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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 17th, 2019

Q.1) “Population control efforts need a focus on behavioural change at the societal level.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “A post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) would resolve many security problems and challenges in India.” Analyse. The Hindu Q.3) What are Microplastics? How it pose a danger to entire humanity and other organisms? The Hindu… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 17th, 2019

7 PM | What happened to economy during the first term of Modi | 16th August, 2019

Context: slowing down of economy and its impact Present economic situation of India: The demand for passenger vehicles slowed down during the second half (beginning September 2018) of this financial year because of many reasons-high interest rates, higher fuel prices and lack of credit. At a very broad level, demonetization-a radical policy decision-and introduction of… Continue reading 7 PM | What happened to economy during the first term of Modi | 16th August, 2019

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7 PM | Moon Mission reaches key stage, what next? | 16th August, 2019

Context: Chandrayaan 2 will land on Moon’s South Pole region. More in news: On 22nd July 2019 India launched its second moon mission that is Chandrayaan 2. On 14th August 2019, the Chandrayaan 2 spacecraft left Earth’s orbit and moved towards the moon, which it will orbit over a series of manoeuvres before the ultimate… Continue reading 7 PM | Moon Mission reaches key stage, what next? | 16th August, 2019

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All you need to know about Chief of Defence Staff

Prime Minister has announced the creation of the post of the Chief of Defence Staff. The Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) is a high military office that oversees and coordinates the working of the three Services.The role of the CDS becomes critical in times of conflict. He offers seamless tri-service views and single-point advice to the… Continue reading All you need to know about Chief of Defence Staff

Kashmir returning to UNSC raises several legal questions

The UN Security Council will be meeting at the request of China and Pakistan to discuss India’s decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The last time UNSC discussed Kashmir was in 1971 during the Bangladesh war which led to the Simla agreement. UNSC Resolution 307 had taken up the Kashmir issue… Continue reading Kashmir returning to UNSC raises several legal questions

WTO to rule on India sugar export subsidies

The World Trade Organization(WTO) has set up panels to rule on complaints by Australia,Brazil and Guatemala against India’s export subsidies for sugar and sugarcane producers. The three countries have claimed that India provides trade-distorting production subsidies including soft loans and subsidies to maintain stocks of sugar and tax rebates. Australia has held India responsible for… Continue reading WTO to rule on India sugar export subsidies

Defying U.S., Gibraltar frees Iran tanker

Gibraltar has released an Iranian oil tanker named Grace 1.The oil tanker was stopped by the UK navy after the government of Gibraltar suggested it was heading for Syria. Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula.It occupies a commanding position at the western gateway to the Mediterranean… Continue reading Defying U.S., Gibraltar frees Iran tanker

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