GS -2 Nepal pitches for informal SAARC Sumit Foreign Minister of Nepal has said that Nepal will be happy to host an informal summit of the leaders of SAARC on the sidelines of the coming Sagarmatha Sambaad. He said this will give a chance to revive the forum. He also said that Nepal wants to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 25th January 2020
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 25, 2020
Assess the need and significance of strengthening intra-BRICS trade for Indian economy. What should be done to boost Indian trade with other BRICS countries? Answer Discuss whether the introduction of Bt cotton has benefitted Indian farmers or not. Do you think genetically modified crops can help farmers’ cause? Answer The ‘Act East’ policy has not… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 25, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 25, 2020
1. Assess the need and significance of strengthening intra-BRICS trade for Indian economy. What should be done to boost Indian trade with other BRICS countries? The Hindu 2. Discuss whether the introduction of Bt cotton has benefitted Indian farmers or not. Do you think genetically modified crops can help farmers’ cause? The Hindu 3. The… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 25, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 24th, 2020
ZSI documents another new snake eel species in Odisha News: A new snake eel species residing in the Bay of Bengal has been discovered and documented by Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). The new marine species has been named Ophichthus kailashchandrai. Facts: Zoological Survey of India The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is an organization for… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 24th, 2020
GATI
News: Road Transport and Highways Minister launched a web portal called GATI Facts: About GATI It has been created by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on the lines of PRAGATI portal It can be accessed from NHAI Website and contractors/concessionaires can raise any project related issues on the portal. Additional Information: National Highways Authority… Continue reading GATI
National Girl Child Day
News: Since 2008, the National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on January 24 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development Objectives: Highlight the inequalities faced by girls in the country Promote awareness about the rights of a girl child Generate awareness on the importance of girl education, health, and nutrition.… Continue reading National Girl Child Day
India in talks to be part of East Asian Observatories Consortium
News: India is in preliminary discussions to be a part of the East Asian Observatories Consortium. Facts: About East Asian Observatories Consortium It is formed by EACOA (East Asian Core Observatories Association). At present, China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea are full members and Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia are ‘observers’, It seeks to pursue joint projects… Continue reading India in talks to be part of East Asian Observatories Consortium
ZSI documents another new snake eel species in Odisha
News: A new snake eel species residing in the Bay of Bengal has been discovered and documented by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). The new marine species have been named Ophichthus kailashchandrai. Facts: Zoological Survey of India The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is an organization for zoological research and studies to promote the… Continue reading ZSI documents another new snake eel species in Odisha
7 PM |Will the Budget suspend the FRBM’s fiscal deficit goals?|24th January 2020
Context: Upcoming budget and the fiscal deficit. More in news: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her second Union Budget on February 1, 2020. The fiscal deficit for FY20 and its roadmap for FY21 could be heading towards a recalibration with the February Budget slated to hint at the targeted 3 percent fiscal… Continue reading 7 PM |Will the Budget suspend the FRBM’s fiscal deficit goals?|24th January 2020
India climbs eight ranks to 72 in Global Talent Competitive Index
News:The Global Talent Competitive Index (GTCI) for the year 2020 has been released. Facts: About the Index: The Global Talent Competitive Index(GTCI) was launched in the year 2013. It an annual benchmarking report that measures the ability of countries to compete for talent. The 2020 index has been released by INSEAD business school in partnership… Continue reading India climbs eight ranks to 72 in Global Talent Competitive Index
