News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Brazil from Nov 13-14 to attend an annual summit of BRICS. Facts: About BRICS BRICS is the acronym coined for an association of five major emerging national economies that have similar economic development. The five countries are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Brazil is the current… Continue reading PM to visit Brazil next week for BRICS Summit
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 7, 2019
Q.1) “With rising pollution levels in Indian cities, India needs a Clean Air Act and an autonomous new body to enforce it.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Without any harmony and co-ordination among various institutions and bodies, a society cannot progress and live in peace.” Discuss in the light of recent brawl between Delhi police and lawyers.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 7, 2019
Indian Navy – Indonesian Navy Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’
News: India is jointly exercising its anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kamorta along with Indonesian warship KRI Usman Harun, a multi-role corvette, in the Bay of Bengal as part of the 2nd edition of Samudra Shakti. Facts: About Samudra Shakti Exercise It is an annual naval exercise between Indian and Indonesian Navy. The first edition of… Continue reading Indian Navy – Indonesian Navy Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’
Parliamentary standing committee invites suggestions on ‘The Occupational safety, health and working conditions code, 2019
News: The Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code, 2019, has been referred by the Speaker to the Standing Committee on Labour headed by Bhartruhari Mahtab, for examination and report. Facts: About Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2019 The code was introduced in the Lok Sabha in July 2019 The Code repeals and… Continue reading Parliamentary standing committee invites suggestions on ‘The Occupational safety, health and working conditions code, 2019
Must Read News Articles-November 8th 2019
GS-2 Maharashtra tops in justice delivery: Report Maharashtra has topped the list of states in delivering justice to people followed by Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Haryana, according to a report by Tata Trusts. Junking fast food: On norms against food rich in fat, sugar and salt Enforcement is key in preventing school children from… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 8th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 8th, 2019
Q.1) “Given that South Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change and most of the countries share ecological zones, borders and culture, advance preparation for migration is needed.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “To showcase itself as a legitimate power in cyberspace, India have to shed its piecemeal approach about cybersecurity.” Examine… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 8th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #6 November 7, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 7th, 2019
PM interacts through PRAGATI News:Prime Minister has chaired the 31st interaction through the PRAGATI platform. Facts: About PRAGATI: PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation. The platform was launched in 2015. The platform is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of the Government of India… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 7th, 2019
7 PM | After RCEP opt-out, the challenge of a shape-up | 7th November, 2019
Context: India and RCEP. More in news: Third Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand India decided not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal saying it did not get any “credible assurance for India on market access and non-tariff barriers”. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP): The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)… Continue reading 7 PM | After RCEP opt-out, the challenge of a shape-up | 7th November, 2019
Daily Quiz #6 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 7 , 2019
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