Archives GS 2 China backs Pakistan’s ‘quest for peace’ via talks In a joint statement, issued at the end of the Beijing leg of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit, China stated that it appreciated “Pakistan’s quest for peace through dialogue, cooperation and negotiation, on the basis of mutual respect and equality, and supports Pakistan’s… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 5th, 2018
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 5, 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) Discuss the impact of media on Indian society? How media could play a constructive role in bringing communal harmony? Q.2) What are the basic tenets of secularism? Do… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 5, 2018
Must Read News Articles – November 4th, 2018
Archives GS 2 IEDs, Myanmar-based insurgents pose threat along Manipur border While the intensity of Manipur’s decades-old insurgency has been contained, with security forces ensuring there are no insurgent camps left in the State, militants continue to take advantage of the hilly terrain and porous border with Myanmar to carry out attacks with IEDs and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 4th, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 3, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – November 3, 2018 (Antiquities and Art Treasures Act in India : An Analysis)
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Iran oil: India likely to be exempted from U.S. sanctions
Iran oil: India likely to be exempted from U.S. sanctions News: India is likely to be one of eight countries which can temporarily import oil from Iran post sanctions from US beginning on November 5. Important Facts: Relaxation from US sanctions come aftermath these countries (including India) have made “significant reductions” in oil imports from… Continue reading Iran oil: India likely to be exempted from U.S. sanctions
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PT FACT Lithuania takes a step forward with women on traffic symbols News: Lithuania’s capital Vilnius installed traffic lights featuring female symbols to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women getting the vote in the Baltic state. Important Facts: Background: The right for women to vote was written into the Lithuanian Constitution on November 2, 1918,… Continue reading PT FACT
NASA’s historic Dawn mission to asteroid belt comes to end’
NASA’s historic Dawn mission to asteroid belt comes to end’ News: NASA’s pioneering Dawn spacecraft in the asteroid belt has run out of fuel, ending its historic 11-year mission that unravelled many mysteries of our solar system. Important Facts: About Dawn Spacecraft: The $467million Dawn mission was launched in 2007 to study the protoplanet Vesta… Continue reading NASA’s historic Dawn mission to asteroid belt comes to end’
Modi announces incentives for MSMEs, including 59-minute sanction for loans up to ₹1 crore
Modi announces incentives for MSMEs, including 59-minute sanction for loans up to ₹1 crore News: The Prime Minister has launched a support and outreach programme for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector to give a boost to the sector and help generate employment. Important Facts: As part of this programme, the Prime Minister… Continue reading Modi announces incentives for MSMEs, including 59-minute sanction for loans up to ₹1 crore
