Archives Q.1) In India, corruption is acceptable as a way of life. How far the recent amendments in the Prevention of Corruption Act will help in dealing with this menace? Answer: India has been ranked 81st in the global corruption perception index for 2017, released by Transparency International. As II ARC puts it, both the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 3, 2018
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Must Read News Articles – December 4th, 2018
Archives GS 2 Qatar to quit OPEC next month Qatar will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) next month in order to focus on gas production, the Gulf state’s new Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi announced on Monday. Two Punjabs, one South Asia India-Pakistan rapprochement and the South Asian future require subnational engagement,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – December 4th, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 4, 2018
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) Examine the prospects and challenges of digital payments industry in India. Q.2) What are the issues and challenges facing pregnant and lactating women in claiming their rights under… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 4, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 3, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – December 3, 2018 (Farm Distress:An analysis)
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Farm Distress:An analysis
News:Thousands of farmers and agricultural workers marched towards the parliament recently to demand debt waivers and higher crop prices, highlighting the acute farm distress. Facts: Agriculture grew at meagre 2.1% when national GDP grew at 6.5% in 2017-18 Contribution of agricultural output in total GVA is one third Agriculture share in economy has fallen from… Continue reading Farm Distress:An analysis
More than 60,000 people visit Hornbill festival in two-days
More than 60,000 people visit Hornbill festival in two-days PT Facts News: The tribes of Nagaland celebrated the Hornbill Festival in Naga Heritage Village Kisama in Nagaland: Facts: It is organized at the Kisama Village located at a distance of 10 Kms from the state capital, Kohima Hornbill festival, also known locally as the “Festival… Continue reading More than 60,000 people visit Hornbill festival in two-days
Cloud seeding
Cloud seeding News: Acting on a proposal from scientists of IIT Kanpur, CPCB had planned artificial rains through cloud seeding in the city. Facts: Cloud seeding is a weather modification technology to help create rain. It includes injecting chemicals such as silver iodide, dry ice and liquid propane in the clouds. These chemicals reduce the… Continue reading Cloud seeding
WhatsApp payment services
WhatsApp payment services News WhatsApp is seeking regulatory clearance from the RBI to launch full-fledged payment operations in India. Important facts: Payment service provider Payment service providers (PSPs) connect merchants to the electronic financial system so they can accept credit and debit card payments. They act on behalf of merchants and are paid by… Continue reading WhatsApp payment services
