News:According to a report,there has been a huge increase in Chinese deep-sea fishing trawlers in the southern Indian Ocean. Facts: In the last four years,on an average at least 500 Chinese trawlers were present in the region and around 32000 incidents were recorded per year. However,the trawlers were not in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)… Continue reading Chinese trawlers in southern Indian Ocean worry India
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 7, 2019
Q.1) “In the time of consumerism and changing social ethos policy focus on education need new approach.” Examine. Answers Q.2) “The correlation between size and efficiency can not be fully established.” In light of this critically analyse the outcome of Merger of banks. Answers Q.3) Discuss the need and Impact of banning single-use plastic in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 7, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 9th 2019
GS-2 Chinese trawlers in southern Indian Ocean worry India The huge increase in numbers in the southern Indian Ocean far from the Chinese coast has raised concerns Throttled at the grass roots Local governments remain hamstrung and ineffective — mere agents to do the bidding of higher level governments Trump, Europe and the Iran effect… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 9th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 9th, 2019
Q.1) “We need to shift focus from a hospital-oriented, techno-centric health care model to make healthcare services better.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “India should work on an ‘Act Far East’ policy for its strategic and economic interests in Indo-Pacific region.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss what is Aspirational District Programme? How it would improve socio-economic… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 9th, 2019
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
News:Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has achieved the target of giving 8 crore free cooking gas(LPG) connections to the poor nearly seven months ahead of schedule. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Aim:To replace unclean cooking fuels used in… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
Govt sets up a task force for drawing up National Infra Pipeline of Rs 100 lakh cr
News:The government has constituted a task force for drawing up National Infrastructure Pipeline of 100 lakh crore rupees from the fiscal year 2019-20 to 2024-25. Facts: The Task Force will be headed by Economic Affairs Secretary. The mandate of the task force is to identify technically feasible and economically viable infrastructure projects that can be… Continue reading Govt sets up a task force for drawing up National Infra Pipeline of Rs 100 lakh cr
6 held for smuggling pangolins in Kolkata
News:West Bengal forest Department has arrested six persons for allegedly smuggling pangolins in Kolkata. Facts: About Pangolin: Features: Pangolins or scaly anteaters are mammals of the order Pholidota. They have large, protective keratin scales covering their skin and they are the only known mammals with this feature. Pangolin diet consists mainly of ants and termites… Continue reading 6 held for smuggling pangolins in Kolkata
Conference on military medicine for SCO
News:The first conference of Military Medicine for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States will be held in New Delhi on 12-13th September, 2019. Facts: About the conference: The conference will be the first Military cooperation event hosted by Indian after India became a SCO Member State in 2017. The purpose of the conference is to… Continue reading Conference on military medicine for SCO
SLINEX 2019
News:The annual Joint Indo-Sri Lanka maritime fleet exercise – SLINEX 2019 is scheduled to be held at the port of Visakhapatnam,India. Facts: SLINEX exercise was started in 2005 between Indian and Sri Lankan Navy. It was previously held once in two years and now it has been converted to an annual event. SLINEX exercise is… Continue reading SLINEX 2019
Jal Jeevan Mission
News:Government has decided to spend Rs 3.5 lakh crore in the next five years under under Jal Jeevan Mission. Facts: About Jal Jeevan mission: Aim:It seeks to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections (HarGharJal) to all rural households by 2024. Ministry:It will be implemented by the Jal Shakti Ministry. The… Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission
