Archives Q.1) Discuss the different components of Bharatmala pariyojana. What significance does the programme hold? Answer: Bharatmala Pariyojana is an umbrella program for the highways sector that focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across India. The various components under the scheme are: Economic corridors development Inter-corridor & feeder roads National Corridors Efficiency… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 30, 2019
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Must Read News Articles – January 31st, 2019
Archives GS 2 Centre hikes scholarships The Centre has hiked its popular research scholarship — called the Junior Research Fellowship — to Rs. 31,000 per month, a roughly 25% increase from the existing Rs. 25,000. States may have to fund for MGNREGA wages States struggling to pay workers under a national employment guarantee scheme have… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 31st, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 31, 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) Highlighting the contemporary challenges being faced by India analyse how Gandhi’s teachings can be used as a panacea in such circumstances. Q.2) Waste to energy plants in India… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 31, 2019
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7 PM | Saubhagya Scheme-An analysis | 30 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Saubhagya scheme: The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana or Saubhagya Scheme was launched in September 2017 with the aim to achieve universal household electrification by providing last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all households in rural and urban India. States and Union Territories are required to… Continue reading 7 PM | Saubhagya Scheme-An analysis | 30 January, 2019
7 PM | Gandhi’s relevance for contemporary India | 30 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: The article discusses the relevance of Gandhi’s teachings for contemporary India. Gandhi has become an iconic figure, a symbol of many things for many people. His techniques have universal appeal which are not only relevant today but relevant for all times and ages. The 21st Century has… Continue reading 7 PM | Gandhi’s relevance for contemporary India | 30 January, 2019
7 PM | Women in Indian Politics: | 30 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Status of women political participation across globe: Only 24 per cent of all national parliamentarians are women Rwanda has the highest number of women parliamentarians worldwide (61.3%) Wide variations in the average percentages of women parliamentarians in each region Nordic countries: 42.3%; Americas: 30%; Europe including Nordic countries:… Continue reading 7 PM | Women in Indian Politics: | 30 January, 2019
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National Statistical Commission: Issue: Two remaining National Statistical Commission (NSC) members resigned Grievances of NSC members are: NSC running at half strength and government moving very slowly on appointing new members NSC has been systematically bypassed in its functions with involvement of NITI Aayog No consultation with NSC before the release of back series GDP… Continue reading National Statistical Commission:
139 polluted cities not on clean air plan: report
139 polluted cities not on clean air plan: report Economy News According to a report titled Airpocalypse III, by Greenpeace, there are 139 Indian cities that breach air pollution standards but are not included in the Centre’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Important facts The exclusion of cities is due to the fact that the… Continue reading 139 polluted cities not on clean air plan: report
