News:Experts at the 14th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has said that Conservation of snow leopards can prevent land degradation of the Himalayan ecosystem. Facts: About Snow Leopard: Features: Snow leopards (Panthera uncial) belong to the family of cats called Felidae. The snow leopard’s fur is whitish to… Continue reading Snow leopards
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HimVijay Exercise
News:Indian Army is scheduled to conduct a major Exercise called ‘HimVijay’. Facts: About the Exercise: The exercise HimVijay will be conducted by 17 Mountain Strike Corps. The exercise will take place in October,2019 in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The Indian army will join with the integrated battle groups(IBGs) for this exercise.The Indian Air force(IAF) will… Continue reading HimVijay Exercise
Explained: A suicide every 40 seconds, taking stock of global trends
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a study which shows that suicides account for one death every 40 seconds. Facts: Key findings of the study: The study has shown that close to 8 lakh people die due to suicide every year.In other words,suicides account for one death every 40 seconds. The global age-standardized suicide rate… Continue reading Explained: A suicide every 40 seconds, taking stock of global trends
Market Intervention Scheme(MIS)
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)
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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