News:India has decided not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP) Agreement as India’s core issues remained unresolved during the negotiations.One of the reason for not joining is the massive trade deficits India has with almost all of the RCEP countries. Facts: About Trade deficit: The trade balance of a country shows the difference between… Continue reading Explained:What is trade deficit and what does it signify
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 6, 2019
Q.1) “The poor are not only deprived of access to material benefits, but are robbed of the opportunity to participate in social, economic and cultural transactions from a plane of equality.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Revival of the traditional Indian systems of medicine, which comprises Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH), along with… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 6, 2019
Must Read News Articles-November 7th 2019
GS-2 India, Russia to form aftersales support groups India and Russia on Wednesday agreed to form specific working groups for aftersales support of key defence platforms and intensify efforts to finalise a cooperation programme for 2021-2030. ‘Give report on CIC postings’ SC has asked the govt. to look beyond retired bureaucrats An unwanted booster dose… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 7th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 7th, 2019
Q.1) “With rising pollution levels in Indian cities, India needs a Clean Air Act and an autonomous new body to enforce it.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Without any harmony and co-ordination among various institutions and bodies, a society cannot progress and live in peace.” Discuss in the light of recent brawl between Delhi police and… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 7th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #5 November 6, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 6th, 2019
Explained:How China proposes to treat Alzheimer’s with new drug News:Recently,China has approved the world’s first multi-targeting and carbohydrate-based drug GV-971 for Alzheimer’s disease. Facts: About Drug GV-971: The drug has been extracted from brown algae and can treat mild to moderate forms of Alzheimer’s disease and improve cognition. It is the world’s first multi targeting… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 6th, 2019
7 PM | What makes doing business easier | 6th November, 2019
Context: Ease of doing Business Report and improvements India made. More in news: India’s rank jumps 14 places in World Bank’s ease of doing business ranking. India’s ranking improved 79 places from 142nd in 2014 to 63rd for 2020, a record for a major economy Ease of doing Business Report: Ease of doing business is… Continue reading 7 PM | What makes doing business easier | 6th November, 2019
First ever ‘BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave’
News: The first ever ‘BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave’ will be held at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on 7-8 November 2019. Facts: About BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave’: The conclave is expected to explore the possibility of increasing economic cooperation by furthering EXIM trade and coastal shipping. It will also discuss on various investment opportunities, best practices adopted for… Continue reading First ever ‘BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave’
Ban proposed on sale, ads of junk foods in school
News: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released draft regulations titled Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for School Children) Regulations, 2019. Facts: Key provisions of Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for School Children) Regulations, 2019. Foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) cannot… Continue reading Ban proposed on sale, ads of junk foods in school
Explained:How China proposes to treat Alzheimer’s with new drug
News:Recently,China has approved the world’s first multi-targeting and carbohydrate-based drug GV-971 for Alzheimer’s disease. Facts: About Drug GV-971: The drug has been extracted from brown algae and can treat mild to moderate forms of Alzheimer’s disease and improve cognition. It is the world’s first multi targeting drug.The drug can be taken orally by the patients.… Continue reading Explained:How China proposes to treat Alzheimer’s with new drug
