New book claims Netaji died in 1945 Context Reports by Japanese and other international authorities have conclusively proved that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose died in an air crash on August 18, 1945, a new book has claimed Book Findings have been made in the book titled Laid to Rest: The Controversy over Subhash Chandra Bose’s… Continue reading New book claims Netaji died in 1945
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Must Read News Articles – October 29th, 2018
Archives GS 2 No pressure on India to buy F-16 fighters from U.S.: envoy The United States is not going to put pressure on India to buy F-16 fighter jets or any other defence system, a senior U.S. diplomat has said. In the court of last resort The Supreme Court’s actions in the CBI case… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 29th, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 29, 2018
Q.1) The Directive Principles may not be legally enforceable in the court of justice but they are politically and morally enforceable in the court of people. Comment. Q.2) “Genetically engineered crops can reduce some environmental risks associated with conventional agriculture, but will also introduce new challenges that must be addressed”- Discuss Q.3) “Crime by juveniles… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 29, 2018
Must Read News Articles – October 28th, 2018
Archives GS 2 New Delhi pins its prestige on Mauritius project As work gets under way on one of India’s prize projects in the Indian Ocean to upgrade facilities on the Agalega islands in Mauritius, the government is watching a battle brewing in the Mauritius parliament over the project. Sri Lanka crisis: a statement, a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 28th, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : October 27, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 27th, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – October 27th, 2018 (GM Crops in India: Issues and Challenges)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source: GEAC approves field studies of GM mustard on honey bee Analysis : GM Crops in India: Issues and Challenges
The many things that Lamin B2 can do
The many things that Lamin B2 can do For the first time, nuclear protein lamin B2, which plays an important role in maintaining the structure and function of the nucleus, has been found to determine the morphology and function of the nucleolus, a roundish entity found inside the nucleus. The nucleolus makes ribosomal ribonucleic acid… Continue reading The many things that Lamin B2 can do
Cautious optimism
Cautious optimism Context The Economic Survey underscores the need to maintain fiscal credibility The Economic Survey underscores the need to maintain fiscal credibility The Economic Survey for 2017-18 paints the picture of an economy that gives reason for both optimism and caution. GDP growth could accelerate It projects that GDP growth could accelerate to 7-7.5% in 2018-19, from… Continue reading Cautious optimism
Incidence of open defecation falls sharply
Incidence of open defecation falls sharply Context The number of people defecating in the open in rural India had reduced to less than half of what it was in 2014, according to the Economic Survey, claiming success in rural sanitation due to Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), the flagship scheme of the Centre. 90% of those… Continue reading Incidence of open defecation falls sharply
