News: The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)’s Committee on Science and Technology (CST) has released its report on Soil Organic Carbon titled “Realising the Carbon Benefits of Sustainable Land Management Practices: Guidelines for Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon in the Context of Land Degradation Neutrality Planning and Monitoring”. Facts: The report emphasises the… Continue reading UNCCD CoP 14: Report on Soil Organic Carbon released
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Must Read News Articles-September 5th 2019
GS-2 India, Russia against outside influence in internal issues: Narendra Modi India and Russia are against “outside influence” in the internal matters of any nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Russia opens porthole to Chennai Signs MoI with India for maritime communications between city and Vladivostok Jurisprudence of the judicial rubber stamp A close reading… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 5th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 5th, 2019
Q.1) “Populist tendencies are threat to democratic institutions and unity of the nation”. Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Farm sector is stuck in a situation of low income trap from a long time.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Critically analyse the repercussions of India-Pakistan face-off on bilateral trade between both nations. The Hindu Q.4) Discuss various land… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 5th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #3 September 4, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 4th, 2019
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria India has announced a contribution of $22 million to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria for the 6th replenishment cycle(2020-22). The Global Fund is an international financial organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. The organisation is a partnership… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 4th, 2019
Gates Foundation to honor PM Modi for Swachh Bharat
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive an award from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a cleanliness campaign initiated by Govt. of India in 2014. It seeks to achieve a Clean India by 2019, as a tribute to the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.… Continue reading Gates Foundation to honor PM Modi for Swachh Bharat
Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for August, 2019
Download the 10 PM Current affairs Compilation for the month of August, 2019 by clicking the link given below:- 10 PM Quiz August, 2019 compilation : Click Here About 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz The 10 PM Daily Quiz is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. It is a daily initiative containing 5-8 MCQs based on the important… Continue reading Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for August, 2019
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
India has announced a contribution of $22 million to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria for the 6th replenishment cycle(2020-22). The Global Fund is an international financial organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. The organisation is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and… Continue reading Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
India, Japan to hold 2+2 dialogue on Indo-Pacific cooperation
India’s Defence Minister is on a visit to Japan for the annual Defence Ministerial Meeting between the two countries. The meeting highlighted the significance of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan, especially in addressing the security, stability and regional peace. The two countries have also decided to hold the first Foreign… Continue reading India, Japan to hold 2+2 dialogue on Indo-Pacific cooperation
India, Maldives sign treaty on legal cooperation in criminal matters
India and Maldives has signed a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty(MLAT) in criminal matters. The treaty aims to enhance the effectiveness of both the countries in investigation and prosecution of crime,through cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. A mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) is an agreement between two or more countries for the purpose… Continue reading India, Maldives sign treaty on legal cooperation in criminal matters
