News: The Economic Survey 2019-2020 has said that the services sector’s significance in the Indian economy has continued to increase. Facts: Key Facts: Contribution of Service Sector to the Indian Economy: 55% of the total size of the economy and GVA growth, Two-thirds of total FDI inflows into India 38% of total exports Performance of… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-2020: service Sector in India
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Economic Survey 2019-2020: India has become the Second Largest Emerging Green Bond Market after China
News: According to Economic Survey 2019-20, India has the Second largest Emerging Green Bond Market after China. India has also joined the International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) in 2019 to scale up environmentally sustainable investments. Facts: Green Bonds: These are fixed-income financial instruments issued for funding of specific projects which have positive environmental and… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-2020: India has become the Second Largest Emerging Green Bond Market after China
Economic Survey 2019-20: What it says on stubble burning
News: Economic Survey 2019-20 has said that the number of stubble-burning incidents (61,332) in 2019 was the least in four years. However, the survey highlights agricultural residue burning as a “major concern”. Facts: Stubble Burning: It is the practice of intentionally setting fire to residues that remains after the harvest of a crop. It is… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-20: What it says on stubble burning
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 1st February 2020
1. Discuss how art and literature influenced India’s freedom struggle? Answer 2. Freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 (1) of the Constitution is not an absolute right; it comes with safeguards outlined under Article 19 (2). What are these safeguards? Discuss their need and significance. Answer 3. Mindless unsustainable sand mining has become a… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 1st February 2020
Daily Quiz #77 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 1, 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #77 February 1, 2020
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 1st February, 2020
1. Discuss how art and literature influenced India’s freedom struggle? The Hindu 2. Freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 (1) of the Constitution is not an absolute right; it comes with safeguards outlined under Article 19 (2). What are these safeguards? Discuss their need and significance. The Hindu 3. Mindless unsustainable sand mining has become a… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 1st February, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 31th, 2020
Indian gaur spotted in Konkan sanctuary for the first time in recorded history News: Wildlife researchers recently documented the presence of an Indian gaur in the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS), Maharashtra. Facts: Indian gaur World’s largest and tallest wild bovines Listed as Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 IUCN Status: Vulnerable Explained:… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 31th, 2020
New mission to take first peek at Sun’s poles: NASA
News: NASA, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), will launch Solar Orbiter spacecraft on 7th February 2020 to get the first-ever pictures of the Sun’s north and south poles.. Facts: About Solar Orbiter Aim: To perform close-up, high-resolution studies of Sun and inner heliosphere. Objectives: Study solar wind and where does the coronal… Continue reading New mission to take first peek at Sun’s poles: NASA
Govt gives nod to amendments in National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the amendments in the National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019 Facts: The Bill seeks to repeal the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 Key features of the bill: Sets up the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) which will frame policies for regulating medical institutions and homoeopathic medical professionals. Sets up… Continue reading Govt gives nod to amendments in National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019
