Q.1) “Media is a very important organ to fight terrorism.” In light of this discuss the critical role media need to play in fight against the terrorism? Answers Q.2) “Democracy is not another name of majoritarianism, on the contrary it is a system to include every voice, where thought of every person is counted.” Comment.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 15, 2019
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Microbial Fuel Cells
News: At the London Zoo, a fern has started taking its own selfies. This was achieved by installing microbial fuel cells. Facts: Definition: Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are devices that use bacteria as the catalysts to oxidize organic and inorganic matter and generate current. The idea of using microbes to produce electricity was conceived by… Continue reading Microbial Fuel Cells
Ayushman Bharat
News: Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh have emerged as the top performing States with free secondary and tertiary treatment worth nearly ₹7,901 crore availed under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). Facts: About Ayushman Bharat: The scheme was launched in 2018 as recommended by the National Health Policy 2017,… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat
Must Read News Articles-October 16th 2019
GS-2 Gujarat, T.N. top performers under PM-JAY health scheme Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh have emerged as the top performing States with free secondary and tertiary treatment worth nearly ₹7,901 crore availed under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) India’s share of river water will no more go to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 16th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 16th, 2019
Q.1) “Apart from curing, Ayushman Bharat Scheme is empowering several Indians.” In light of this statement examine the significance of ayushman bharat scheme. The Hindu Q.2) “For peaceful use of space for human benefit it is important and need of the hour to frame outer space law.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What do you understand… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 16th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #11 October 15, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 15th, 2019
India joins WEF’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance News: India has joined the World Economic Forum’s(WEF) G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance. Facts: About G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance: The G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance was established in June 2019, in conjunction with the G20 Summit held… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 15th, 2019
7 PM | Turkey’s attacks on Kurds in Syria | 15th October, 2019
Context: Turkey’s military intervention in the Syria. More in news: Turkey’s military launched a cross-border operation against Kurdish-led forces in Syria in early October, after US troops who had been allied to the Kurds withdrew. Turkey named the military incursion as “Operation Peace Spring” which aims to create a ‘safe zone’ that is 480 km… Continue reading 7 PM | Turkey’s attacks on Kurds in Syria | 15th October, 2019
Impact of Rising CO2 emissions on labour productivity
News: According to a study published in the journal Nature, extreme heat days caused by the rising carbon dioxide (CO2) level in the atmosphere will affect labour productivity and economic growth, particularly in several developing countries. Facts: Key Takeaways: Outdoor jobs in tropical areas such as Southeast Asia, north-central Africa and northern South America are… Continue reading Impact of Rising CO2 emissions on labour productivity
India joins WEF’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance
News:India has joined the World Economic Forum’s(WEF) G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance. Facts: About G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance: The G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance was established in June 2019, in conjunction with the G20 Summit held in Osaka,Japan. It is an alliance that comprises of 15 of the… Continue reading India joins WEF’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance
