Q.1) “The developing situation and conditions in Yemen could cast a shadow over Indian interests in the region.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “With looming water crisis situation, government need to promote traditional methods of water conservation.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the role played by Indian diaspora in India’s growth story and diplomatic efforts. Answers Q.4) Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 19, 2019
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Must Read News Articles-September 20th 2019
GS-1 Keeladi findings traceable to 6th century BCE: report Carbon dating suggests that the cultural deposits may be 300 years older than believed GS-2 India unlikely to meet ‘Poshan Abhiyaan’ targets, finds study The study points out that India will miss its target for stunting levels of 25% by 9.6%; underweight target of 22.7% by… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 20th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 20th, 2019
Q.1) “Regional languages have become the official languages of the States”. In light of this critically analyse the issue of having a common official language in at national level. The Hindu Q.2) “Haphazard developmental projects often lead to disasters.” Discuss in the light of recent disaster caused by Narmada flooding. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 20th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #16 September 19, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 19th, 2019
Rustom-2 News:Rustom-2 has crashed during a trial at Karnataka’s Chitradurga district. Facts: About Rustom-2: Rustom 2 is part of the Rustom line of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs) that includes Rustom-I, Rustom-H and Rustom-C. The drone was developed for use by all three services of the Indian armed forces primarily for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 19th, 2019
7 PM | Focusing on health, education of women will bring down population, increase work participation | 19th September, 2019
Context: Policy-making in India has in recent decades been generally neutral to data and research. However, in matters of demography, particularly while prescribing strong punitive measures for having large families, decisions must be taken based on rigorous analysis of the data to avoid a China type crisis. World Population Prospects 2019: It is released by… Continue reading 7 PM | Focusing on health, education of women will bring down population, increase work participation | 19th September, 2019
Rustom-2
News:Rustom-2 has crashed during a trial at Karnataka’s Chitradurga district. Facts: About Rustom-2: Rustom 2 is part of the Rustom line of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs) that includes Rustom-I, Rustom-H and Rustom-C. The drone was developed for use by all three services of the Indian armed forces primarily for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The… Continue reading Rustom-2
ISRO, DRDO join hands for Gaganyaan project
News:Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) and Defence Research Development Organisation(DRDO) has signed MoUs to jointly develop systems that will aid and enhance the Gaganyaan project. Facts: About Gaganyaan project: Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by 2022. The programme will make India the fourth nation… Continue reading ISRO, DRDO join hands for Gaganyaan project
Committee to review Companies, LLP Acts
News:Government of India has constituted the company law committee for examining and making recommendations on various provisions and issues related to implementation of the Companies Act. Facts: About the committee: The committee will consist of 11-members which will be chaired by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) secretary Injeti Srinivas. The committee will submit its… Continue reading Committee to review Companies, LLP Acts
National Recruitment Agency (NRA)
News:A new National Recruitment Agency(NRA) will be set up to streamline recruitment process on subordinate-rank posts in the government. Facts: About the NRA: The proposal new agency is meant to streamline the recruitment process on subordinate-rank posts in the government. It will also reduce the burden of the Staff Selection Commission(SSC) and the Institute of… Continue reading National Recruitment Agency (NRA)
