News:North Korea leader has visited the Mount Paektu. Facts: About Mount Paektu: Paektu Mountain is also known as Baekdu Mountain.In China,it is known as Changbai Mountain. It is a volcanic mountain that had last erupted over 1,000 years ago. The mountain is situated at the border between North Korea and China. At a height of… Continue reading Mount Paektu
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EX EASTERN BRIDGE-V
News:Indian Air Force will be participating in a Bilateral Joint exercise with Royal Air Force Oman(RAFO) named EX EASTERN BRIDGE-V. Facts: About the exercise: The exercise EASTERN BRIDGE-V will be held at Air Force Base Masirah in Oman.The exercise was first held in 2009. The joint exercise aims to improve interoperability during mutual operations between… Continue reading EX EASTERN BRIDGE-V
Britain clinches Brexit deal with EU
News:A revised Brexit deal has been agreed by the UK Prime Minister and European Union(EU). Facts: What is the revised Brexit deal? Under the deal,the whole of the UK will leave the EU but Northern Ireland will stay in the EU’s single market for goods. The deal also says that EU citizens who are now… Continue reading Britain clinches Brexit deal with EU
Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation(PESO)
News:The Diwali will be less polluted this year due to unavailability of crackers because of strict certification norms by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation(PESO). Facts: About PESO: Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) is a statutory authority. It comes under the Department for the Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT),Ministry of Commerce and Industry.… Continue reading Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation(PESO)
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 17, 2019
Q.1) “With economic growth, the demand for power in India is only going to increase further.” In light of this discuss how India should fulfill its energy needs without jeopardising environmental health? Answers Q.2) “Rivers have no boundaries and no regions.” In light of this statement discuss various consequences of stopping river sharing to Pakistan.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 17, 2019
Must Read News Articles-October 18th 2019
GS-2 Legislative Council abolished in J&K The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Council, the upper house of the Assembly, was abolished as per Section 57 of the J&K Reorganisation Bill, 2019. Britain clinches Brexit deal with EU British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urges U.K. lawmakers to ratify it in a special session on Saturday. TB cases… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 18th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 18th, 2019
Q.1) “Recently released Health Ministry’s Comprehensive National Nutrition survey showed a direct correlation between the nutritional status of children and their mothers’ education.” In light of this discuss the importance and issues related to women education in India. The Hindu Q.2) “India must not trade away its national data rights at the Regional Comprehensive Economic… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 18th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #13 October 17, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 17th, 2019
Tulagi Island News: A Chinese company has signed an agreement to lease Tulagi Island in the Solomon Islands for 75 years. Facts: Tulagi is a small island Solomon Islands, just off the south coast of Ngella Sule (Florida islands). It is about two square kilometres (0.8 square miles) with a population of 1,200. I It is… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 17th, 2019
7 PM | Taking national data seriously | 17th October, 2019
Context: Data sharing in global economy. Data: Information in raw or unorganized form (such as alphabets, numbers, or symbols) that refer to, or represent, conditions, ideas, or objects. Data is limitless and present everywhere in the universe. Digital Economy: The “digital economy” is a term for all of those economic processes, transactions, interactions and activities… Continue reading 7 PM | Taking national data seriously | 17th October, 2019
