Archives Q.1) E-mobility is a nascent industry in India. What are the challenges facing the adoption of e-vehicles in India. Write about the FAME-II mission. Answer: The local production of inputs for Electric Vehicles is at just about 35% of total input production. Challenges facing adoption of e-vehicles: Differences between the standards of new and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 4, 2018
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Must Read News Articles – October 5th, 2018
Archives GS 2 SC refuses to stop deportation of seven Rohingya Muslims The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an application to stop the government from deporting seven Rohingya men detained in Assam since 2012. ‘No trial in sewer death cases’ A sample study of deaths due to sewer and septic tank cleaning since 1992, shows… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 5th, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 5, 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) What do you mean by blended finance? How blended finance will help in achieving the Sustainable development goals (SDGs)? Q.2) Discuss the various issues in the context of… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 5, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – October 4th, 2018 (Threats to Coral Reefs)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : Great Barrier Reef shows ‘signs of recovery’ after coral die-off Analysis : Threats to Coral Reefs
Threats to Coral Reefs
Context The Reef & Rainforest Research Centre (RRRC) has reported that some affected areas of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef are showing “substantial signs of recovery.” Corals: Coral polyps are small (0.25-12 inches), soft-bodied marine organisms. They belong to the group cnidaria Note: other cnidarians include hydras, jellyfish, and sea anemones The coral polyps share a… Continue reading Threats to Coral Reefs
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 4, 2018
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 3, 2018
Archives Q.1) Digital financial inclusion penetration is low in India. Examine the reason behind this. Also, analyse how financial technology firms can play a role in taking financial services to rural areas. Answer: The 500-million mobile connections in rural areas offers an opportunity to achieve digital and financial inclusion. But the numbers on financial inclusion… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 3, 2018
Must Read News Articles – October 4th, 2018
Archives GS 2 Chief Justice Gogoi rings in change in Supreme Court Chief Justice Gogoi announced that only “extremely urgent” matters would be allowed to be orally mentioned for out-of-turn hearing. The scope of constitutional morality Abolition of untouchability in all its forms, including scavenging, remains an unrealised constitutional right No sweeping change The Swachh… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 4th, 2018
