1. Access to Internet must be recognised as a fundamental right to free speech, basic freedoms and the right to life. Do you agree? Justify. The Hindu 2. What is Demographic dividend? Argue whether Indian demographic dividend is turning into a demographic disaster or not? The Hindu 3. Discuss the role of CAG (Comptroller and… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 2, 2020
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7 PM | A tall plan: On Centre’s Rs. 102 lakh crore infrastructure push | 2nd January 2020
Context: Report of the task force on National Infrastructure Pipeline for 2019-2025. More in news: India plans to invest about ₹102 lakh crore in the infrastructure sector in the next five years to achieve the GDP target of $5 trillion by 2024-25 Infrastructure: Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is… Continue reading 7 PM | A tall plan: On Centre’s Rs. 102 lakh crore infrastructure push | 2nd January 2020
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Daily Quiz #51 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 2, 2020
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 2, 2020
Access to Internet must be recognized as a fundamental right to free speech, basic freedoms and the right to life. Do you agree? Justify. Answer What is Demographic dividend?Argue whether Indian demographic dividend is turning into a demographic disaster or not? Answer Discuss the role of CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) as an anti-corruption body.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 2, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 1st, 2020
Finance Minister unveils ₹102 lakh crore national infrastructure plan News:Finance Minister has released a report of task force on National Infrastructure on Pipeline(NIP) 2019-2025. Facts: About National Infrastructure on Pipeline(NIP) Task force: The Central Government had constituted a task force to draw up a National Infrastructure Pipeline(NIP) from 2019-20 to 2024-25. The Task Force has… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 1st, 2020
Finance Minister unveils ₹102 lakh crore national infrastructure plan
News:Finance Minister has released a report of task force on National Infrastructure on Pipeline(NIP) 2019-2025. Facts: About National Infrastructure on Pipeline(NIP) Task force: The Central Government had constituted a task force to draw up a National Infrastructure Pipeline(NIP) from 2019-20 to 2024-25. The Task Force has been chaired by the Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs,Ministry… Continue reading Finance Minister unveils ₹102 lakh crore national infrastructure plan
Labour Ministry mulls ‘Santusht’ portal in Jan for speedy resolution of grievances
News:Ministry of Labour has planned to launch a portal named ‘Santusht’. Facts: About the Santusht Portal: The portal aims for speedy redressal of worker as well as employer grievances and ensuring effective implementation of labour laws at the grassroot level. The portal would monitor all services provided by retirement fund body Employees Provident Fund Organisation… Continue reading Labour Ministry mulls ‘Santusht’ portal in Jan for speedy resolution of grievances
India commences world’s largest ever vaccination programme to control FMD & Brucellosis in 2019
News:Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is implementing several programmes in the fisheries, animal husbandry and dairy sector. Facts: About National Animal Disease Control Programme for FMD and Brucellosis: National Animal Disease Control Programme for Foot and Mouth Disease and Brucellosis is a 100% centrally funded programme. It aims to control Foot and Mouth… Continue reading India commences world’s largest ever vaccination programme to control FMD & Brucellosis in 2019
Telangana Industrial Health Clinic to spread wings
News:The Telangana Industrial Health Clinic Ltd, an initiative of the Telangana State government has decided to extend its services at pan India level. Facts: About Telangana Industrial Health Clinic Ltd: Telangana Industrial Health Clinic Ltd was established in 2018 as a fintech Non-Banking Finance Company(NBFC). It is a diagnostic and curative initiative for Micro and… Continue reading Telangana Industrial Health Clinic to spread wings
