News: Nearly 4,500 students from Jammu and Kashmir have reported at colleges across the country to pursue undergraduate studies under the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) — the highest in six years. Facts: Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) was launched in 2011. The scheme is under Ministry of Human Resource Development. Aim: To… Continue reading Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir
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Bullet Train Project
News: Gujarat high court rejected more than 100 pleas challenging the land acquisition process for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project. Facts: The E5 Shinkansen series Bullet Train Project (Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) is an India-Japan joint venture. The agreement was signed with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The project was inaugurated in 2017 and is… Continue reading Bullet Train Project
Effect of Mother’s Education on Child’s Nutritional Status
News: The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNSS) has shown a direct correlation between mothers’ education and the well-being of children. Facts: With higher levels of schooling in a mother, children received better diets. Only 11.4% of children of mothers with no schooling received adequately diverse meals, while 31.8% whose mothers finished Class XII received diverse… Continue reading Effect of Mother’s Education on Child’s Nutritional Status
HIV-AIDS
News: According to Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS), Mizoram reports nine positive cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) a day. Facts: HIV-AIDS HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome… Continue reading HIV-AIDS
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 12, 2019
Q.1) “India requires a national register for citizen’s at national level.” Critically examine. Answers Q.2) “In the era of high competition, reservation in jobs and higher education need to be rationalised.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss salient features of Motor Vehicle amendment act, 2019. Critically analyse its objectives and significance. Answers Q.4) What do you understand… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 12, 2019
Plastic Pollution in Great Nicobar Island
News: A survey of five beaches in the Great Nicobar islands have recorded the presence of plastics. The study was published in the journal Current Science. Facts: Key findings of the Survey About 10 countries including India contributed to the plastic litter in the island. They were Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, India, Myanmar,… Continue reading Plastic Pollution in Great Nicobar Island
Must Read News Articles-October 14th 2019
GS-2 Education for mothers directly linked to better nutrition for children: survey Pan-India study of 1.2 lakh children by Health and Family Welfare Ministry shows children received better diets with higher levels of schooling among mothers Nepal, China ink road connectivity deal Kathmandu to import more from Beijing; Chinese banks to open branches in Nepal… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 14th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 14th, 2019
Q.1) “To achieve its economic goals and to realise ‘Asian Century’ India need to work with the other civilisational power, like China.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Populist measures like highly subsidised food and goods although help poor but is an unsustainable policy measure and not a permanent solution.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss how different… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 14th, 2019
Bangladesh, Nepal to grow faster than India: World Bank report
News:The World Bank has released its South Asia Economic Focus report, 2019. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: The report is titled “Exports Wanted”.It highlights the export potential of the South Asian region being not used to the fullest. The report says that Bangladesh and Nepal are growing faster than India. However, it said that… Continue reading Bangladesh, Nepal to grow faster than India: World Bank report
Kartarpur corridor
News:Indian Prime Minister will inaugurate the Kartarpur corridor on November 8,2019. Facts: About Kartarpur corridor: The Kartarpur Corridor is a 4km long corridor comprising border gates, road and a bridge to link Dera Baba Nanak gurdwara in Gurdaspur district in India to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan. The corridor is aimed at allowing the… Continue reading Kartarpur corridor
