News:The Competition Commission of India has ordered an investigation against online travel agents Make My Trip-GoIbibo and hospitality services provider Oyo for alleged unfair business practices. Facts: About Competition Commission of India: Competition Commission of India is a statutory body of the Government of India established in 2003. The commission is responsible for enforcing the… Continue reading Competition Commission of India(CCI)
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Daily Quiz #23 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 30, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 29, 2019
Q.1) “India’s foreign policy is undergoing a series of fundamental transformations in terms of its underlying narratives and processes.”. Discuss. Answers Q.2) “The basic human rights cannot be denied on the basis of gender differences, religion or on the basis of ‘race’.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What do you understand by the term ‘genome sequencing’? Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 29, 2019
Must Read News Articles-October 30th 2019
GS-2 India, Saudi Arabia to sign Strategic Partnership Council pact India and Saudi Arabia are set to sign an agreement for creating a bilateral strategic partnership council during the official visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Riyadh. Members of European Parliament begin J&K visit As many as 23 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs)… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 30th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 30th, 2019
Q.1) “India’s relations with Saudi Arabia are one of the most important bilateral relationships in its extended neighbourhood.” Evaluate. The Hindu Q.2) “The power to transform the world flows from the collective non-violent energies of ordinary men and women.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What are various objectives of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)? Discuss its… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 30th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #21 October 29, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 29th, 2019
Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT News:The second round of the Smart Cities Mission and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT) were being considered and could be rolled out in 2020. Facts: About About Smart Cities Mission: Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015.It aims to develop 100 smart cities across the country by… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 29th, 2019
7 PM | Prince and the PM| 29th October 2019
Context: India-Saudi Arabia Relations More in news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Riyadh on a two-day visit, during which he is scheduled to attend the third edition of Saudi Arabia’s high-profile annual financial conference and hold bilateral talks with King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He will deliver the keynote… Continue reading 7 PM | Prince and the PM| 29th October 2019
Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT
News:The second round of the Smart Cities Mission and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT) were being considered and could be rolled out in 2020. Facts: About About Smart Cities Mission: Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015.It aims to develop 100 smart cities across the country by 2022 making them citizen friendly… Continue reading Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT
Sarayu river
News:A new history was created at Ayodhya as a record 6 lakh earthen lamps lit up the Sarayu river bank on the eve of Diwali. Facts: About Sarayu River: The Sarayu is a river that flows through the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. This river is of ancient significance as it is mentioned… Continue reading Sarayu river
