International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has updated its Red List. The list has assessed the extinction risk of almost 106,000 species. 27% of the assessed species are threatened and at a risk of extinction. More than 7,000 species from around the world were added to the endangered category of the Red List… Continue reading 7,000 species added to IUCN ‘Red List’
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 18, 2019
Q.1) “National Register of Citizens though well intentioned, has many problems; majority of which are borne by the poorest”. Comment. Examine the need of National Register of Citizens. Answers Q.2) “A transition to electric vehicle transportation demand major efforts by the government but also need extra efforts of Indian automobile industry”. Discuss. What should be… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 18, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 19th 2019
Archives GS-2 Aadhaar can take you places, but not to Nepal The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has held that Aadhaar cannot be construed as “any other ID issued by the Government of India” for travel to the country. Child labour in film, TV comes under scanner The Union Labour and Employment Ministry has expressed… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 19th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 19th, 2019
Q.1) “Byimposing a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies India may miss out on one of the biggest technology revolutions since the Internet.”.Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “In the era of fake news and propagandas, a robust and unbiased media is must to ensure democracy in India”.Critically analyse. The Hindu Q.3) Discussthe issue of permanent membership to UNSC.… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 19th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #16 July 18, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 18, 2019
Bill to revamp medical education cleared The Union Cabinet has approved the National Medical Commission Bill. The National Medical Commission Bill 2019 proposes to repeal the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. If enacted, the current Medical Council of India would be replaced by a National Medical Commission. The Commission will have four autonomous boards: a)… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 18, 2019
7 PM |Working towards a new Blue Revolution| 18th July, 2019
Context: Blue revolution in India and its significance. Blue Revolution (Neel Kranti Mission) has the vision to achieve economic prosperity of the country and the fishers and fish farmers as well as contribute towards food and nutritional security through full potential utilization of water resources for fisheries development in a sustainable manner, while keeping in… Continue reading 7 PM |Working towards a new Blue Revolution| 18th July, 2019
7 PM | The benefits of blockchain | 18th July, 2019
Context: Blockchain and its impact on Indian economy. More in News: The Banning of Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2019 has proposed stringent penalties, including 10 years of imprisonment, for holding, selling or dealing in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. Recently Facebook announced its own cryptocurrency to facilitate payments globally with minimal fees… Continue reading 7 PM | The benefits of blockchain | 18th July, 2019
Daily Quiz #16 UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 18, 2019
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Bill to revamp medical education cleared
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Medical Commission Bill. The National Medical Commission Bill 2019 proposes to repeal the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. If enacted, the current Medical Council of India would be replaced by a National Medical Commission. The Commission will have four autonomous boards: a) Undergraduate Medical Education Board, b) Post-Graduate… Continue reading Bill to revamp medical education cleared
