News:Government is planning to procure almost 12 lakh metric tonnes of apple from Kashmir under the Market Intervention Price Scheme. Facts: About Market Intervention Price Scheme Market Intervention Scheme(MIS) is a price support mechanism implemented on the request of State Governments. The scheme aims for procurement of perishable and horticultural commodities in the event of… Continue reading Market Intervention Scheme(MIS)
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India’s oil demand to rise at fastest pace in world: Opec
News: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has released the World Oil Demand report. Facts: The report has said that India’s oil demand will rise by the fastest pace globally in 2019 and 2020 even as its economic expansion has slowed down. However,the report also highlighted that India has experienced lower than expected… Continue reading India’s oil demand to rise at fastest pace in world: Opec
U.K. opens up two-year post-study work permit visa again
News:United Kingdom has decided to re-introduce the two-year post-study work visa for international students. Facts: The new visa rules will allow International students to stay in the UK for two years after graduation to find a job. The move reverses a decision made in 2012 by the UK Government that forced overseas students to leave… Continue reading U.K. opens up two-year post-study work permit visa again
RBI panel to firm up mechanism for assessing adequacy of forex reserves
News:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has formed an internal group to assess whether foreign exchange reserves are adequate to cover various risks. Facts: According to Bimal Jalan Committee report, the RBI’s foreign exchange reserves in 2008 were higher than the country’s external debt.But this position has reversed in 2019. At present,India’s foreign exchange reserves… Continue reading RBI panel to firm up mechanism for assessing adequacy of forex reserves
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 11, 2019
Q.1) “The major challenge faced by civil servants is to maintain their integrity and efficiency while serving in a system that deals with power play and corruption.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Modern socio-economic conditions require states to take care not only of people’s material welfare but also their identities.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the mandate of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 11, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 12th, 2019
Q.1) “The Supreme Court’s decision in Navtej Johar v. Union of India has laid the ground for stronger equality recognition.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “India’s record in promoting occupational and industrial safety remains weak even with years of robust economic growth.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the Impact of sanctions on Iran by USA on… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 12th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #9 September 11, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 11th, 2019
‘ANGAN’- international Conference on Energy Efficiency News:An international conference ANGAN (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat) focussed on Energy Efficiency in the building sector has started. Facts: About the conference: The Conference is organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India in collaboration with GIZ under the Indo German… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 11th, 2019
7 PM | All the President’s men | 11th September, 2019
Context: The debate around the office of the Governor, its appointments, removal and processes involved. More in news: Recently 5 new governors have been appointed. Arif Mohammed Khan has been appointed as Governor of Kerala, Kalraj Mishra will be the Governor of Rajasthan. Bandaru Dattatreya has been appointed as Governor of Himachal Pradesh while Bhagat… Continue reading 7 PM | All the President’s men | 11th September, 2019
‘ANGAN’- international Conference on Energy Efficiency
News:An international conference ANGAN (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat) focussed on Energy Efficiency in the building sector has started. Facts: About the conference: The Conference is organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India in collaboration with GIZ under the Indo German Technical Cooperation. The conference will be… Continue reading ‘ANGAN’- international Conference on Energy Efficiency
