News:The Supreme Court stayed an order of the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) which had held that markets watchdog Sebi does not have the power to bar auditors. Facts: Background: The Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) had filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the SAT’s order. The Securities Appellate Tribunal(SAT) in its order… Continue reading SC stays SAT order holding that Sebi lacks power to bar auditors
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No more waiver, Bhutan to levy charges on Indian tourists
News:Bhutan has released the new draft tourism policy. Facts: About the policy: The policy plans to levy charges on tourists from regional countries including India, Bangladesh and the Maldives who at present are exempted from any charges. These new charges have been necessitated by the sharp increase in tourists from the region mainly from India… Continue reading No more waiver, Bhutan to levy charges on Indian tourists
Understanding space Internet
News: SpaceX has launched its second batch of 60 Starlink satellites into space. The company had launched its first batch of 60 satellites in May 2019. Facts: About Star Link Project The project seeks to build a low-cost, satellite based broadband network capable of delivering internet access to the entire globe. Starlink network will eventually… Continue reading Understanding space Internet
7 PM | Rapid urbanization has meant more problems than prosperity | 19th November, 2019
Context: Urbanisation and rising risk of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs). More in news: A recent Lancet study issues a dire warning of the devastation that Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are likely to wreak if timely action is not taken to slow down its current rapid rise. Urbanisation: Urbanisation is an increase in the number of people living in… Continue reading 7 PM | Rapid urbanization has meant more problems than prosperity | 19th November, 2019
National Policy on Biofuels
News: The government had notified new National Policy on Biofuels in 2018. Facts: About National Biofuel Policy 2018: Salient Features: The Policy categorises biofuels as: Basic biofuels- First Generation (1G) bioethanol and; biodiesel Advanced Biofuels- Second Generation (2G) ethanol, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to drop-in fuels, Third Generation (3G) biofuels, bio-CNG etc. It expands the… Continue reading National Policy on Biofuels
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #16 November 19, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 18th, 2019
SAANS aims to reduce child mortality due to Pneumonia News:Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) has launched SAANS campaign to reduce child mortality due to pneumonia. Facts: About SAANS campaign: SAANS stands for Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully. The campaign aims to create mass awareness about the most effective solutions for… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 18th, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 18th, 2019
“Failure of state administration and mismanagement of water resources in urban cities hasled tounsafe and poor drinking water quality endangering lives of many.” Comment. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/only-mumbai-meets-drinking-water-quality-standards/article29992150.ece?homepage=true “The recent National Education Policy document, despite its lacunae, is a vast improvement over earlier education policies.” Comment. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/treating-education-as-a-public-good/article29986292.ece Discuss the role and mandate of National Disaster Response… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 18th, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 18, 2019
“Failure of state administration and mismanagement of water resources in urban cities hasled tounsafe and poor drinking water quality endangering lives of many.” Comment. Answer “The recent National Education Policy document, despite its lacunae, is a vast improvement over earlier education policies.” Comment. Answer Discuss the role and mandate of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 18, 2019
Daily Quiz #15 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 18 , 2019
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