News:Russian has said that S-400 air defence missile systems will be delivered to India in strict accordance with the schedule. Facts: About S-400 India had signed a $5 billion deal with Russia for the purchase of five S-400 systems during the 19th India-Russia Annual Bilateral Summit in 2018. S-400 Triumf Missile System is a mobile,… Continue reading S-400 systems will be delivered to India within 18-19 months: Russia
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Amid acute poverty, M.P.’s Saharia children battle malnutrition
News: Saharias,a particularly vulnerable tribal group has been facing acute malnutrition due to crushing poverty, delayed breastfeeding, premature pregnancies and seasonal migrations. Facts: About Saharias: Sahariya tribe comes under particularly vulnerable tribal group(PVTGs) The Saharias are mainly found in many districts of Madhya Pradesh and Baran district of Rajasthan. Due to the fact that it… Continue reading Amid acute poverty, M.P.’s Saharia children battle malnutrition
Trump calls peace talks with Taliban over Kabul attack
News:US President has called off the peace negotiations with the Taliban that sought to end America’s 18-year war in Afghanistan. Facts: About US-Taliban talks: U.S. and Taliban negotiators had struck a draft peace deal which could have led to a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. However, an increase in Taliban violence has led to… Continue reading Trump calls peace talks with Taliban over Kabul attack
Chinese trawlers in southern Indian Ocean worry India
News:According to a report,there has been a huge increase in Chinese deep-sea fishing trawlers in the southern Indian Ocean. Facts: In the last four years,on an average at least 500 Chinese trawlers were present in the region and around 32000 incidents were recorded per year. However,the trawlers were not in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)… Continue reading Chinese trawlers in southern Indian Ocean worry India
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 7, 2019
Q.1) “In the time of consumerism and changing social ethos policy focus on education need new approach.” Examine. Answers Q.2) “The correlation between size and efficiency can not be fully established.” In light of this critically analyse the outcome of Merger of banks. Answers Q.3) Discuss the need and Impact of banning single-use plastic in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 7, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 9th 2019
GS-2 Chinese trawlers in southern Indian Ocean worry India The huge increase in numbers in the southern Indian Ocean far from the Chinese coast has raised concerns Throttled at the grass roots Local governments remain hamstrung and ineffective — mere agents to do the bidding of higher level governments Trump, Europe and the Iran effect… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 9th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 9th, 2019
Q.1) “We need to shift focus from a hospital-oriented, techno-centric health care model to make healthcare services better.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “India should work on an ‘Act Far East’ policy for its strategic and economic interests in Indo-Pacific region.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss what is Aspirational District Programme? How it would improve socio-economic… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 9th, 2019
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
News:Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has achieved the target of giving 8 crore free cooking gas(LPG) connections to the poor nearly seven months ahead of schedule. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Aim:To replace unclean cooking fuels used in… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
Govt sets up a task force for drawing up National Infra Pipeline of Rs 100 lakh cr
News:The government has constituted a task force for drawing up National Infrastructure Pipeline of 100 lakh crore rupees from the fiscal year 2019-20 to 2024-25. Facts: The Task Force will be headed by Economic Affairs Secretary. The mandate of the task force is to identify technically feasible and economically viable infrastructure projects that can be… Continue reading Govt sets up a task force for drawing up National Infra Pipeline of Rs 100 lakh cr
6 held for smuggling pangolins in Kolkata
News:West Bengal forest Department has arrested six persons for allegedly smuggling pangolins in Kolkata. Facts: About Pangolin: Features: Pangolins or scaly anteaters are mammals of the order Pholidota. They have large, protective keratin scales covering their skin and they are the only known mammals with this feature. Pangolin diet consists mainly of ants and termites… Continue reading 6 held for smuggling pangolins in Kolkata
