Q.1) “Idea of treating Hindi as the national language runs contrary to the spirit of the Constitution and our country’s linguistic diversity”. Comment. Answers Q.2) “While digital connectivity and literacy have increased over time, these have not adequately translated into digital knowledge of public affairs.” In light of this discuss the need of a public… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 17, 2019
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Must Read News Articles-September 18th 2019
GS-2 U.S., India keen to wrap up trade deal Ironing out issues ahead of Narendra Modi visit. Government-funded NGOs come under RTI ambit, says SC NGOs which receive considerable finances from the government have to disclose vital information, ranging from finances to hierarchy to decisions to functioning, to citizens who apply under RTI Fire to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 18th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 18th, 2019
Q.1) “The regional media in India is vulnerable to administrative excesses, political pressure and corruption.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “There has to be a focus on human capital formation and demographic dividend in order to achieve $5 trillion economic objective.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the significance of the Vaikom satyagraha and the self respect… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 18th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #14 September 17, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 17th, 2019
JALDOOT News:Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change has launched the ‘Jaldoot’ initiative. Facts: About Jaldoot: Jaldoot is a unique initiative that is designed to take the message of water conservation to the masses. This initiative was launched by the Regional Outreach Bureau(ROB) in association with MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation). Under this… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 17th, 2019
7 PM | The slow climb to the trillion economy peak | 17th September, 2019
Context: To be a $5 trillion economy, the real reasons of economic slowdown needs to be addressed. More in News: On Independence Day, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that India would be a $5-trillion economy in 2024. The latest annual report of the RBI for the fiscal year 2018-19 (or FY19) confirmed that the Indian… Continue reading 7 PM | The slow climb to the trillion economy peak | 17th September, 2019
Daily Quiz #14 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 17, 2019
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News:Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change has launched the ‘Jaldoot’ initiative. Facts: About Jaldoot: Jaldoot is a unique initiative that is designed to take the message of water conservation to the masses. This initiative was launched by the Regional Outreach Bureau(ROB) (ROB comes under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) in association with MSRTC… Continue reading JALDOOT
India’s Cooling Action Plan(ICAP)
News:India’s Cooling Action Plan(ICAP) has been appreciated internationally by the United Nations(UN) on World Ozone Day. Facts: About ICAP: India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) was launched in 2019 the Union Minister for Ministry for Environment, Forest & Climate Change The goal of ICAP is to provide sustainable cooling and thermal comfort for all while securing… Continue reading India’s Cooling Action Plan(ICAP)
UN appoints Indian Army veteran Abhijit Guha as head of Hodeidah mission
News:United Nations (UN) has appointed India’s Lieutenant General (Retired) Abhijit Guha as the head of UN mission in Hodeidah,Yemen. Facts: About UN Mission in support of Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) In January 2019,United Nations(UN) had decided to establish a United Nations Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement(UNMHA). It is a special mission to oversee governorate-wide ceasefire,… Continue reading UN appoints Indian Army veteran Abhijit Guha as head of Hodeidah mission
