What is Gaganyaan Mission? Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by 2022. The programme will make India the fourth nation in the world to launch a Human Spaceflight Mission. So far, only the USA, Russia and China have launched human spaceflight missions. A brief… Continue reading Gaganyaan Mission
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 28, 2018
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Must Read News Articles – November 28th, 2018
Archives Lessons from a tragedy The indigenous communities and settlers in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands must be equal stakeholders in a common future A prescription for the future While using cutting-edge technology, we need to find ways to continuously lower the cost of healthcare Ukraine declares martial law Emergency measures to be in place… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 28th, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 28, 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) The Indian data localisation wave is the latest digital battleground between government and industry. Examine in the context of BN Srikrishna committee report Q.2) Migration from developing to… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 28, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : November 27, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 27, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – November 27, 2018 (India’s Nuclear Triad)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source: Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence Analysis: India’s Nuclear Triad
India’s Nuclear Triad
Context: INS Arihant, India’s first nuclear ballistic missile submarine, has completed its first “deterrence patrol”, operationalising India’s nuclear triad. What is Nuclear Triad? Nuclear Triad is a three-sided military-force structure consisting of land-launched nuclear missiles, nuclear-missile-armed submarines, and strategic aircraft with nuclear bombs and missiles. Nuclear Triad essentially has three major components-the strategic bombers, Inter… Continue reading India’s Nuclear Triad
Magnificent Mary: on making history at World Boxing Championships
Magnificent Mary: on making history at World Boxing Championships News: Indian legendary boxer MC Mary Kom recently clinched her record-equalling sixth World Boxing Championship gold in New Delhi. Important Facts: Mary Kom defeated Hanna Okhota of Ukraine 5-0 via unanimous decision in the 48kg category to win her sixth gold. Mary Kom’s other titles at… Continue reading Magnificent Mary: on making history at World Boxing Championships
RBI eases ECB hedging norms for companies
RBI eases ECB hedging norms for companies News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased hedging norms for companies that raise funds through external commercial borrowings (ECBs). Important Facts: According to a notification issued by the central bank, the mandatory hedge coverage has been reduced from 100% to 70% under Track I of the… Continue reading RBI eases ECB hedging norms for companies
