News:The Centre has introduced a new scheme named LLP Settlement Scheme 2020. Facts: About the Scheme: It aims to help non-compliant Limited Liability Partnership(LLP) firms turn compliant and enable ease of doing business for such entities. Under the Scheme,the Government provides a one-time relaxation in additional fee to the defaulting LLPs by allowing filing of… Continue reading Central Government rolls out LLP settlement scheme
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Must Read News Articles I 5th March 2020
GS -2 The Sum and Substance of Afghan Deal The USA has signed peace deal with the Taliban. The article argues that the peace deal means two things – First is that USA is on its way out from Afghanistan and second is that it does not ensure peace for the people of Afghanistan. Right… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 5th March 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 5, 2020
1. Give an account of progress made by India in improving gender equality in the education system. Mention various government efforts towards women education in India. Indian Express 2. Discuss the structure, functioning and objective of the ‘Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’ (OHCHR). The Hindu 3. What is black carbon? Discuss the… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 5, 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: March 4, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 4th, 2020
Just over 34,000 people sign up for traders pension scheme News: Just over 34,000 people have signed up for the National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons. Facts: National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons/Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme. Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 4th, 2020
[Results] IFoS 2019 Results Out : ForumIAS Student Rishi Secures Rank 1
Dear Friends, IFoS 2019 results are now out. You can download the result below Our Student Rishi has just informed us that he has secured Rank 1 . He has continued the tradition of IFos Top Rank started by Abhishek Surana ( Rank 2, IFoS years back ) , Vaibhav ( Rank 1,… Continue reading [Results] IFoS 2019 Results Out : ForumIAS Student Rishi Secures Rank 1
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th March 2020
1. Nuclear energy although has potential to solve India’s energy problems but carry great inherent risks. Elaborate. Answer 2. Discuss the need and significance of police reforms in the recent context of rise in crime. Answer 3. The growing role of the private sector in space, demands India to move quickly towards a new model… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th March 2020
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 4, 2020
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Black carbon levels spike at Himalayan glaciers
News: According to a study by scientists at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), black carbon concentrations near the Gangotri glacier rose 400 times in summer due to forest fires and stubble burning from agricultural waste, and triggered glacial melt Facts: Black Carbon Black carbon results from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and… Continue reading Black carbon levels spike at Himalayan glaciers
Union Tourism Minister launches multilingual Incredible India website
News: Ministry of Tourism launched multilingual Incredible India website. It aims to showcase India as a popular tourist destination worldwide Facts: Incredible India It is the name of the international tourism campaign maintained by the Ministry of Tourism, since 2002, to promote various tourism destinations and products, including cultural heritage of India. The ‘Incredible India… Continue reading Union Tourism Minister launches multilingual Incredible India website
