News:The Karnataka government has launched a doorstep delivery scheme- called Jana Sevaka scheme. Facts: About the scheme: Aim:To provide citizens with easy access to important government services at a doorstep delivery. Under the scheme, the citizens will have to place the request for the service through the website or mobile phones. After the request is… Continue reading Janasevaka scheme
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Daily Quiz #81 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 6, 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #81 February 6, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 6th February 2020
1. Indigenising defence capabilities can help India both economically and strategically. Examine. Answer 2. What are the contributions of Raja Ravi Varma to Indian art? Elaborate. Answer 3. Discuss the role and mandate of the International Maritime Organization. Discuss its strategic importance for Indian maritime interests. Answer 4. Describe the salient features of Indian Government’s… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 6th February 2020
Must Read News Articles I 6th February 2020
GS -2 Course correction for the speaker’s office In a recent judgement, SC has said that speaker of the legislative assembly should decide on a petition seeking disqualification of a member under 10th schedule of the constitution within a period of 3 months, in the absence of exceptional reasons. SC has also acknowledged the problem… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 6th February 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 6th February, 2020
1. Indigenising defence capabilities can help India both economically and strategically. Examine. The Hindu 2. What are the contributions of Raja Ravi Varma to Indian art? Elaborate. The Hindu 3. Discuss the role and mandate of the International Maritime Organization. Discuss its strategic importance for Indian maritime interests. The Hindu 4. Describe the salient features… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 6th February, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 5th, 2020
Explained: What is the locust attack destroying crops in several countries? News: Pakistan and Somalia have declared locust emergencies. Facts: About Locust Locusts are a group of short-horned grasshoppers. They multiply in numbers as they migrate long distances in destructive swarms. Four species of locusts are found in India: Desert locust, Migratory locust, and Bombay… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 5th, 2020
7 PM |Urban India must prepare for the climate crisis|5th February 2020
Context: Urban India and mitigating the climate crisis. More in news: Australia’s recent bout of bushfires, sparked by an extended drought, has devastated its local flora and fauna. Indonesia’s capital Jakarta witnessed record-breaking flooding with unseasonal rainfall, displacing tens of thousands. Recent events signaling towards climate crisis: In 2018 Kerala witnessed heavy flooding, combined with… Continue reading 7 PM |Urban India must prepare for the climate crisis|5th February 2020
Global Go To Think Tank Index
News:The Global Go To Think Tank Index Report(GGTTI) has been released by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program(TTCSP) at the University of Pennsylvania,US. Facts: About the index: The index evaluates public-policy research analysis and engagement organisations that generate policy-oriented research, analysis, and advice on domestic and international issues. It claims to enable policy makers… Continue reading Global Go To Think Tank Index
ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020
News:Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) has opened the registrations for the ISRO Young Scientist Programme or Yuva Vaigyanik Karyakram (YUVIKA) 2020. Facts: About YUVIKA Programme: Aim:To impart basic knowledge on Space Technology,Space Science and Space Applications to the younger ones with the intent of arousing their interest in the emerging areas of Space activities. Under the… Continue reading ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020
