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Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture(IC) meets the Kung Fu Nuns

News:Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture(IC) has congratulated Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa Order on receiving the Asia Society’s prestigious Game Changer Award. Facts: About Kung Fu Nuns: Kung Fu Nuns are a community of nuns who belong to the Drukpa Lineage,a 1000-year-old Buddhist tradition that began in the Himalayas. The nuns… Continue reading Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture(IC) meets the Kung Fu Nuns

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 12, 2019

Q.1) “Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the most significant challenges the world faces today.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Paddy stubble burning in states neighbouring Delhi, is being seen as one of the reasons for the smog in the national capital. Change to a less water-guzzling crop will help address stubble burning.” Do you agree?… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 12, 2019

India to Host Shanghai Summit’s Heads of Government Council Meet In 2020

News: India will host the 19th council of heads of government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Facts: About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation It was founded in 2001 in Shanghai by Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The Secretariat of SCO is based… Continue reading India to Host Shanghai Summit’s Heads of Government Council Meet In 2020

Must Read News Articles-November 13th 2019

GS-2 India’s cancer care facilities highly inadequate, says parliamentary panel Systematic failure to address needs results in 20% higher mortality, says the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science, Technology and Environment. Progress on childhood pneumonia, diarrhoea falling short, finds global study India too lags behind as rising air pollution places additional stress on children BRICS Bond… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 13th 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 13th, 2019

Q.1) “Anaemia among men in India is an important public health problem which is widely ignored.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “The feeling of being overwhelmed by the challenges of climate change and the fear about the state of the environment has led to eco-anxiety.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss what was the most significant contribution… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 13th, 2019

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