News:Asian Development Bank has released an update to its flagship Asian Development Outlook,2019. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: The report has slashed India’s growth forecast for fiscal 2019-20 to 6.5% from 7% projected in July,2019. The growth was lowered due to slowdown in consumption and investment activities that hit manufacturing and service sectors. ADB… Continue reading ADB cuts India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for FY20
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Exercise Tiger Triumph
News:India and the United States are set to hold their first tri-services exercise code-named Tiger Triumph at Visakhapatnam and Kakinada in November,2019. Facts: About the exercise: The tri service drill is being organised under the aegis of the headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff. The exercise will see the participation of a special forces reconnaissance… Continue reading Exercise Tiger Triumph
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 25, 2019
Q.1) “Collegium system is deeply flawed, and is in need of urgent remedy”. Comment. Answers Q.2) “Right to Internet access and digital literacy should be recognised as a right in itself.” Discuss in the light of digital inequalities in India. Answers Q.3) Discuss hazards and risks associated with space debris. Analyse the significance of Project… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 25, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 26th 2019
GS-2 Narendra Modi pitches for India’s NSG entry Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). Higher Education Bill in winter session A Bill that aims to create a single regulator for higher education, replacing the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 26th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 26th, 2019
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. The Hindu 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… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 26th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #21 September 25, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 25th, 2019
UMMID initiative News:The Union Minister for Science & Technology has launched the UMMID initiative. Facts: About UMMID: UMMID stands for Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders. The initiative aims at creating awareness about genetic disorders amongst clinicians and establish molecular diagnostics in hospitals so that the benefits of developments in medical genetics… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 25th, 2019
7 PM | Climate for action: On UN Climate Action Summit | 25th September, 2019
Context: Fight against climate change. More in News: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called leaders at UN Climate Action Summit with concrete, realistic plans to enhance their nationally determined contributions by 2020, in line with reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent over the next decade, and to net zero emissions by 2050. India’s renewable… Continue reading 7 PM | Climate for action: On UN Climate Action Summit | 25th September, 2019
UMMID initiative
News:The Union Minister for Science & Technology has launched the UMMID initiative. Facts: About UMMID: UMMID stands for Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders. The initiative aims at creating awareness about genetic disorders amongst clinicians and establish molecular diagnostics in hospitals so that the benefits of developments in medical genetics could reach… Continue reading UMMID initiative
National Service Scheme (NSS)
News:President of India has presented the National Service Scheme(NSS) Awards for 2017-18 to universities, NSS units and NSS volunteers. Facts: About NSS: National Service scheme is a Central sector scheme implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. The scheme was launched in 1969. The scheme aims to develop… Continue reading National Service Scheme (NSS)
