In a democratic polity the fundamental rights and duties of citizens are correlated. Comment in the Indian context. Answer Discuss the significance of Article 131 of the Indian constitution. Can States challenge the validity of central laws? Examine. Answer The Move to cash transfers will put agriculture on a sustainable growth path. Do you agree?… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 22, 2020
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 21, 2020
1. What are various malpractices in the medical and healthcare system in India? Discuss its consequences. The Hindu 2. Critically examine whether the ‘Make in India’ initiative has met its objectives or not. Suggest some measures needed to improve its outcomes. The Hindu 3. Progress made under the BharatNet initiative is not impressive. Examine. Suggest… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 21, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 21th, 2020
India ranks low at 76th place on global Social Mobility Index News: World Economic Forum has released its maiden Social Mobility Index Facts: Social Mobility: It can be understood as the movement in personal circumstances either “upwards” or “downwards” of an individual in relation to those of their parents Social Mobility Index: It measures 82… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 21th, 2020
PM Modi, Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli to inaugurate ICP Biratnagar
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepali counterpart KP Sharma Oli jointly inaugurated the second Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Jogbani-Biratnagar. It has been built to facilitate trade and people’s movement. Facts: About Integrated Check Post: It is a centre for the facilitation of bilateral trade and movement of passengers across the borders and… Continue reading PM Modi, Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli to inaugurate ICP Biratnagar
National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme
News: 12th National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme was inaugurated in Puducherry Facts: About National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme It is organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) along with state/UT government Aim: To ensure development and empowerment of the tribal youths Objectives: To expose tribal youth to the technological and industrial advancement that has taken… Continue reading National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme
Explained: What is Xenobot?
News Tiny living robots have been created using cells taken from frog embryos by scientists in the United States Facts: About Xenobot It is a biological machine named after the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis). Significance: It could help the development of useful soft robots that can heal themselves when damaged. Because they are made… Continue reading Explained: What is Xenobot?
India ranks low at 76th place on global Social Mobility Index
News: World Economic Forum has released its maiden Social Mobility Index Facts: Social Mobility: It is a change in social status relative to one’s current social location within a given society. WEF defines social mobility as the ability of a child to experience a better life than their parents. Social Mobility Index: It measures 82… Continue reading India ranks low at 76th place on global Social Mobility Index
7 PM |India and EU have accomplished much. There is more to be done|21st January 2020
Context: India and EU relations. More in news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Brussels in March for the next India-European Union summit. European Union: The European Union is a group of 28 countries that operate as a cohesive economic and political block. The Treaty of Maastricht was signed in 1992 that laid the foundations… Continue reading 7 PM |India and EU have accomplished much. There is more to be done|21st January 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #67 January 21, 2020
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World Economic Outlook Report:IMF
News:The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has released its World Economic Outlook report. Facts: Report on Global Growth: The report has reduced its global growth projection to 2.9 percent in 2019, 3.3 percent in 2020 and 3.4 percent for 2021. The global growth forecasts has been reduced due to sharper than expected slowdowns in India and other… Continue reading World Economic Outlook Report:IMF
