Q.1) “Subsidies as a tool for short term political gains, not only put extra burden on public exchequer but is also an undemocratic mean to influence peoples.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “India’s next stage of growth requires a second growth engine of exports to Asian markets.” In the light of this critically examine whether India should… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 26, 2019
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Must Read News Articles-September 27th 2019
Archives GS-2 Narendra Modi, Hassan Rouhani discuss Chabahar port progress Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met along the sidelines of the UN General Assembly’s 74th session in New York. UNSC committee allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money for basic expenditure The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 1267 Committee has allowed Pakistan-based… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 27th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 27th, 2019
Q.1) “Entry into Nuclear Suppliers Group is India’s legitimate right.” In light of this discuss the need and importance of entry of India into NSG. The Hindu Q .2) “World is facing an unprecedented threat from intolerance, violent extremism and terrorism, exacerbating conflicts and destabilising entire regions”. Discuss how India should tackle the growing threat… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 27th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #22 September 26, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 26th, 2019
Economic Advisory Council News:Government of India has reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) for a period of two years with effect from 26th September 2019. Facts: About EAC-PM: Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) is a non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body constituted to give economic advice to the Government of India,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 26th, 2019
7 PM | A hundred small steps: PDS | 26th September, 2019
Context: Restructuring PDS to meet goals of ‘One Nation, one Ration Card’. ‘One nation-one ration card’ scheme: The government rolled out nation-wide portability for an estimated 23 crore ration card holders by June 1, 2020. The key aim in introducing of nation-wide ration card portability under the National Food Security Act, 2013 is to facilitate… Continue reading 7 PM | A hundred small steps: PDS | 26th September, 2019
Daily Quiz #22 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 26, 2019
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Economic Advisory Council
News:Government of India has reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) for a period of two years with effect from 26th September 2019. Facts: About EAC-PM: Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) is a non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body constituted to give economic advice to the Government of India, specifically the Prime… Continue reading Economic Advisory Council
Higher Education Commission of India bill
News:Government is likely to introduce the Higher Education Commission of India(HECI) Bill in the winter session of Parliament. Facts: Key features of the bill: The bill aims to create a Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) replacing the University Grants Commission(UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE). The bill proposes to bring almost… Continue reading Higher Education Commission of India bill
SIDHIEE Portal
News:Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises has launched Knowledge Management Portal “SIDHIEE”. Facts: The portal was launched at the National Conclave on Enhancing Energy Efficiency. This Conclave was organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE). SIDHIEE Portal The portal was launched under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(BEE’s MSME)… Continue reading SIDHIEE Portal
