1. The current economic slowdown is a result of both cyclical and structural factors. Comment. The Hindu 2. With India and the USA coming closer to each other in the international arena, new challenges have emerged in India-Iran relations. Discuss. The Hindu 3. Discuss the objectives of Ujjwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY). Critically examine its… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 24, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 24, 2019
The current economic slowdown is a result of both cyclical and structural factors. Comment. Answer With India and the USA coming closer to each other in the international arena, new challenges have emerged in India-Iran relations. Discuss. Answer Discuss the objectives of Ujjwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY). Critically examine its success and failures. Answer The… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 24, 2019
Must Read News Articles I 23rd December 2019
GS -1 A Hindu critique of Hindutva The editorial mentions that we need to rescue religion from zealots and rediscover the spirit of religiosity GS -2 Undoing Harms: about criticism of Citizenship Amendment Act The editorial argues that making the CAA non discriminatory is the only way to dispel fears Ghani set for second term… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 23rd December 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #45 December 23, 2019
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Nagpur Resolution: A Holistic approach for empowering citizens
News:The ‘Nagpur Resolution- A holistic approach for empowering citizens’ was adopted during the Regional Conference on ‘Improving Public Service Delivery – Role of Governments’, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Facts: About the conference: The conference was organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG),Government of India in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra. Key… Continue reading Nagpur Resolution: A Holistic approach for empowering citizens
7 PM | Ironing out the wrinkles in trade disputes adjudication | 23rd December 2019
Context: WTO’s appellate body is no longer functional. More in news: WTO’s appellate body becomes dysfunctional from 10th December. World Trade Organization (WTO): The World Trade Organization came into being in 1995. One of the youngest of the international organizations, the WTO is the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) established… Continue reading 7 PM | Ironing out the wrinkles in trade disputes adjudication | 23rd December 2019
UDAY scheme loses power, sharp spike in discom losses
News:According to the data,Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) which was launched to revive the electricity distribution companies(discoms) has severe shortcomings. Facts: Key takeaways from the data: The distribution companies (Discom) losses which had progressively reduced in the first couple of years since the rollout of UDAY scheme in 2015 have rebounded in the financial year… Continue reading UDAY scheme loses power, sharp spike in discom losses
Carbon dots help detect herbicide pollution
News:Researchers from Assam have used the commonly found invasive plant water hyacinth to produce carbon dots. Facts: About the research: Researchers from Assam have used the invasive plant water hyacinth to produce carbon nanoparticles. These extremely tiny (less than 10 nanometres) particles can be used for detecting herbicide pollution. Researchers are also exploring if its… Continue reading Carbon dots help detect herbicide pollution
Daily Quiz #45 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 23, 2019
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 23, 2019
1. “There is an urgent need to reform the criminal justice system in India.” Discuss in light of recent failures of criminal justice in India. Indian Express 2. How effective has the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana been? Examine. Also, discuss its significance. The Hindu 3. “Indian economy is undergoing a Four Balance Sheet (FBS) problem”.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 23, 2019
