China has lodged a case against the United States with the World Trade Organization(WTO) over U.S. import duties. The move was taken after the United States began imposing 15% tariffs on a variety of Chinese goods, including footwear, smart watches, and flat-panel televisions. China has said that the latest tariff actions by US has violated… Continue reading China lodges case at WTO against US import duties
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Ties in oil, gas sector to be focus of PM Modi’s Russia trip
Indian Prime minister will be visiting the Russian city of Vladivostok as the guest of honour at Eastern Economic Forum(EEF).The bilateral summit will also be held on the sidelines of the EEF. During the summit,India and Russia will roll out a five-year roadmap for stronger cooperation in the oil and gas sector apart from pacts… Continue reading Ties in oil, gas sector to be focus of PM Modi’s Russia trip
Explained: The Interpol General Assembly, which India wants to host in 2022
India has proposed to the Interpol that the General Assembly of the organization be held in India in 2022 as part of the nation’s 75th Independence Day celebrations. Interpol is the shorter and better known name of the International Criminal Police Organization.It is a network comprising 192 member nations including India.The agency was established in… Continue reading Explained: The Interpol General Assembly, which India wants to host in 2022
September month to be celebrated as ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’
Government has announced that the entire month of September 2019 will be celebrated as the Rashtriya Poshan Maah. Poshan Maah(nutrition month) is an initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development and NITI Aayog to give a push to Poshan Abhiyan. The initiative aims to ensure a healthier future for women and children.The theme… Continue reading September month to be celebrated as ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’
IIT Delhi to establish shared research infrastructure
Department of Science and Technology(DST) has selected IIT Delhi for setting up a shared science and technology infrastructure facility named Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institute(SATHI). The aim behind setting up the facility is to provide professionally managed services under one roof to meet the demands of industry, start-ups and academia. The centre will assist… Continue reading IIT Delhi to establish shared research infrastructure
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 2, 2019
Q.1) “Populism has replaced liberalism in 21st century.” In light of this discuss the consequences of populism and how countries should approach it? Answers Q.2) “Merging of banks would nudge India towards a $5-trillion economy but carry significant risks.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss the need and consequences of National register for citizen in Assam. How… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 2, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 3rd 2019
China lodges case at WTO against US over import duties China lodged a case against the US with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the import duties. Malé Declaration overlooks Pakistan claim on Kashmir issue A day after India stalled Pakistan’s attempt to rake up the Kashmir issue at the South Asian Speakers’ Summit in… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 3rd 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 3rd, 2019
Q.1) “The recent, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on ‘Climate Change and Land’highlight that unless land is managed in a sustainable manner, it will be difficultfor humanity to prevent climate change.”Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “By speeding up the connectivity revolution, developing India could become a developed nation.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What are… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 3rd, 2019
7 PM | A new ethics for a sustainable planet | 2nd September, 2019
Context: Climate change and the need for planetary ethics for a sustainable earth. More in news: Brazil’s Amazon forests are ablaze with dozens of fires, most of them set intentionally by loggers and others seeking greater access to forest land. The Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has stated that Amazon forests are an internal matter. The American President… Continue reading 7 PM | A new ethics for a sustainable planet | 2nd September, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #1 September 2, 2019
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