Archives Q.1) The model code of conduct has been violated by several candidates during campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections. Critically examine the power of election to take against such candidates and parties. Answer: The MCC is a set of norms for conduct and behavior of the political parties and candidates during elections. It aims… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 29, 2019
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – April 30, 2019
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Must Read News Articles – April 30th, 2019
Archives GS-1 Rare stucco statue put on show A rare stucco Bodhisattva was displayed at the state Museum at Gunfoundry. GS- 2 SC restrains HC from appointing civil judges The Supreme Court has directed the Punjab and Haryana High Court Registry not to appoint any civil judge in Haryana without its nod Permanent closure of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 30th, 2019
Genes of climate-resistant chickpea varieties identified
An international team led by the Hyderabad-based International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has identified genes for tolerance to drought and heat in chickpeas. The study has also mapped the origins of chickpea and its ascent in Asia and Africa. The study is a significant breakthrough as amidst rising temperatures and increasing… Continue reading Genes of climate-resistant chickpea varieties identified
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 30th, 2019
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each other’s answer Q.1 In light of the recent attacks by ISIS and its presence in the Indian Subcontinent, how far do you think India’s counter-terrorism strategy is strong enough to insulate… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 30th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : April 29, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 29, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Russia open to new arms control treaty Russia has said that it was open to the possibility of new arms control deal after the US President has called for a new arms control treaty with both Russia and China. Recently, the United States and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 29, 2019
7 PM | The government’s anti-corruption scorecard | 29 April, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Big-ticket corruption has surfaced in India due to consistent attacks on anti-corruption laws and institutions. Important Analysis: Serious cases of several big corruption have surfaced in the last five years, including banking frauds and the Rafale deal. Corruption in India is not limited to collusive high-level scams. Petty… Continue reading 7 PM | The government’s anti-corruption scorecard | 29 April, 2019
Russia open to new arms control treaty
Russia has said that it was open to the possibility of new arms control deal after the US President has called for a new arms control treaty with both Russia and China. Recently,the United States and Russia had withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces(INF) treaty blaming each other for the violation of the treaty. The… Continue reading Russia open to new arms control treaty
Scrap 370,35A says Rajnath,targets Omar
Union Home Minister has said that Articles 370 and Article 35A should be reviewed and scrapped. This statement came after National Conference leader had said that his party will bring back the autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir that could include having a Sadar-e-Riyasat(President) and Wazir-e-Azam(Prime Minister). J&K had its own Sadar-e-Riyasat(President) and Wazir-e-Azam(Prime Minister) until… Continue reading Scrap 370,35A says Rajnath,targets Omar
