Archives GS 2 Define ‘strategic partners’ The Indian and U.S. conceptions are different. This needs to be addressed The unifier of modern India Remembering Sardar Patel’s stupendous role in integrating the princely States into independent India Statehood sought for Assam’s Barak Valley Student outfit says NRC, Citizenship Bill divided linguistic groups India invites Italy for… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 31st, 2018
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 31, 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) In recent days, it is often warned that India is facing its worst ever water crisis. Why is it so? Which factors are responsible for this and how… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 31, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 30th, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – October 30th, 2018 (Inland Waterways in India- Issues and Challenges)
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Moths are key to pollination in Himalayan ecosystem
Moths are key to pollination in Himalayan ecosystem News: A study was conducted recently by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) to reveal the moths as pollinators in the ecosystem. Important Facts: 2. Under the project titled “Assessment of Moths (Lepidoptera) As Significant Pollinators in the Himalayan Ecosystem of North Eastern India”, scientists collected moth… Continue reading Moths are key to pollination in Himalayan ecosystem
ICF rolls out Train 18, the NextGen Shatabdi
ICF rolls out Train 18, the NextGen Shatabdi News: India’s first engine-less semi-high speed train named “Train 18” was rolled out recently by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) here and will eventually replace the Shatabdi Express for inter-city travel. Important News: 2. Features: This is the first long-distance train without separate locomotive (engine) and thus… Continue reading ICF rolls out Train 18, the NextGen Shatabdi
Time to talk: on Centre-RBI differences
Time to talk: on Centre-RBI differences News: The simmering tensions between the Reserve Bank of India and the Centre found spectacular release recently through a public speech by Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. Important Facts: 2. A certain amount of creative tension is systemically in-built between Reserve Bank of India and Centre given their different perspectives.… Continue reading Time to talk: on Centre-RBI differences
Children under 15 at serious risk from polluted air: WHO
Children under 15 at serious risk from polluted air: WHO News: WHO released a new report that puts into numbers the devastating impact that air pollution is having on the global population’s health. Important Facts: 2. The report named “Air pollution and child health” is being launched on the eve of WHO’s first ever… Continue reading Children under 15 at serious risk from polluted air: WHO
Modi, Abe back ‘free Indo-Pacific’
Modi, Abe back ‘free Indo-Pacific’ News: India and Japan outlined a vision document for strengthening bilateral relations at the 13th annual summit held in Japan recently. Important Facts: 2. Highlights of the vision document: Both sides called for a “free and open Indo-Pacific” which is usually seen as a response to China’s growing dominance in… Continue reading Modi, Abe back ‘free Indo-Pacific’
