News:Recently,January 8 was observed as the death anniversary of Manilal Doctor who was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and is also known for his efforts towards helping abolish the indentured labour system. Facts: About indentured labour system: In 1833,the British Parliament has banned slavery and the practice became illegal throughout the Empire. However,to maintain… Continue reading Explained:Who was Manilal Doctor?
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #58 January 10, 2020
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Daily Quiz #58 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 10, 2020
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 10, 2020
What is strategic disinvestment? Discuss its need and significance for Indian economy. Answer What is quasi-federalism? Is India a quasi-federal state? Answer Despite differences, India and China need to come together for a multilateral, rules based world order. Comment. Answer Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and income in rural areas.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 10, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 9th, 2020
LIGO team detects second merger of two neutron stars News: For the second time ever, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has detected gravitational wave signals. The gravitational eave event is likely due to the collision of two neutron stars. Facts: Neutron Stars: Neutron stars are the remnants of giant stars that died in a fiery explosion… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 9th, 2020
Cabinet clears Ordinance to remove restrictions on coal block bidding
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Promulgation of Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 Facts: It amends Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 and Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act 2015. Key features: Allows companies that do not have coal mine operations in India to also participate in coal block auctions. It provides for… Continue reading Cabinet clears Ordinance to remove restrictions on coal block bidding
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 9, 2020
1. What do you understand by the term radicalisation? What are various reasons for growing radicalisation in the society? Discuss its consequences and measures needed. The Hindu 2. A focus on developing human capital and employment generation can help India to become a $5 trillion economy. Comment. The Hindu 3. What is the Indian Ocean… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 9, 2020
7 PM |From the brink of war: on U.S.-Iran conflict| 9th January 2020
Context: US – Iran Conflict. More in news: Iran’s top military commander, Gen Qasem Soleimani, is killed by a US drone strike in Iraq. In retaliation, Iran on Wednesday launched ballistic missile attacks at American troops in two military bases in Iraq. Timeline of US – Iran conflict: 1979: The US and Iran are at… Continue reading 7 PM |From the brink of war: on U.S.-Iran conflict| 9th January 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #57 January 9, 2020
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800 FPOs registered on Farmer Connect Portal of APEDA
News:Recently,800 Farmer Producer Organisations(FPOs) have registered on Farmer Connect Portal of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA). Facts: About Farmer Connect Portal: Farmer Connect Portal has been established by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA) on it’s website. The portal provides a platform for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer… Continue reading 800 FPOs registered on Farmer Connect Portal of APEDA
