GS-2 Sheikh Hasina to focus on economic agenda during India visit No problems in New Delhi-Dhaka ties, says the visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister. Making political parties accountable A Supreme Court judgment on non-governmental organisations throws light on the powers of an undiluted RTI All creatures great and small It has become clear that the welfare… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 4th 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 4th, 2019
Q.1) “In a multi-polar world, it is very difficult for India to balance between rival nations.” In light of this discuss how India should manage its interests in a multi-polar world? The Hindu Q.2) “There is scope for IndiaBangladesh ties to move to the next level, based on cooperation, coordination and consolidation.” Comment. The Hindu… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 4th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #2 October 3, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 3rd, 2019
Paryatan Parv 2019 News: Minister of Tourism has inaugurated the nationwide “Paryatan Parv 2019”. Facts: About Paryatan Parv: Paryatan Parv 2019 is dedicated to 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The objective of the event is to draw (a)focus on the benefits of tourism, (b)showcase the cultural diversity of the country and (c)reinforce the principle… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 3rd, 2019
7 PM | Furthering this neighbourhood friendship | 3rd September, 2019
Context: India – Bangladesh relations. More in news: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will make her first official visit to India from October 3-6, post the general elections in Bangladesh (December 2018) and India (May 2019). She will address the World Economic Forum’s India Economic Summit followed by the bilateral visit. India-Bangladesh Relations: India was… Continue reading 7 PM | Furthering this neighbourhood friendship | 3rd September, 2019
International Day for Older Persons
News: The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind has conferred the “Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019” to mark ‘International Day of older Persons’. Facts: About Vayoshreshtha Samman The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment decided in the year 2005 to confer Vayoshreshtha Sammans to eminent senior citizens and Institutions in recognition for their service to elderly persons,… Continue reading International Day for Older Persons
Paryatan Parv 2019
News:Minister of Tourism has inaugurated the nationwide “Paryatan Parv 2019”. Facts: About Paryatan Parv: Paryatan Parv 2019 is dedicated to 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The objective of the event is to draw (a)focus on the benefits of tourism, (b)showcase the cultural diversity of the country and (c)reinforce the principle of “Tourism for All”.… Continue reading Paryatan Parv 2019
India Economic Summit
News:The World Economic Forum’s 33rd edition of the India Economic Summit will begin from October 3rd in New Delhi. Facts: About the summit: The summit is being held by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the CII(Confederation of Indian Industry). The theme of the summit is ‘Innovating for India: Strengthening South Asia, Impacting the… Continue reading India Economic Summit
The Gandhian Challenge
News:On the 150th birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi,Atal innovation mission(AIM), NITI Aayog’s Atal Tinkering Labs(ATL) and UNICEF India, including Generation Unlimited has launched ‘The Gandhian Challenge’. Facts: About the Gandhian Challenge: This innovation challenge provides a platform for every child across India to ideate innovative solutions for a sustainable India of their dreams, using Gandhi’s… Continue reading The Gandhian Challenge
Street Lighting National Programme(SLNP)
News:The number of LED street lights in the country has doubled from 49 lakh in March 2018 to 1 crore on October 1,2019.These lights are being installed under the Street Lighting National Programme(SLNP). Facts: About Street Lighting National Programme(SLNP): Street Light National Programme(SLNP) is an initiative of the Government to promote energy efficiency in the… Continue reading Street Lighting National Programme(SLNP)
