy issues and provides regional recent developments in Africa, America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Oceania. Key takeaways… Continue reading At 17.5 million, Indian diaspora largest in the world: UN report
