News:The Purchasing Managers Index(PMI) has fallen to a two-year low of 50.6 in October,2019 from 51.4 in September,2019. Facts: The purchasing managers index has fallen as weakening demand had an effect in the manufacturing industry bringing down the rates of increase in production, employment and business sentiment. About PMI: PMI or Purchasing Managers’ Index(PMI) is… Continue reading Purchasing Managers Index(PMI) for manufacturing slipped to two years low
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 1, 2019
Q.1) “According to All India Survey on Higher Education 2018-19 share of enrolled minorities still continue to be under-represented given their share of the total population.” Discuss various reasons for such under-representation. Suggest some measures to improve minority enrolment in higher education. Answers Q.2) “There is a need to build a “defence industrial ecosystem” in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 1, 2019
Must Read News Articles-November 2nd 2019
GS – 2 The Perils of post 370 diplomacy The internationalisation of the Kashmir issue points to troubling diversions from India’s traditional foreign policy Cramped prison : On need for de-congestion Jails in India remain crowded as few States have implemented reforms for decongestion India Germany need to fight terror Terror safe havens must be… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 2nd 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 2nd, 2019
Q.1) “Economics concerned solely with wealth and profits has led to un-ethical practices and climate change.” In light of this statement discuss the need of adopting ethical considerations into business behaviour. The Hindu Q.2) “Failure of government to control air pollution menace is largely due to wrong policy measures and poor implementation of policies at… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 2nd, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #1 November 1, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 1st, 2019
Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA) News:Union Human Resource Development Minister reviewed the preparations for the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021. Facts: About Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA): PISA is an international survey held every three years.It was first conducted in the year 2000. It is coordinated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 1st, 2019
7 PM | Quantum Computer Supremacy | 1st November, 2019
Context: Quantum Computers More in news: Megacorps such as Microsoft, IBM, and Google have been working on quantum computers. Google and NASA have just announced that they have achieved ‘quantum supremacy’. Their quantum computer solved a problem in 200 seconds that would take the world’s fastest supercomputer 10,000 years. Computer: A computer is a programmable machine.… Continue reading 7 PM | Quantum Computer Supremacy | 1st November, 2019
Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA)
News:Union Human Resource Development Minister reviewed the preparations for the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021. Facts: About Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA): PISA is an international survey held every three years.It was first conducted in the year 2000. It is coordinated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The objective of… Continue reading Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA)
Tamil Nadu becomes first State to enact law on contract farming
News:Tamil Nadu has become the first State in the country to enact a law on contract farming with President giving assent to the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Contract Farming and Services (Promotion and Facilitation) Act. Facts: Features of the act: The act provides for a six-member body called the Tamil Nadu State Contract Farming and… Continue reading Tamil Nadu becomes first State to enact law on contract farming
Spyware Pegasus used to Snoop WhatsApp
News:Recently,it has been reported that WhatsApp was used to spy on journalists and human rights activists in India earlier this year.The surveillance was carried out using a spyware tool called Pegasus. Facts: About Pegasus: Pegasus is a spyware that can hack any iOS or Android device and steal a variety of data from the infected… Continue reading Spyware Pegasus used to Snoop WhatsApp
