UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2019 ESSAY PAPER SECTION A 1. Wisdom finds truth 2. Values are not what humanity is, but what humanity ought to be 3. Best for an individual is not necessarily best for the society 4. Courage to accept and dedication to improve are two keys to success SECTION B 5. South Asian societies are woven… Continue reading ESSAY PAPER – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2019
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Must Read News Articles-September 21st 2019
GS-2 An independent fiscal watchdog for Parliament A Parliament Budget Office can help drive smarter, more focused debate in the media and with the electorate. One people, many countries The Indian American gathering in Houston will be an unlikely reminder of the futility of the claims of ultra-nationalism A rural stimulus: On MGNREGA wage hike… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 21st 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 21st, 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. The Hindu Q.2) “Climate Change talks and summits are not sufficient to tackle the menace of global warming.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the relevance of Poshan abhiyaan… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 21st, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #17 September 20, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 20th, 2019
Wawe Summit 2019 News:Union Human Resource Development Minister has launched the Waste Management Accelerator for Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs (WAWE Summit 2019). Facts: About the summit: The summit will be the largest gathering of young women students who will promote entrepreneurship in waste management and provide alternatives to single-use plastic carry bags. The summit is jointly… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 20th, 2019
7 PM | A suggestion to reform India’s architecture of fiscal federalism | 20th September, 2019
Context: Amendments in Term of Reference of the Fifteenth Finance Commission and its implications. More in news: On 29 July 2019, the government amended and added to the terms of reference (TOR) of the 15th Finance Commission (15th FC), asking it to “… examine whether a separate mechanism for funding of defence and internal security… Continue reading 7 PM | A suggestion to reform India’s architecture of fiscal federalism | 20th September, 2019
Poshan Abhiyaan targets are aspirational: Study
News: India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative has released a report titled Global Burden of Disease Study 1990-2017. Facts: About India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative: It is a joint initiative of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Public Health Foundation of India, and Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation in collaboration with the Ministry of… Continue reading Poshan Abhiyaan targets are aspirational: Study
UNICEF warns of emerging threats that young people face
News: UNICEF’s Executive director in open letter outlined eight growing challenges for the world’s children. Facts: Growing Challenges for World’s Children Prolonged conflicts, Pollution Climate crisis, Decline in mental health, Mass migration Population movements, Statelessness Online misinformation. Recommendations put forward: Treatment and rehabilitation for young people affected by mental health issues should be prioritised. Stigma… Continue reading UNICEF warns of emerging threats that young people face
Bharat Bill Payment System(BBPS)
News:The Reserve Bank of India has expanded the scope of the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) by adding other categories of recurring payments through the portal. Facts: About BBPS: BBPS is an interoperable platform for repetitive bill payments.It functions under the aegis of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It is a one-stop payment platform… Continue reading Bharat Bill Payment System(BBPS)
Margadarshan and Margadarshak scheme
News:Union Human Resource Development Minister has launched the Margadarshan and Margdarshak scheme. Facts: Margadarshan: Under this scheme,institutions having good accreditation records or the top-performing institutions are selected to mentor relatively newer 10 to 12 potential institutions. The best teaching and learning practices followed in the mentor institute will be simulated in the identified mentee institutions.… Continue reading Margadarshan and Margadarshak scheme
