Hello Friends, Based on popular demand, we have resumed the following initiatives – 7pm editorial, Mains Marathon and Prelims Marathon from July 1, 2019. All the three initiatives will be posted from Mon – Sat. We will be covering two editorials daily in 7pm editorial. These editorials will be of relevance to the UPSC exam.… Continue reading RESUMING OF INITIATIVES – 7pm editorial, Mains Marathon and Prelims Marathon
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 4, 2019
Archives Q.1) Discuss the issue and various causes of urban floods in India. Give some measures to prevent urban flooding in India. Answered Q.2) What is inheritance tax? Do you think it is need of the hour in India? Discuss various pros and cons of inheritance tax. Answered Q.3) Interlinking of rivers is a double… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 4, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 5th 2019
Archives GS-1 ‘Greying India must delay retirement’ India may have to raise the retirement age as the country sees a rapid increase in the size of the elderly population over the next two decades due to the slowing down of the population growth rate, according to the Economic Survey GS-2 Private funds needed for Swachh… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 5th 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #4 July 4, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 4, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Centre has no plans to scrap sedition law, Minister tells Rajya Sabha The Union Home Ministry has clarified that section 124 A of the Indian Penal Code known as the sedition law will not be scrapped. The minister said that the section was… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 4, 2019
7 PM | State assets sales could play the fiscal saviour | 4th July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Disinvestment can be a viable solution to fund for raising public expenditure. Disinvestment: Since the beginning of 1980s, a large number of public enterprises incurred losses year after year, and it was argued that the state should not be called upon to meet the losses of these… Continue reading 7 PM | State assets sales could play the fiscal saviour | 4th July, 2019
7 PM | Education system in India – How to make it more equitable and inclusive. | 4th July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Insights on the National Education Policy 2019. National Policy on Education: The National Policy on Education was framed in 1986 and modified in 1992. Since then several changes have taken place. The Government of India would like to bring out a National Education Policy to meet the… Continue reading 7 PM | Education system in India – How to make it more equitable and inclusive. | 4th July, 2019
Invest India
Invest India’ is India’s official agency dedicated to investment promotion and facilitation. It is under Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It was formed in 2009 under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 Invest India is set up as a joint venture company between the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce… Continue reading Invest India
NCCR’s idea of using ‘plastic rocks’ to grow corals draws flak
The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park authorities have rejected the National Centre for Coastal Research’s (NCCR) proposal of using the Gulf of Mannar region for field tests. NCCR had proposed dropping ‘melted plastic rocks or slabs’ on the seabed for growing coral reefs and address the problem of disposal of plastic waste. The proposal… Continue reading NCCR’s idea of using ‘plastic rocks’ to grow corals draws flak
27% of children with disabilities have never been to school: UNESCO
According to a report by UNESCO and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), only 61% children with disabilities between ages 5 and 19 attend any educational institution. The report is based on 2011 Census data. Report states that 12% of disabled children had dropped out. 27% of the disabled children had never attended any… Continue reading 27% of children with disabilities have never been to school: UNESCO
