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Must Read News Articles-October 10th 2019
GS-2 Narendra Modi-Xi Jinping ‘informal summit’ in Chennai from October 11 Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Chennai on October 11 for the second “informal summit” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi India’s data localisation plans hang in the balance India to join RCEP e-commerce talks. Maintaining the India-China stride length Wuhan was meant to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 10th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 10th, 2019
Q.1) “China-India relations transcend the bilateral dimension and assume global and strategic significance.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Strategy for water resource management require new approach and not the continuation of failed policies of the past.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What is Zero Budget Natural Farming? Critically examine whether Zero Budget Natural Farming should be included… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 10th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #6 October 9, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 9th, 2019
Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) News: Starting October 15, some stricter measures to fight air pollution will come into force in Delhi’s neighbourhood, as part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Facts: In pursuant with Supreme Court’s order in the M. C. Mehta vs. Union of India (2016) regarding air quality in National Capital… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 9th, 2019
7 PM | Zero Budget Natural Farming: Gains are unsubstantiated | 9th October, 2019
Context: Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) – critic to all other forms of agriculture with unsubstantiated claims. Inorganic Farming: Inorganic farming, more commonly referred to as non-organic farming, is the contrasting method of agriculture to organic farming. Non-organic farming uses pesticides, chemicals and synthetic fertilizers to grow produce for human and livestock consumption. Organic Farming: Organic farming,… Continue reading 7 PM | Zero Budget Natural Farming: Gains are unsubstantiated | 9th October, 2019
Global Competitiveness Index
News:The Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) compiled by the World Economic Forum(WEF) has been released. Facts: About the Global Competitiveness Index(GCI): The Global Competitiveness Index is released by the World Economic Forum(WEF). It was launched in 1979.It ranks the competitiveness landscape of 141 economies through 103 indicators organised into 12 pillars. These 12 pillars are (1)… Continue reading Global Competitiveness Index
Modi-Xi summit
News:The second informal summit between the Indian Prime Minister and Chinese President will be held in Mamallapuram,Tamil Nadu. Facts: About Mamallapuram: Mamallapuram also known as Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram is a town in Chengalpattu district in the southeastern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It was one of two major port cities during Pallava rule. The town… Continue reading Modi-Xi summit
India International Cooperative Trade Fair
News:A three-day India International Cooperative Trade Fair will be held in New Delhi from 11th October,2019. Facts: About the India International Cooperative trade fair: The trade fair is aimed at promoting cooperative-to-cooperative trade within India and abroad leading to enhanced rural and farm prosperity. It is a unique initiative for taking farmers, artisans & other… Continue reading India International Cooperative Trade Fair
Statue of Unity set to host Narendra Modi’s event
News:The Statue of Unity will be hosting a set of events till October 31 which is Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary. Facts: About the programme: The programmes are planned by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). It will include all probationer IAS, IPS, IFS and IRS office officers, top secretaries of the Government of India,… Continue reading Statue of Unity set to host Narendra Modi’s event
