GS – 2 Centre to setup peritoneal dialysis services under PMNDP Move will benefit at least 2 lakh people every year Minding the Gaps in India’s data infrastructure The national discourse can ill- afford the danger of being hijacked by the poor quality of data A case against judicial recusal Justice Arun Mishra’s recusal is… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 24th 2019
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Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0
News:Government of India will be launching the second phase of Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0. Facts: About Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0: The Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0 will aim to cover the low immunisation pockets. It will carry out massive immunisation program in 271 districts across the nation and 652 blocks located in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.… Continue reading Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0
Merger of BSNL and MTNL
News:Union Cabinet has approved the revival plan of Bharat Sanchar Nigam limited(BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam limited(MTNL) and in-principle merger of the two. Facts: Why this revival plan: BSNL and MTNL are government owned telecommunications company. MTNL provides telephony services in Delhi and Mumbai, while BSNL is present in the rest of the circles in… Continue reading Merger of BSNL and MTNL
Electronic Interlocking System
News:The most advanced Electronic Interlocking System has been installed on the Grand Chord route by the Indian Railways. Facts: About Electronic Interlocking system: This new Electronic system has replaced the outdated Mechanical Signalling System at Tundla Junction in UP on the route. The objective of installing the system is to help Indian Railways speed up… Continue reading Electronic Interlocking System
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 23, 2019
Q.1) “The rise of Asia represents the beginnings of a shift in the balance of economic power in the world and the future will be shaped partly by how Asia exploits the opportunities and meets the challenges.” In light of this statement, discuss the role of India in realising Asian Century. Answers Q.2) “Mere police… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 23, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 24th, 2019
Q.1) “Reforms and polices which aim to weed out adverse practices often lead to disruptions and fail to achieve its objectives.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “In the world of intelligence, information is the principal currency.” In this context illustrate how information plays an important role in security of any nation? The Hindu Q.3) Discuss various… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 24th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #17 October 23, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 23rd, 2019
Hunar Haat News:Union Minority Affairs Minister has said that the Government will provide employment opportunities to lakhs of artisans, craftsmen and traditional culinary experts through Hunar Haat in the next 5 years. Facts: About Hunar Haat: The Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts, embroidery made by artisans from the Minority Communities. Hunar Haats are organised… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 23rd, 2019
Hunar Haat
News:Union Minority Affairs Minister has said that the Government will provide employment opportunities to lakhs of artisans, craftsmen and traditional culinary experts through Hunar Haat in the next 5 years. Facts: About Hunar Haat: The Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts, embroidery made by artisans from the Minority Communities. Hunar Haats are organised by Ministry… Continue reading Hunar Haat
Feed Our Future
News:The United Nations World Food Programme(WFP) has launched a cinema advertisement campaign ‘Feed Our Future’ for India. Facts: About the Feed Our Future: The campaign aims to raise awareness and take steps against hunger and malnutrition in India. The purpose of the campaign is also to build a curiosity in the audience to search ‘ShareTheMeal’… Continue reading Feed Our Future
