Q.1) “Creation of a Chief defence of services although can solve many issues but may lead to unite de issues.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Right to online privacy of an individual and the right of the State to detect people who use the web to spread panic and commit crimes are contradictory in itself.” Comment.… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 22nd, 2019
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #17 August 21, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 21, 2019
WHO will release its first report on microplastics in drinking water The World Health Organization(WHO) will be releasing it’s report on the presence of microplastics in drinking water. The report will examine the potential human health risks associated with exposure to microplastics in the environment. Microplastics are plastics which are less than five mm in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 21, 2019
7 PM | A wake-up call for DoT | 21st August, 2019
Context: Indian telecom sector present challenges The telecommunications industry has impact on every aspect of our lives, from the simple reality of enabling telephonic communication between people in different locations to enabling supply-chains to work seamlessly across continents to create products and fulfill demands. Telecommunication services are now recognized as a key to the rapid… Continue reading 7 PM | A wake-up call for DoT | 21st August, 2019
7 PM | Population and patriotism | 21st August, 2019
Context: India’s population and declining total fertility rates. More in news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech equated population control and patriotism: “Population explosion will cause many problems for our future generations. But there is a vigilant section of public (who)… have a small family and express their patriotism to the country.… Continue reading 7 PM | Population and patriotism | 21st August, 2019
Daily Quiz #17 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 21, 2019
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WHO will release its first report on microplastics in drinking water
The World Health Organization(WHO) will be releasing it’s report on the presence of microplastics in drinking water. The report will examine the potential human health risks associated with exposure to microplastics in the environment. Microplastics are plastics which are less than five mm in diameter in size. They enter the environment either as primary industrial… Continue reading WHO will release its first report on microplastics in drinking water
Piggery development project
Chief Minister of Meghalaya has met with Union Minister for Animal Husbandry to discuss piggery development project. The piggery development project is to be launched in Meghalaya.The project will be financed by the National Cooperative Development Corporation(NCDC) along with the State Government. The proposed Piggery development project aims to boost domestic availability of pig meat… Continue reading Piggery development project
Iceland bids farewell to ‘Ok glacier’, the first glacier lost to climate change
Iceland has honoured the passing of Ok Jokull glacier.It is the first glacier lost to climate change in the world. The glacier was officially declared dead by the Icelandic Meteorological Office when it was no longer thick enough to move.What once was glacier has been reduced to a small patch of ice atop a volcano.… Continue reading Iceland bids farewell to ‘Ok glacier’, the first glacier lost to climate change
Why New Delhi is turning up the heat on PoK now
India’s Defence Minister had said that if bilateral talks between India and Pakistan were to happen,it will be on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir(POK). This statement shows shifts in India’s position on J&K from offensive to defensive policy.It will also put China on alert as it seeks to push ahead with its plan for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC)… Continue reading Why New Delhi is turning up the heat on PoK now
