News:Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has said that state-of-the-art indigenous Anti-Tank Guided Missile(ATGM) Nag is in advanced stages of development. Facts: About Nag missile: Nag is a third-generation, fire-and-forget, anti-tank guided missile developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile is an all weather,top attack missile with a minimum range of 500 metres… Continue reading DRDO defends Nag missiles
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Gross Domestic Product growth falls to 4.5% in Q2 of 2019-20
News:According to data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO),India’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) growth has fallen to 4.5% for the second quarter (July-September) of the year 2019-20. Facts: About the slowdown in GDP growth rate: The GDP growth rate has slowed down for the sixth consecutive quarter at 4.5% from 5% in the preceding quarter.… Continue reading Gross Domestic Product growth falls to 4.5% in Q2 of 2019-20
Curtain raiser Indo-Nepal joint military Exercise SURYA KIRAN – XIV
News:The joint military exercise ‘SURYA KIRAN between India and Nepal will be conducted at Saljhandi,Nepal. Facts: About the exercise: Exercise SURYA KIRAN – XIV is an annual exercise which is conducted alternatively in Nepal and India. The aim of the exercise is a joint training of troops in counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism operations in both jungle and… Continue reading Curtain raiser Indo-Nepal joint military Exercise SURYA KIRAN – XIV
Exercise Mitra Shakti -India and SriLanka military exercise
News:The Sri Lankan Army will be participating in the annual joint military exercise Mitra Shakti between the Indian and Sri Lanka Army. Facts: About the exercise: Exercise Mitra Shakti is an annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lanka Army. The exercise is being conducted between both the countries since the… Continue reading Exercise Mitra Shakti -India and SriLanka military exercise
India offers $450 million line of credit to Sri Lanka
News:Sri Lankan President is on his first overseas visit to India after taking over as Sri Lanka president. Facts: Key takeaways from the visit: India has announced a line of credit of USD 400 million for development projects in Sri Lanka besides granting a separate fund of USD 50 million to help the country deal… Continue reading India offers $450 million line of credit to Sri Lanka
7PM I A different downturn I November 30th, 2019
Context: Economic slowdown in India. More in news:• India’s annual growth in gross domestic product or GDP fell to 4.5% for the quarter ended September 30, down from 5% in the previous three months. Economic slowdown:Economic slowdown is a situation in which GDP growth slows but doesn’t decline. For example, if GDP goes from 5%… Continue reading 7PM I A different downturn I November 30th, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 30, 2019
“India could use green technologies to galvanise its faltering economy, create new jobs and become a climate leader.”Comment. Answer “The foreign policy of India has changed from ‘non-alignment’ to ‘multi-alignment’ in recent times. Examine. Answer What do you understand by Agro-biodiversity ? HowAgro-biodiversity can help in reducing country’shunger problem? Answer Suppose the Government of India… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 30, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 30th, 2019
“India could use green technologies to galvanise its faltering economy, create new jobs and become a climate leader.”Comment. The Hindu “The foreign policy of India has changed from ‘non-alignment’ to ‘multi-alignment’ in recent times. Examine. The Hindu What do you understand by Agro-biodiversity ? HowAgro-biodiversity can help in reducing country’shunger problem? The Hindu Suppose the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 30th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #26 November 30, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 29th, 2019
Green Highways Policy-2015 News:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has informed Lok Sabha about the details of the Green Highways Policy-2015. Facts: About Green Highways Policy-2015: Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy was announced in the year 2015. The policy aims to reduce the impact of air pollution and dust by planting… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 29th, 2019
