The government think tank,NITI Aayog dismissed the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report on unemployment as a draft and not a final report. The report showed that unemployment rate across the country stood at 6.1 per cent, the highest since 1972-73.It also showed that joblessness was higher in urban India (7.8%) than in rural India… Continue reading Unemployment data based on draft report: NITI Aayog
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RBI lifts curbs on three PSBs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have allowed three public sector banks to exit the PCA framework following capital infusion by the government and a decline in net non-performing asset (NPA) ratio. To ensure that banks don’t go bust, RBI has put in place some threshold levels to assess, monitor, control and take corrective actions… Continue reading RBI lifts curbs on three PSBs
What’s causing extreme cold in US Midwest
A record-breaking cold wave has swept through the US Midwest and is stated to be caused by a polar vortex. The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s poles. The term “vortex” refers to the counter-clockwise flow of air that helps keep the colder air… Continue reading What’s causing extreme cold in US Midwest
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 1, 2019
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Giant cavity in Antarctic glacier signals rapid decay
A NASA-led study has discovered a giant cavity growing at the bottom of the Thwaites Glacier. The glacier is located in western Antarctica and flows into Pine Island Bay, a part of the Amundsen Sea. According to NASA, the Thwaites Glacier is currently responsible for approximately 4% of global sea level rise. It holds enough… Continue reading Giant cavity in Antarctic glacier signals rapid decay
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 31, 2019
Archives Q.1) Highlighting the contemporary challenges being faced by India analyse how Gandhi’s teachings can be used as a panacea in such circumstances. Answer: Some of the major challenges that appear during the 21st century India and that need to be dealt with seriously are as follows: All pervasive presence of violence and keeping it… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 31, 2019
Must Read News Articles – February 1st, 2019
Archives GS 2 Heading towards strategic instability India must be alert as there is a possibility of emerging disruptive technologies prompting inadvertent conflict In the Northeast, a David versus Goliath battle The Chief Ministers of Meghalaya and Mizoram, a representative of the Nagaland Chief Minister, and an ally of the BJP government in Tripura declared… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 1st, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 1, 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 Q.1) The trade war between US on one side and China and Russia on the other side are signaling the beginning of a new Cold War. comment Q.2) Discuss… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 1, 2019
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