GS-2 UNHRC asks India to end lockdown in J&K The UN Human Rights Council urged India to end the lockdown in Kashmir and restore basic communications services. U.S.-Taliban deal would have been disastrous for Afghanistan: Diplomats Would have ‘thrown Afghanistan under the bus’, say experts. Belated realisation: On Trump’s peace negotiation with Taliban An erratic… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 10th 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 10th, 2019
Q.1) “Local governments still remain hamstrung and ineffective after decades of 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Restoration of degraded lands, would also address water scarcity issue.”Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss how China-USA trade rivalry is not good for global economic growth especially India’s growth? The Hindu Q.4) Discuss whether the judicial… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 10th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #7 September 9, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 9th, 2019
Genomic grid for India-specific cancer research News:Government has planned to set up a National Genomic Grid to study genomic data of cancer patients from India. Facts: About Genomic Grid: The National Genomic Grid will be formed in line with the National Cancer Tissue Biobank (NCTB). The grid will have four parts corresponding to eastern, western,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 9th, 2019
7 PM | Throttled at the grass roots | 9th September, 2019
Context: Local governments in India remain hamstrung and ineffective. What is the problem with India’s way of devolution of power and possible solutions to strengthen local government in India? What is devolution of power? Devolution is one of the most fundamental changes to the way decisions are made for local areas and how public services… Continue reading 7 PM | Throttled at the grass roots | 9th September, 2019
Nilgiri Tahr
News: The population of Nilgiri Tahr has risen from 568 in 2018 to 612 in 2019 in the Mukurthi National Park. Facts: About Nilgiri Tahr: Description: Nilgiri Tahr, also known as Nilgiri Ibex, are stocky goats with short, coarse fur, bristly mane and curved horns. Habitat: Inhabits the open montane grassland habitats. They are endemic… Continue reading Nilgiri Tahr
Daily Quiz #7 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 9, 2019
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India, Thailand, Singapore’s trilateral naval drill this month
News:India, Thailand and Singapore will conduct their first-ever trilateral naval exercise in the Andaman Sea between 16th-20th September,2019. Facts: About the Naval exercise: The trilateral exercise is aimed at ensuring free and unhindered shipping flow through the Malacca Straits. The exercise would involve Indian destroyer Ranvir along with a Singapore frigate and Thai multi-purpose warship.… Continue reading India, Thailand, Singapore’s trilateral naval drill this month
Economic census to be held every three years
News:Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has said that the economic census will now be conducted every three years. Facts: About Economic Census: Economic Census is a complete count of all economic establishments located within the geographical boundary of the country.It provides disaggregated information on various operational and structural variables of all establishments of… Continue reading Economic census to be held every three years
Genomic grid for India-specific cancer research
News:Government has planned to set up a National Genomic Grid to study genomic data of cancer patients from India. Facts: About Genomic Grid: The National Genomic Grid will be formed in line with the National Cancer Tissue Biobank (NCTB). The grid will have four parts corresponding to eastern, western, northern and southern parts of India.… Continue reading Genomic grid for India-specific cancer research
