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RTI Portal

News: The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and state governments to file reply on a plea seeking direction to establish Right to Information (RTI) web portals in all states to enable citizens, especially those living abroad, to file RTI applications online. Facts: The plea has said that the Centre has established an online RTI… Continue reading RTI Portal

Baul festival

News:A three day long Baul festival has concluded in Dhaka with performances by Bauls from India and Bangladesh. Facts: About Baul: The Bauls are mystic minstrels living in rural Bangladesh and West Bengal,India. Baul music represents a particular type of folk song, carrying influences of Hindu bhakti movements as well as the shuphi, a form… Continue reading Baul festival

Asian Development Bank(ADB)

News:India and Asian Development Bank(ADB) have signed 190 million dollar loan agreement for improving road connectivity in Rajasthan. Facts: About Asian Development Bank(ADB): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966. ADB is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.It aims to promote social and economic development in Asia. It assists… Continue reading Asian Development Bank(ADB)

Model tenancy law to help attract institutional investments in rental housing: Report

News:According to a report,the proposed model tenancy law will be instrumental in institutionalising rental housing in the country and tap huge potential in this segment as over 11 million homes are vacant in urban areas. Facts: Draft of Model Tenancy Act, 2019: The Act aims to balance the interest and rights of both the owners… Continue reading Model tenancy law to help attract institutional investments in rental housing: Report

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 14, 2019

Q.1) “To achieve its economic goals and to realise ‘Asian Century’ India need to work with the other civilisational power, like China.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Populist measures like highly subsidised food and goods although help poor but is an unsustainable policy measure and not a permanent solution.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss how different and difficult… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 14, 2019

Must Read News Articles-October 15th 2019

GS-1 Economics Nobel for Abhijit, two others They were awarded “for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty” GS-2 SC seeks govt’s reply on plea for online RTI portals The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and state government to file reply on a plea seeking direction to establish Right to Information (RTI) web… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 15th 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 15th, 2019

Q.1) “Media is a very important organ to fight terrorism.” In light of this discuss the critical role media need to play in fight against the terrorism? The Hindu Q.2) “Democracy is not another name of majoritarianism, on the contrary it is a system to include every voice, where thought of every person is counted.”… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 15th, 2019

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 14th, 2019

Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir News: Nearly 4,500 students from Jammu and Kashmir have reported at colleges across the country to pursue undergraduate studies under the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) — the highest in six years. Facts: Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) was launched in 2011. The scheme is… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 14th, 2019

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