Q.1) “Population control efforts need a focus on behavioural change at the societal level.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “A post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) would resolve many security problems and challenges in India.” Analyse. Answers Q.3) What are Microplastics? How it pose a danger to entire humanity and other organisms? Answers Q.4) What do… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 17, 2019
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Must Read News Articles-August 19th 2019
GS-2 India, Bhutan natural partners: Modi No two countries in the world understand each other so well or share so much as India and Bhutan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. UAE to give Modi highest civilian award An External Affairs Ministry statement said Mr. Modi will visit the UAE on August 23 and 24, and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 19th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 19th, 2019
Q.1) “Various Coastal states need to play an important role in overall development of ports and inland waterways for sustainable development.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “No first use nuclear policy has helped India to establish itself as a responsible nuclear nation.” In light of this discuss whether India should change its nuclear policy or not?… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 19th, 2019
Know India Programme
A group of Indian Origin youth has visited India under ‘Know India Programme’(KIP). Know India Programme(KIP) is a flagship programme of Ministry of External Affairs.The programme has been in existence since 2003. The objective of the programme is to engage with Indian origin youth (between 18-30 years) to enhance their awareness about India, its cultural… Continue reading Know India Programme
Committee to review Defence Procurement Procedure
Defence minister has approved the setting up of a Committee to review the Defence Procurement Procedure(DPP). The objective of the committee is to hasten the acquisition of weapons and defence systems and provide impetus to the Make in India initiative to cut down reliance on imported weapons. The Committee has been setup under the Chairmanship… Continue reading Committee to review Defence Procurement Procedure
Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan scheme
Government of India is set to launch Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Man-Dhan scheme.It is a pension scheme for retailers and small traders. The pension scheme assures a minimum monthly pension of ₹3000 per month to small shopkeepers, retail traders and the self-employed people after attaining the age of 60 years once they have contributed to… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan scheme
New species of freshwater fish found
Recently,Scientists from Zoological Survey of India have discovered two new species of freshwater fish from different parts of the country. The new species discovered are (a)Glyptothorax gopii and (b)Garra simbalbara ensis. Glyptothorax gopii is a catfish found in Mizoram’s Kaladan river.It measures 63 mm in length without caudal fin.The fish is dark brown on its… Continue reading New species of freshwater fish found
BASIC nations urge developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments
BASIC countries namely Brazil, South Africa, India and China has held its 28th Ministerial meeting on Climate Change in Sao Paulo,Brazil. During the meeting,BASIC countries have jointly urged developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments under Green climate fund. Green Climate Fund(GCF) mechanism provides that the developed countries are expected to jointly mobilize $100… Continue reading BASIC nations urge developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments
Virtual court to deal with traffic challan to be launched today
The Punjab and Haryana High Court will launch its first virtual court (e-court) to deal with traffic challan through video conferencing. This initiative will do away with the need for the litigant to be present in the court and facilitate adjudication of the case online. It will benefit all the stakeholders in the justice delivery… Continue reading Virtual court to deal with traffic challan to be launched today
Navroz: Significance and importance
The Parsi New Year also known as Navroz was celebrated on August 17 to mark the beginning of the new Iranian calendar.It is celebrated for health, wealth, prosperity and productivity. The Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East celebrate Navroz festival on March 21.But in India there is another version of the festival that is… Continue reading Navroz: Significance and importance
