News:The International Astronomical Union(IAU) has named an asteroid, discovered in 2006 after Indian classical singer Pandit Jasraj. Facts: About Asteroid: Asteroid are relatively small, inactive, rocky body orbiting the Sun.They can be as small as 1 kilometer(km) across or as large as 940 kilometers (about 583 miles) across. There are thousands of asteroids in our… Continue reading International Astronomical Union names asteroid after Pandit Jasraj
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Daily Quiz #25 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 30, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 28, 2019
Q.1) “The democratic state is obliged to provide citizens with the basic preconditions for the exercise of freedom of health, education, sustainable living wage, food and a decent standard of life.” In light of above statement, discuss the success of India as a democratic state. Answers Q.2) “For development of the nation, it is critical… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 28, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 30th 2019
Archives GS-2 Obesity and undernutrition coexist, finds study Nearly 10% of children in the age group of 5-9 years and adolescents in the age group of 10-19 years are pre-diabetic, 5% are overweight and another 5% suffer from blood pressure A week after high-profile MoU, questions cloud Petronet-Tellurian deal One week after it was announced… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 30th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 30th, 2019
Q.1) “While the world is more connected today and more people have much more information readily available at their fingertips, societies are not necessarily better informed and equipped to make the tough choices needed to address the many challenges.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “After 70 years of independence, India still has not been able to… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 30th, 2019
Mount Manaslu
News:A Polish climber has died on the Nepal’s Mount Manaslu. Facts: About Mount Manaslu: Mount Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres above sea level. It is located in the Mansiri Himal part of the Nepalese Himalayas,in the west-central part of Nepal.
Explained: Under scanner, what is Ranitidine, and should Indian users worry?
News:Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO) has started looking into the concerns of potential cancer-causing substances contaminating popular acidity drug ranitidine. Facts: What is Ranitidine? Ranitidine is an over-the-counter prescription antacid used in the treatment of acid reflux and peptic ulcer diseases. It is commonly prescribed medicine for countering acidity and also on the World Health… Continue reading Explained: Under scanner, what is Ranitidine, and should Indian users worry?
Explained: What is Goldschmidtite?
News:A new mineral has been discovered inside a diamond unearthed from a mine in South Africa. Facts: The mineral has been found in Earth’s Mantle (A part of the Interior of the Earth) which covers 80% of earth’s volume. It has high concentrations of niobium, potassium and the rare earth elements lanthanum and cerium. The… Continue reading Explained: What is Goldschmidtite?
Meghalaya minor tribes fear exclusion from Sixth Schedule
News:The Meghalaya government recommendation to exclude unrepresented tribes from the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution has left minor tribes in a state of worry. Facts: About Meghalaya: Meghalaya is divided into autonomous councils in the names of the three major matrilineal communities — Garo, Khasi and Jaintia. The minority tribes include the… Continue reading Meghalaya minor tribes fear exclusion from Sixth Schedule
Prompt Corrective Action (PCA)
What is Prompt corrective action(PCA)? PCA is a framework under which banks with weak financial metrics are put under watch by the RBI. The RBI introduced the PCA framework in 2002 as a structured early-intervention mechanism for banks that become undercapitalised due to poor asset quality, or vulnerable due to loss of profitability. These regulations… Continue reading Prompt Corrective Action (PCA)
