News:According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics,the Chinese economy grew by just 6% in the third quarter of the current calendar year. Facts: China’s growth slowdown China’s growth rate has been slowing down since the global financial crisis of 2008-09. However,China had recovered quickly and got back to double-digit growth in 2010-11 but since then… Continue reading Explained: Why China’s growth has slowed to a record low
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Monetary policy committee sees further slowdown in growth
News:The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released the minutes of the monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting. Facts: In its fourth Bi-monthly policy review,the Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) has reduced the interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.15 % from 5.40 %. Key takeaways from the MPC meeting: All the six members… Continue reading Monetary policy committee sees further slowdown in growth
Daily Quiz #15 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 19, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 18, 2019
Q.1) “Recently released Health Ministry’s Comprehensive National Nutrition survey showed a direct correlation between the nutritional status of children and their mothers’ education.” In light of this discuss the importance and issues related to women education in India. Answers Q.2) “India must not trade away its national data rights at the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 18, 2019
Must Read News Articles-October 19th 2019
GS-2 October 31 finish line for Naga peace process The Centre will conclude the Naga peace process by October 31 and there will be no separate national flag or constitution for the Nagas. Venezuela wins seat on UN Rights Council Venezuela won a contested election for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council Unresolved… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 19th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 19th, 2019
Q.1) “Strengthening the manufacturing industry and increasing domestic demand are key imperatives for job creation and inclusive growth.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “For tackling Climate change in a better way it must be an integral part to the planning of Indian cities and towns.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss how political interference in sports administration… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 19th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #14 October 18, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 18th, 2019
Mount Paektu News:North Korea leader has visited the Mount Paektu. Facts: About Mount Paektu: Paektu Mountain is also known as Baekdu Mountain.In China,it is known as Changbai Mountain. It is a volcanic mountain that had last erupted over 1,000 years ago. The mountain is situated at the border between North Korea and China. At a… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 18th, 2019
7 PM | Why India trails in Global Hunger Index | 18th October, 2019
Context: In Global Hunger Index report, India has the highest percentage of children who suffer from acute undernutrition. On other parameters, where India has improved, the pace has been relatively slow. More in News: The latest Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2019 has ranked India a lowly 102 among the 117 countries it has mapped. On the whole, the 2019… Continue reading 7 PM | Why India trails in Global Hunger Index | 18th October, 2019
Daily Quiz #14 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 18, 2019
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