Q.1) In the light of recent “Food and Nutrition Security Analysis, 2019” report, critically discuss the problem of malnutrition in India. What should be done to address this problem? Answered Q.2) “5g could be one of the most important development in human history”. Comment. Explain various challenges involved in adopting the 5g technology. Answered Q.3)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 10, 2019
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Must Read News Articles-July 11th 2019
Archives GS-1 A demographic window of opportunity: on population and policy Recently, the United Nations released the 26th revision of World Population Prospects and forecast that India will overtake China as the most populous country by 2027. The author discusses what policy measures should India take to reap its demographic dividend. Deepening #MeToo A year… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 11th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 11th, 2019
Q.1) While Centre aims to double farmers’ income by 2022, a NABARD survey shows high levels of inter-State income inequality among agricultural households. In light of this discuss various issues faced by farmers in India. Suggest some measures to resolve these issues. The Hindu Q.2) “Inspite of various laws and regulations, India has made little… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 11th, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 10, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here India has stricter regulatory norms: Basel According to the findings of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS),Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) norms on large exposures(LEX) for banks are compliant with the Basel requirements. The assessment was conducted by the Regulatory Consistency Assessment Programme(RCAP).… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 10, 2019
7 PM | Bowled over by a sea of blue | 10th July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: India – UK relationship and its future prospects. More in news: London Tech week (10th – 14th June 2019) is a series of events celebrating India-UK relationship. Next week, there is annual meeting of Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO). Relationship between India and UK in recent… Continue reading 7 PM | Bowled over by a sea of blue | 10th July, 2019
7 PM | Intent of nutrition policy is clear but achieving its goals may be a challenge | 10th July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: As per the UN Global Nutrition Report 2018, India is home to almost one-third of the world’s stunted children, widespread micronutrient malnutrition or hidden hunger. In the wake of the report’s findings, government of India gave impetus to nutritional reforms, with the launch of Poshan Abhiyaan or… Continue reading 7 PM | Intent of nutrition policy is clear but achieving its goals may be a challenge | 10th July, 2019
CPCB pulls up 52 firms over handling of waste
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has criticised 52 firms for flouting Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (amended in 2018). Under EPR, responsibility of collection of used plastics and multilayered plastics is entrusted upon producers, importers and brand owners. The companies are mandated to provide a timeline or a plan… Continue reading CPCB pulls up 52 firms over handling of waste
Full rehearsal for Chandrayaan conducted
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has conducted test run for Chnadrayaan-2 mission. Chandrayaan-2, India’s second Moon mission, will be launched on July 15, 2019 Chandrayaan 2 will comprise of an Orbiter, Lander named ‘Vikram’ and Rover named ‘Pragyan’. The orbiter will circle the moon and provide information about its surface The lander will make… Continue reading Full rehearsal for Chandrayaan conducted
France to impose green tax on plane tickets from 2020
France has decided to impose a tax of up to €18 on plane tickets for all flights from airports in France. The move will take effect from 2020. The new measure is expected to bring in some 182 million euros a year which will be used to fund less-polluting transportation projects. Sweden had introduced a… Continue reading France to impose green tax on plane tickets from 2020
