According to Census 2011 migration data, more than 5.6 crore Indians lived in states other than the ones they were born in. UP, Bihar, Rajasthan and MP had the highest ‘outmigration’. Maharashtra, Delhi and Gujarat had the largest ‘in-migration’. Among larger states, Bihar had the lowest number of people migrating into the state and most… Continue reading 5.6cr Indians lived outside their state of birth in 2011
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19, 2019
Q.1) ““By imposing a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies India may miss out on one of the biggest technology revolutions since the Internet.”. Discuss. Answers Q.2) “In the era of fake news and propagandas, a robust and unbiased media is must to ensure democracy in India”. Critically analyse. Answers Q.3) Discuss the issue of permanent membership… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 20th 2019
Archives GS – 2Supreme Court questions need for NRC sample reverificationCentre, Assam had wanted July 31 deadline extended Karnataka trust vote on mondayGovernor’s second direction also ignored, Speaker adjourns assembly. Trust vote now on July 22.Municipal Approval not needed for houses of urban poorNew rules will bring about transformation in Telangana : KCR The NEP… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 20th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 20th, 2019
Q.1) “Smart Cities Mission that aimed at providing better cities and infrastructure has failed to do so.”. Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “India need to follow East Asian model of growth if it has to achieve the $5-trillion economy status by 2024-25”. Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Critically examine the success of anti-defection law in India. Highlight… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 20th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #17 July 19, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 19, 2019
Karnataka crisis: What’s a ‘whip’, and what does it do? A whip in parliamentary parlance is a written order that party members be present for an important vote, or that they vote only in a particular way. In India all parties can issue a whip to their members. Parties appoint a senior member from among… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 19, 2019
7 PM | The ruinous impact of chemical farming | 19th July, 2019
Context: organic farming and its prominence on Indian agriculture. Organic farming system in India is not new and is being followed from ancient time. It is a method of farming system which primarily aimed at cultivating the land and raising crops in such a way, as to keep the soil alive and in good health… Continue reading 7 PM | The ruinous impact of chemical farming | 19th July, 2019
7 PM | The threat of Ebola | 19th July, 2019
Context: Ebola and its outbreak in Congo. More in News: The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. What is Ebola? Ebola virus disease (formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever) is a rare but severe, often fatal , often fatal… Continue reading 7 PM | The threat of Ebola | 19th July, 2019
Daily Quiz #17 UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 19, 2019
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Karnataka crisis: What’s a ‘whip’, and what does it do?
A whip in parliamentary parlance is a written order that party members be present for an important vote, or that they vote only in a particular way. In India all parties can issue a whip to their members. Parties appoint a senior member from among their House contingents to issue whips — this member is… Continue reading Karnataka crisis: What’s a ‘whip’, and what does it do?
