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Election Commission cuts short disqualification term for Sikkim Chief Minister

News:The Election commission has reduced the Sikkim chief minister disqualification period by almost five years under a provision of electoral law. Facts: Background: Prem Singh Tamang was appointed as Sikkim Chief minister in May, 2019.But he needs to be elected to the Assembly within six months of his appointment. However,he was barred from contesting polls… Continue reading Election Commission cuts short disqualification term for Sikkim Chief Minister

Mont Blanc

News:Experts have warned that a section of the Planpincieux glacier on the iconic Mont Blanc in Italy is at the risk of collapsing. Facts: About Mont Blanc: The Mont Blanc glacier is Western Europe’s highest mountain range. It has 11 peaks above 4,000m in France and Italy and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every… Continue reading Mont Blanc

Industry 4.0

News:A Pilot Project for ushering in ‘Industry 4.0’ in the railways has been launched at the Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Raebareli. Facts: About the project: The pilot project would be undertaken under the aegis of “Technology Mission for Indian Railways(TMIR).  It would be implemented by a consortium of Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Human Resource… Continue reading Industry 4.0

International Astronomical Union names asteroid after Pandit Jasraj

News:The International Astronomical Union(IAU) has named an asteroid, discovered in 2006 after Indian classical singer Pandit Jasraj. Facts: About Asteroid: Asteroid are relatively small, inactive, rocky body orbiting the Sun.They can be as small as 1 kilometer(km) across or as large as 940 kilometers (about 583 miles) across.  There are thousands of asteroids in our… Continue reading International Astronomical Union names asteroid after Pandit Jasraj

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 28, 2019

Q.1) “The democratic state is obliged to provide citizens with the basic preconditions for the exercise of freedom of health, education, sustainable living wage, food and a decent standard of life.” In light of above statement, discuss the success of India as a democratic state. Answers Q.2) “For development of the nation, it is critical… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 28, 2019

Must Read News Articles-September 30th 2019

Archives GS-2 Obesity and undernutrition coexist, finds study Nearly 10% of children in the age group of 5-9 years and adolescents in the age group of 10-19 years are pre-diabetic, 5% are overweight and another 5% suffer from blood pressure A week after high-profile MoU, questions cloud Petronet-Tellurian deal One week after it was announced… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 30th 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 30th, 2019

Q.1) “While the world is more connected today and more people have much more information readily available at their fingertips, societies are not necessarily better informed and equipped to make the tough choices needed to address the many challenges.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2)  “After 70 years of independence, India still has not been able to… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 30th, 2019

Mount Manaslu

News:A Polish climber has died on the Nepal’s Mount Manaslu. Facts: About Mount Manaslu: Mount Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres above sea level.  It is located in the Mansiri Himal part of the Nepalese Himalayas,in the west-central part of Nepal.

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