India, Russia to build stealth frigates News: India recently signed a $500 mn deal with Russia to locally manufacture two stealth frigates with technology transfer. Important Facts: Background: In October 2016, India and Russia signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for four Krivak or Talwar stealth frigates two to be procured directly from Russia and two… Continue reading India, Russia to build stealth frigates
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BASIC nations push for ‘climate finance’
BASIC nations push for ‘climate finance’ News: The top climate change negotiators from Brazil, South Africa, China and India (BASIC) convened in Delhi recently to push for developed countries on their earlier commitment to providing $100 billion annually from 2020. Important Facts: The meet was held ahead of the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP24)… Continue reading BASIC nations push for ‘climate finance’
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Context: APEC members failed to agree on a communique at a summit in Papua New Guinea What is APEC? The forum initially started as an informal dialogue of economic leaders in 1989 in Canberra, Australia. It was formally established in 1993 with 12 members. Currently, APEC has 21 member economies. Goal and objectives: The primary goal… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 21, 2018
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 20, 2018
Archives Q.1) Media and Social networking sometimes posed serious internal security challenges. What steps are taken by government to handle these challenges? Also give some recommendations. Answer: Due to the wider reach and the impact created by audiovisuals, modern media and social networking sites create potential threat to national security. This is witnessed in the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 20, 2018
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Must Read News Articles – November 21st, 2018
Archives GS 2 India, Russia to build stealth frigates India on Tuesday signed a $500 mn deal with Russia to locally manufacture two stealth frigates with technology transfer. The agreement was signed between Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and Rosoboronexport of Russia. Amid institutional decline The issue today is whether a dishonest system can be managed… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 21st, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 21, 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) Volcanic and seismic events are major pieces of evidences towards proving that the plate tectonic theory is valid. Discuss Q.2) Disaster and development has an interlinked and… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 21, 2018
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