A committee headed by Indian Prime Minister has decided that a major initiative on restricting the use of plastic, eliminating single use plastic and handling of plastic waste will be launched on October 2, 2019 Between September 11 and October 2, the government has planned a plastic use and waste awareness campaign across 4,000 towns… Continue reading Govt. plans drive to restrict plastic use
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Fiscal deficit crosses 77% of annual target in July
According to data released by the Controller General of Accounts(CGA), India’s fiscal deficit has reached 77% of the annual target for 2019-20 in July. Fiscal deficit is the amount of money that the government needs to borrow in a given year because their expenses were more than their revenues. In Union Budget 2019,India has set… Continue reading Fiscal deficit crosses 77% of annual target in July
Apache attack helicopters to be inducted into IAF at Pathankot on 3 September
Union Defence Minister and Punjab Chief Minister will jointly induct four US-made Apache AH-64E (I) helicopters into the Indian Air Force at Pathankot on 3rd September. The AH-64E Apache is one of the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopters, and is flown by the US Army. The IAF had signed a multi-billion dollar contract with… Continue reading Apache attack helicopters to be inducted into IAF at Pathankot on 3 September
Health Ministry explores AI for combating tuberculosis
The Central tuberculosis(TB) Division of the health ministry has signed an MoU with the Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence to explore the application of Artificial Intelligence(AI) technology in its fight against the TB disease. The areas that AI based applications can support are in vulnerability and hot-spot mapping, modelling novel methods of screening and diagnostics… Continue reading Health Ministry explores AI for combating tuberculosis
US launches command for space warfare
USA has launched a new command called Spacecom. It has been established as the 11th Unified Combatant Command of the American armed forces. It is a re-establishment of the US Space Command, which existed between 1985 and 2002. It is dedicated to warfare in space. The command will focus on defending American interests in space.… Continue reading US launches command for space warfare
Daily Quiz #26 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 31, 2019
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Q.1) “With democratic governance slipping into ineffectual log-jams, India needs to strengthen institutions between the public and the government .” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Modern times need modern methods.” In light of this discuss the need of modernisation of police force in India. Answers Q.3) Discuss how proposed code of conduct for legislative bodies can help… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 30, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 31st 2019
GS-2 Liberalism runs into national populism No country has found the golden mean between free-range liberalism and statism On dilution, bifurcation and ‘special status’ J&K’s perceived loss and New Delhi’s real gains over the Centre’s Article 370 decision need to be objectively assessed GS-3 Spelling out the government’s RBI windfall The final impact of such… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 31st 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 31st, 2019
Q.1) “Policy discussions involving the public as well as tech solutions, would help fight fake news.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “The inability of the WTO to rein in global trade tensions has raised questions about its relevance in today’s world.” Examine. The Hindu Q.3) Critically analyse the progress made in resolving stressed assets since the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 31st, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #25 August 30, 2019
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