India’s external affairs minister is on a visit to China.During the visit,India and China has agreed on a host of initiatives to improve their relations. Ahead of the visit,China had objected to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill 2019.It said that the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh has undermined its sovereignty. However,India has… Continue reading Decision on Kashmir doesn’t affect LAC, Delhi tells Beijing
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Army may trim 27,000 from non-core units
Recently,the army has planned to reduce its manpower by about 27,000 soldiers as well as restructure them for better efficiency and effectiveness. This proposed reduction is part of the larger reforms to transform the Army into a lean, mean, rapidly-deployable and operationally versatile force The army has planned to reduce the manpower by around 1.5… Continue reading Army may trim 27,000 from non-core units
Two ways to look at GDP
Researchers and academicians have raised doubts about the new methodology employed by the Central Statistics Office(CSO) to estimate India’s gross domestic product(GDP). In 2015,CSO had introduced a new series of National Account Statistics. The new series made several changes to estimate India’s gross domestic product(GDP).In particular,it revised the base year from 2004-05 to 2011-12. However,the… Continue reading Two ways to look at GDP
Monthly Compilation: Download Mains Marathon July, 2019 Compilation (Questions and Answers)
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 12, 2019
Q.1) “Instead of getting rational treatment in public health-care facilities, the women are pushed towards irrational treatments in the private sector.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “The nationalisation of banks was an economic milestone in the India’s growth story.” Critically analyse. Answers Q.3) Discuss the recent amendments made to RTI Act? Over the last 14 years, how… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 12, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 10, 2019
INS Tarkash at Bergen, Norway Indian Naval Ship Tarkash which is a front-line warship of the Indian Navy has entered the port of Bergen Norway as part of Western Fleet Overseas Deployment. The port call by INS Tarkash at Bergen is a demonstration of India’s warm ties with Norway.INS Tarkash is one of the most… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 10, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 13th 2019
Archives GS-2 Decision on Kashmir doesn’t affect LAC, Delhi tells Beijing External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reassured China that New Delhi’s decision to exercise greater administrative control over Ladakh would have no implications for the Line of Actual Control with China. PM-JAY to include cancer treatment soon, say health officials If all goes as planned,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 13th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 13th, 2019
Q.1) “Despite of differences at various levels, India-China relations are critical to realise Asian century.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Various legislations in india has failed to stop the rampant sexual abuse of children.” In light of this discuss the issue of child sex abuse in India. What should be done to prevent such crime? The… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 13th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #10 August 12, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 12, 2019
FM Sitharaman meets realtors, homebuyers; govt to tackle liquidity issues, stalled projects Finance minister has interacted with the industry representatives to understand measures required to remove friction points in the economy. The measures are aimed at ensuring easy availability of funds to productive sectors and stimulate overall growth. The real estate sector has also flagged… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 12, 2019
