News:India’s foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $450-billion mark for the first time. Facts: Why has the reserves increased? The foreign exchange reserves have increased due to strong inflows which enabled the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) to buy dollars from the market. About Foreign exchange reserves: Foreign exchange reserves are the foreign currencies held by… Continue reading India’s forex reserves cross $450 billion for the first time
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #31 December 6, 2019
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Must Read News Articles I 6th December 2019
GS -2 A time to remember The editorial highlights the role of Dr B R Ambedkar in shaping the legal rights of women in India. Have electoral bonds made a bad system worse? The interview argues about the flawed design of electoral bonds. It says that in disallowing voters from knowing the identity of donors,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 6th December 2019
7 PM I A potential seedbed for private profits I December 6th, 2019
Context: Seed regulation in India and the draft Seed Bill 2019. More in news: The Seeds Bill 2019, likely to be tabled in the ongoing winter session of Parliament. Regulation of Seeds in India: Currently, the sale and distribution of seeds in India is regulated by the Seeds Act 1966 ensuring better quality of seeds is… Continue reading 7 PM I A potential seedbed for private profits I December 6th, 2019
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 6, 2019
1. “Populism is a threat to democracy and national interests.” Illustrate with examples. The Hindu 2. What is naxalism? Discuss various reasons of naxalism and government efforts to root out naxalism from the country. The Hindu 3. “There are many structural flaws in Indian higher education system.” Examine. The Hindu 4. Infant mortality rates in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 6, 2019
Daily Quiz #31 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 6, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 6, 2019
“Populism is a threat to democracy and national interests.” Illustrate with examples. Answer What is naxalism? Discuss various reasons of naxalism and government efforts to root out naxalism from the country. Answer “There are many structural flaws in Indian higher education system.” Examine. Answer 4.Infant mortality rates in India are still one of the highest… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 6, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 5th, 2019
Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches Round 4 of RCS- UDAN News: Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the 4th round of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Facts: About UDAN Scheme: The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 5th, 2019
New platform linking oceans and climate launched in Madrid
News: At the 25th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP25), Platform of Science-based Ocean Solutions has been launched Facts: About Platform of Science-based Ocean Solutions Aim: It aims to enhance the sharing of knowledge created by various actors in the ocean and climate community to advance ocean-climate action. Objectives: To encourage the incorporation… Continue reading New platform linking oceans and climate launched in Madrid
Malaria drop is sharpest in India, 90% of cases are in 7 states
News: The World Health Organization has released the annual Global Malaria Report. Facts: Key Takeaways from the Global Malaria Report, 2019 Global: In 2018, an estimated 228 million cases of malaria occurred worldwide. Most malaria cases were in the WHO African Region (93%). In 2018, there were an estimated 405 000 deaths from malaria globally.… Continue reading Malaria drop is sharpest in India, 90% of cases are in 7 states
