News:Assam Government has announced a policy which says that no Government jobs will be provided to persons with more than two children after 1st January 2021. Facts: Why this policy: The policy was introduced as the population in Assam has grown exponentially higher as compared to other states. According to the 2011 census,the Assam had… Continue reading Assam announces two-child limit for jobs in govt
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Daily Quiz #18 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 23, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 22, 2019
Q.1) “PM-KISAN scheme will not only lead to welfare of farmers, but can act as an important tool for India’s economic growth.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Trade strengthens peace and there needs to be a revised strategy towards restarting cross-Line of Control trade.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What do you understand by the term Brexit? What are… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 22, 2019
Must Read News Articles-October 23rd 2019
GS-2 Court to look into govt plea for access to whatsapp chats The Govt has said there is need to usher in stricter regime to combat pornography, sedition, hate, fake news online Plae against EC order on Sikkim CM disqualification A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the EC’s decision to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 23rd 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 23rd, 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. The Hindu Q.2) “Mere… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 23rd, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #16 October 22, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 22nd, 2019
Azad Hind Government News: The 76th anniversary of the formation of the Azad Hind Government will be celebrated on 21st October, 2019, at the Red Fort, Delhi. Facts: About Azad Hind Government: The Azad Hind Government or the Provisional Government of Free India was established in Singapore on October 21,1943 by Indians in exile. Subhas… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 22nd, 2019
7 PM | A more equal friendship | 22nd October, 2019
Context: Changing dynamic between India, China and Nepal. More in news: The Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Kathmandu on his return trip from India on October 12 and 13, 2019. Xi stated that Nepal and China are strategic partners. However until now, only India was regarded as Nepal’s strategic partner. Nepal: Locked between Tibet and… Continue reading 7 PM | A more equal friendship | 22nd October, 2019
TechSagar
News:The Data Security Council(DSCI) of India in partnership with National Cyber Security Coordinator’s office has launched TechSagar. Facts: About TechSagar: TechSagar is a platform to discover India’s technological capability through a portal. It is a consolidated and comprehensive repository of India’s cyber tech capabilities. The portal will list business and research entities from the IT… Continue reading TechSagar
US India Strategic Partnership Forum
News:The members of US India Strategic Partnership Forum(USISPF) has called on the Indian Prime Minister to discuss trade and economy related issues. Facts: About US India Strategic Partnership Forum(USISPF): The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is a non-profit organization established in 2017. The forum’s objective is to strengthen the India-US bilateral and strategic partnership through… Continue reading US India Strategic Partnership Forum
