Archives Q.1) What do you understand by Agriculture Extension? How Agriculture Extension can lead increased farm productivity? Answer: Agricultural extension is the application of scientific research and knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education. Benefits of extension: It plays a significant role in transmitting the latest technical knowledge to farmers. It helps in providing feedback… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 14, 2019
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Must Read News Articles – January 15th, 2019
Archives GS 1 Preventing student suicides The rising number of cases must provoke a discussion on how outcomes of education are perceived in India GS 2 36 years after law, girls still forced into devadasi custom More than thirty-six years after the Karnataka Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act of 1982 was passed, the State government… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 15th, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 15, 2019
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers Q.1) Economy need of coastal regions should balance its ecological need. In this context analyze coastal regulation zones 2018 notification? Q.2) Pseudo-Science deliberation at recently held Indian Science Congress… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 15, 2019
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It is not a nod for Mekedatu: Centre
It is not a nod for Mekedatu: Centre News: Centre has given conditional clearance to Karnataka for preparing a detailed project report (DPR) on Mekedatu balancing reservoir-cum-drinking water project. Important Facts: According to Government, the conditional clearance is only meant for preparing the detailed project report and it no way conveys clearance by the Government… Continue reading It is not a nod for Mekedatu: Centre
Will electric mobility scupper India’s multi-billion-dollar oil refinery expansion plans?
Will electric mobility scupper India’s multi-billion-dollar oil refinery expansion plans? News: Government projection over electric vehicles in the next decade created concern among the oil refining industry. Facts: The share of Electric vehicle in India was recorded at 0.02 percent in 2015 but with the current trend it is expected the share will reach 25… Continue reading Will electric mobility scupper India’s multi-billion-dollar oil refinery expansion plans?
GST will improve our competitiveness
GST will improve our competitiveness News: Implementation of GST has helped India to improve competitiveness Important Facts: Benefits of GST regime: GST has for the first time has brought, manufactured goods and services are on the same tax platform and all products and services are subject to the same tax rates throughout the country. It… Continue reading GST will improve our competitiveness
The business case for 5G
The business case for 5G Article: Article discuss about the debate over investment in 5G technology. Important Analysis: The main advantage of 5G technology is that it will allow users to access high speed internet and more bandwidth. About 5G Technology – 5G is the next generation mobile Internet connectivity that would offer much faster… Continue reading The business case for 5G
Panel pulls up government for diverting coal cess
Panel pulls up government for diverting coal cess News: The 42nd standing committee on energy report pulled up government for not using coal cess for reviving stressed gas-based power plants rather using it for post GST compensation to states Important Facts: Status of Gas-based Power Plants: Out of India’s total installed power capacity of 345MW,… Continue reading Panel pulls up government for diverting coal cess
