India successfully test-fired two indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missiles(QR-SAM) from a test range off the Odisha coast. The QR-SAM weapon system has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics Ltd.It is a quick reaction, all-weather, network-centric missile system capable of search-on-the-move. The missile system can also engage… Continue reading Quick reaction missile tests a success
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Why Mirage of ’80s is IAF’s ‘weapon of choice’
India with its 12 Mirage-2000 fighter jets decimated multiple terror camps across the Line of Control in Pakistan. The Mirage-2000 is one of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) most versatile and deadliest aircraft and it was first commissioned in 1985.Soon after inducting the Mirage, IAF gave it the name – Vajra – meaning lightning thunderbolt… Continue reading Why Mirage of ’80s is IAF’s ‘weapon of choice’
Prez presents Gandhi Peace awards, salutes Bapu’s ideals
The President of India has presented the Gandhi Peace Prize for the years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.The Gandhi Peace Prize was presented to a) the Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari for 2015; b) jointly to the Akshaya Patra Foundation and the Sulabh International for 2016; c) to the Ekal Abhiyan Trust for 2017; and d) to… Continue reading Prez presents Gandhi Peace awards, salutes Bapu’s ideals
Nagaland Assembly rejects citizenship Bill
The Nagaland government has passed a resolution in the assembly, rejecting the highly contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. The resolution stated that the bill cannot be implemented in Nagaland as the proposed legislation will impact the “unique history and status of the Nagas under the Constitution”. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill amends the Citizenship Act, 1955. Legal… Continue reading Nagaland Assembly rejects citizenship Bill
Study food borne diseases cost India $15 billion a year
According to a WHO report titled “The Safe Food Imperative: Accelerating Progress in Low- and Middle-Income Countries”, food borne diseases (FBDs) costs India $15 billion annually. Foodborne diseases encompass a wide spectrum of illnesses and are a growing public health problem worldwide. They are the result of ingestion of foodstuffs contaminated with microorganisms or chemicals. … Continue reading Study food borne diseases cost India $15 billion a year
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 26, 2019
Archives Q.1) Describe the reasons behind the Cuban missile crisis and what were its major consequences? Answer: When Fidel Castro asked for help from USSR, it agreed for plotting its missiles in Cuba which was its nearest station to USA. USA also strengthened its stations nearby USSR. In 1962, the situation came to the brink… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 26, 2019
WHO, Ministry meeting on yoga benchmark
Ministry of AYUSH and WHO are jointly organizing a three days Working Group Meeting for reviewing the WHO document “Benchmarks for Training in Yoga”. The WHO has been developing Benchmarks Document for Training in Yoga as part of Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014-2023. Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014-2023 seeks to help health care leaders to develop solution that… Continue reading WHO, Ministry meeting on yoga benchmark
‘Organized retail in India may double by 2021’
According to recent report titled ‘Unravelling the Indian Consumer’ by Deloitte and the Retailers Association of India (RAI), the share of organised retail market in India would increase from about 12% in 2017 to about 22-25% by 2021. Organised Retail refers to the set-up of any retail chain supported by a well-defined supply Chain. These… Continue reading ‘Organized retail in India may double by 2021’
Must Read News Articles – February 27th, 2019
Archives GS 2 India bombs Jaish camp in Pakistan’s Balakot Twelve days after the Pulwama attack, the Indian Air Force bombed the Jaish-e-Mohammad’s “biggest” terror-training camp in Pakistan’s Balakot early on Tuesday. SC pitches for mediation in Ayodhya case A five-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, has proposed a court-monitored… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 27th, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 27th, 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 others answers India’s entry to SCO opens up opportunities to ‘Look North’. Critically analyse. India has never made full use of its rights and letting much more water flow to Pakistan… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 27th, 2019
