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 There is no global regulatory regime to address the growing militarisation in space which compel India to develop deterrence for the security of its space-based assets. Critically examine Model… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 8th, 2019
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Must Read News Articles – April 8th, 2019
Archives GS 2 President Ibrahim Solih’s MDP heads for a landslide in Maldives The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and former President Mohamed Nasheed seemed poised for a big win in Saturday’s parliamentary elections, provisional results indicated. About 85% of Ujjwala beneficiaries in 4 States still use earthen stoves Study recommends… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 8th, 2019
Meteorite sheds light on the Sun’s infant years
Recently,several researchers have studied the isotopes found in meteorite which was discovered in 1962 in Efremovka,Kazakhstan.The study has revealed the nature of solar flares during the early days of formation of sun and solar system. The meteorite was found to have abundances of isotopes of lithium, beryllium and boron which should have been formed in… Continue reading Meteorite sheds light on the Sun’s infant years
Must Read News Articles – April 7th, 2019
Archives GS 2 Challenging electoral bonds The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to April 10 the hearing of a number of petitions challenging the legality of the Electoral Bond Scheme. NaMo TV’s case NaMo TV made its debut on March 31 on DTH platforms, and created a stir among political parties regarding the content it… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 7th, 2019
US reaches 65,000 H1B visa cap in five days for Financial Year 2020
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has said that it has reached Congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2020 after it had started receiving the applications for the H-1B visas. This is the first season of H-1B petitions after the USCIS announced enforcing new rules for the H-1B visa.The new rules… Continue reading US reaches 65,000 H1B visa cap in five days for Financial Year 2020
India’s imports from China decelerating, says report
According to the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry,India’s imports from China stood at USD 46 billion during the April-January period of 2018-19 from USD 53 billion in the same period a year ago. The chamber has said that India has seen an increase in its exports to China during the last few months whereas… Continue reading India’s imports from China decelerating, says report
G20 must tackle the root causes of trade tensions that threaten growth: EU
During the upcoming G20 finance ministers summit in US, European Union (EU) officials are planning to call on the G20 to tackle structural and underlying challenges to the international flow of goods and services that threaten to hinder global economic growth. According to reports,the EU is concerned with the threats posed by (a)higher tariffs (b)slowing… Continue reading G20 must tackle the root causes of trade tensions that threaten growth: EU
India will be the third-largest economy by 2030: Jaitley
Finance Minister has said that India is expected to become the third largest economy in the world by 2030 with Gross Domestic Product(GDP) touching USD 10 trillion.The growth will happen due to consumption and investment growth. Currently,the size of the Indian economy is about USD 2.9 trillion.Further, India oscillates between the fifth and the sixth… Continue reading India will be the third-largest economy by 2030: Jaitley
All low earth satellites in reach of ASAT missile: DRDO chief
According to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chairman,the recently conducted anti-satellite (ASAT) test, Mission Shakti has a deterrence capability and the missile can cover all satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Low earth orbit satellites are roughly at an altitude of 2,000 kilometres from the earth and that’s the region where majority of… Continue reading All low earth satellites in reach of ASAT missile: DRDO chief
U.S. to designate elite Iranian force as terrorist organization
The United States is planning to designate Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps a foreign terrorist organization.This is the first time US will formally labels another country’s military as a terrorist group. This would be the latest move by the US administration to isolate Iran.US had already withdrawn from the landmark nuclear deal with Iran in… Continue reading U.S. to designate elite Iranian force as terrorist organization
