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. The Hindu Q.2) “For development of the nation, it is… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 28th, 2019
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #23 September 27, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 27th, 2019
Project NETRA News:The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated the ‘Project NETRA. Facts: About Project NETRA: NETRA stands for Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis. It is an early warning system in space to detect space debris and to safeguard India’s functional satellites in low-earth orbits. Under NETRA,ISRO plans to put up many… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 27th, 2019
7 PM | Rural India’s bane: from policy paralysis to policy vacuum | 27th September, 2019
Context: Economic slowdown and apathy for rural India is the result of a growth model that gives corporate interests higher priority. Economic Slowdown: An economic slowdown occurs when the rate of economic growth slows in an economy. Countries usually measure economic growth in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), which is the total value of goods and services… Continue reading 7 PM | Rural India’s bane: from policy paralysis to policy vacuum | 27th September, 2019
Project NETRA
News:The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated the ‘Project NETRA. Facts: About Project NETRA: NETRA stands for Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis. It is an early warning system in space to detect space debris and to safeguard India’s functional satellites in low-earth orbits. Under NETRA,ISRO plans to put up many observational facilities… Continue reading Project NETRA
ICGS Varaha
News:ICGS Varaha was commissioned by Defence Minister at the Chennai port. Facts: About ICGS Varaha: The ICGS Varaha is the fourth in the series of seven 98-meter Offshore Patrol Vessels(OPV) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The ship has been designed and built indigenously by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at its Kattupalli ship building yard… Continue reading ICGS Varaha
‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ Campaign
News:Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has launched the ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign’ along with the National TB Prevalence Survey. Facts: About Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign: The campaign aims to improve and expand the reach of Tuberculosis care services across the country by 2022. The three strong pillars of the campaign include (a)clinical… Continue reading ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ Campaign
Sardar Patel National Unity Award
News:The government has instituted a new civilian award in the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Facts: About the award: The award has been instituted in the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It will be the highest civilian award in India in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India. The award seeks… Continue reading Sardar Patel National Unity Award
NATIONAL WATER MISSION AWARDS- 2019
News:Union Minister for Jal Shakti has presented the National Water Mission Awards- 2019. Facts: National water mission award: The water mission awards is an initiative of National Water Mission (NWM), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The award seeks to recognize excellence in water conservation, efficient water use… Continue reading NATIONAL WATER MISSION AWARDS- 2019
Google wins in ‘right to be forgotten’ fight with France
News:European Union’s(EU) top court has ruled that the right to be forgotten online does not extend beyond the borders of the European Union. Facts: Background: The ruling came on a dispute between Google and the French privacy regulator CNIL which in 2015 had asked Google to globally remove links to pages containing damaging or false… Continue reading Google wins in ‘right to be forgotten’ fight with France
