Q.1) “A focus on Rural development is must to achieve the $5 trillion economic target. Discuss. Answers Q.2) “There has been large-scale encroachment and illegal constructions going on around Coastal Regulatory Zones.” Discuss it’s consequences and impact. Answers Q.3) In light of rapid climate change discuss various efforts made by India to prevent climate change.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 23, 2019
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Multipurpose National Identity Card (MPNIC)
News:Union Home Minister has said that India could have a single multi purpose unique card that will serve as an identity card and double up as a voter card, PAN and even a passport. Facts: About Multipurpose National ID Card (MPNIC) MPNIC was first suggested by a 2001 report on “Reforming the National Security System”… Continue reading Multipurpose National Identity Card (MPNIC)
India,UAE discuss areas of cooperation to strengthen economic ties
News:The seventh meeting of the UAE-India High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held in Abu Dhabi,UAE. Facts: About the task force: The Task Force was established in 2012 as a key forum to promote economic ties between the UAE and India. It aims to promote and facilitate investments between the two countries and… Continue reading India,UAE discuss areas of cooperation to strengthen economic ties
Head on Generation (HOG) technology
News:The Railway Ministry has announced that it would be upgrading all existing Linke Hofmann Busch(LHB) coaches with the Head on Generation (HOG) technology. Facts: About HOG technology: In HOG Technology,the power will be drawn from the overhead electric supply. The power supply from the overhead cable is 750 volts at single-phase, and a transformer with… Continue reading Head on Generation (HOG) technology
Daily Quiz #20 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 24, 2019
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Must Read News Articles-September 24th 2019
GS-2 Shah moots 1 card for all utilities Union Home Minister Amit Shah mooted the idea of a multipurpose identity card for citizens with all utilities like Aadhaar, passport, driving licence and bank accounts. 60% PM-JAY money was paid for tertiary care Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana which completed an year recorded 46.4 lakh… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 24th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 24th, 2019
Q.1) “India does not allow dual citizenship to its citizens, but Indian citizens carry dual identities”. Examine. The Hindu Q.2) “India has the potential to show the pathway to the world on accelerating action on climate change while pursuing its development interests.” Evaluate the statement in context of potential of India to emerge as a… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 24th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #19 September 23, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 23rd, 2019
E-Beat Book System and E-Saathi app News:Union Minister for Home Affairs has launched the E-Beat Book System and the ‘E-Saathi App’ for Chandigarh police. Facts: About E-Beat book system: The ‘E-Beat Book’ is a web and mobile based application which will ease the collection, updation and analysis of information related to crime and criminals in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 23rd, 2019
7 PM | In one year, PM-JAY has created a framework for comprehensive universal healthcare | 23rd September, 2019
Context: Insights on Ayushman Bharat Scheme. More in news: A year ago, on September 23, the prime minister launched the ‘(Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana PM-JAY)’ in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Ayushman Bharat: Ayushman Bharat, a flagship scheme of Goverment of India was launched as recommended by the National Health Policy 2017, to achieve the vision of Universal… Continue reading 7 PM | In one year, PM-JAY has created a framework for comprehensive universal healthcare | 23rd September, 2019
