News:The defence establishment and the Ministry of Home affairs are once again in disagreement over the control of Assam Rifles. Facts: What is the issue? Assam Rifles which the oldest paramilitary force of India is under dual control of two ministries. The administrative control of Assam Rifles lies with the Home Ministry, while the operational… Continue reading Assam Rifles
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Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current(AMOC)
News:A new study has suggested that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current (AMOC) is getting help from the warming up of Indian Ocean. Facts: About Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current(AMOC): Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current(AMOC) is a large system of ocean currents operating In the Atlantic which circulates the water between the north and the south. AMOC ensures… Continue reading Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current(AMOC)
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 21, 2019
Q.1) “India’s Research and Development (R&D) activities has achieved far less than it’s potential”. Discuss various reasons for it. Suggest some measures to boost India’s R&D outcomes. Answers Q.2) “Climate Change talks and summits are not sufficient to tackle the menace of global warming.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss the relevance of Poshan abhiyaan for India’s… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 21, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 23rd 2019
GS-2 Modi, Trump set new course on terrorism, border security PM defends action on Article 370 at massive joint rally in Houston. India’s opportunity at the UN The Modi govt. has a chance to regain its footing in the court of international public opinion Ahead of ‘Howdy, Modi!’, India struck big-ticket LNG deal Updating a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 23rd 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 23rd, 2019
Q.1) “A focus on Rural development is must to achieve the $5 trillion economic target. Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “There has been large-scale encroachment and illegal constructions going on around Coastal Regulatory Zones.” Discuss it’s consequences and impact. The Hindu Q.3) In light of rapid climate change discuss various efforts made by India to prevent… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 23rd, 2019
General Studies -4 Paper – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2019
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Digital Payment Abhiyan
News:Nasscom’s Data Security Council of India(DSCI) has collaborated with Union Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and Google India to launch ‘Digital Payment Abhiyan’. Facts: About Digital payment abhiyan: The campaign aims at increasing awareness about cashless payment, educate end-users on the benefits of making digital payments, online financial security and urge them to adopt… Continue reading Digital Payment Abhiyan
Controlled Human Infection Model(CHIM)
News:The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is close to finalising projects involving Indian and European scientists to develop new influenza vaccines using a Controlled Human Infection Model(CHIM). Facts: About CHIM: In a Controlled Human Infection Model(CHIM), a well-characterised strain of an infectious agent is injected to adult volunteers in order to better understand human diseases, These… Continue reading Controlled Human Infection Model(CHIM)
PACEsetter Fund programme
News:The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has awarded Grants to the awardees of the second round of PACEsetter fund programme. Facts: About the programme: The PACEsetter fund was constituted by India and the USA in 2015. It is a joint fund to provide early-stage grant funding to accelerate the commercialization of innovative off-grid clean… Continue reading PACEsetter Fund programme
37th GST Council meeting
News:The 37th Goods & Services Tax(GST) Council meeting was held on 20th September 2019. Facts: Key Highlights of the meeting: Uniform GST rate of 12% to be levied on polypropylene bags and sacks used for packing of goods GST exempted on specified defence goods not manufactured in India Group insurance schemes for paramilitary forces under… Continue reading 37th GST Council meeting
