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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 29, 2018

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) What is Gaganyaan mission? Examine the relevance of manned space mission for India? Q.2) Globalization has not only benefited the economy and the society but also it has… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 29, 2018

A prescription for the future

A prescription for the future Article: The article discusses impact of advanced science and technology on healthcare Important Analysis: Impact of technology on healthcare: Examples Telemedicine: It is the remote delivery of healthcare services, such as health assessments or consultations, over the telecommunications infrastructure. Artificial intelligence: It is used forpreventive and predictive health analytics and… Continue reading A prescription for the future

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NPAs on downhill path since March peak, says RBI

NPAs on downhill path since March peak, says RBI News: The RBI, in its submissions to the Standing Committee on Finance, revealed that both gross and net non-performing assets (NPAs) of scheduled commercial banks have reduced in the two consecutive quarters ending September 30, 2018 since their peak in March 2018. Important Facts: Other major… Continue reading NPAs on downhill path since March peak, says RBI

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Trail of destruction: on damage caused by Cyclone Gaja

Trail of destruction: on damage caused by Cyclone Gaja News: The article discusses about the extent of damage caused by Cyclone Gaja which struck Tamil Nadu recently. Important Facts: About Cyclone Gaja: It was the first cyclone to move towards Tamil Nadu in 2018. The earlier two named Daye and Titli had made landfall along… Continue reading Trail of destruction: on damage caused by Cyclone Gaja

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NASA’s InSight spacecraft lands on red planet after six-month journey

NASA’s InSight spacecraft lands on red planet after six-month journey News: NASA’s robotic InSight lander designed to dig into the rocky Martian surface to reveal its secrets successfully touched down on the Red Planet recently. Important Facts: The plan called for the spacecraft to go from 12,300 mph (19,800 kph) to zero in six minutes… Continue reading NASA’s InSight spacecraft lands on red planet after six-month journey

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ISRO to launch new imaging satellite HysIS on Thursday

ISRO to launch new imaging satellite HysIS on Thursday News: ISRO’s workhorse rocket PSLV-C43 will carry India’s earth observation satellite HysIS and 30 co-passenger satellites, including 23 from the US, from Sriharikota on November 29. Important Facts: About the launch: HysIS, the country’s first hyperspectral imaging satellite for advanced Earth observation will be launched from… Continue reading ISRO to launch new imaging satellite HysIS on Thursday

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Ukraine declares martial law

Ukraine declares martial law News: Ukraine’s Parliament decided to impose martial law after Russian forces seized three Ukrainian ships and their crew in the Black Sea which could lead to a flare up in hostilities in eastern Ukraine. Important Facts: Background: ​Russia has forcibly annexed Ukraine’s Crimea Peninsula in 2014, claiming its ethnic Russian majority… Continue reading Ukraine declares martial law

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