Basmati rice genome sequenced News:Recently,Scientists have mapped the complete genome of two basmati rice varieties. Facts: About the findings: Basmati 334: It comes from Pakistan known to be drought tolerant and resistant to rice-killing bacterial blight. Dom Sufid: It comes from Iran, an aromatic long-grain rice that is one of the most expensive on the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 16th, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 15th, 2020
Finance Commission constitutes Group on Defence and Internal Security News: The Fifteenth Finance Commission has constituted a Group on Defence and Internal Security Facts: Composition: representatives of the ministries of Defence, Home Affairs and Finance, chaired by N.K. Singh, Chairman, Fifteenth finance Commission Mandate: examine if India needs a separate mechanism to fund defence and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 15th, 2020
Daily Quiz #89 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 15, 2020
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 15th February, 2020
1. What is the ‘Nordic Economic Model’? Do you think Nordic Economic Model can be a way forward for a sustainable future? The Hindu 2. Discuss five key global risks as mentioned in recent, The ‘Future of Earth, 2020’ report. The Hindu 3. Involving women in the economy is not a social cause, rather it… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 15th February, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 15th February 2020
GS -2 US-Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement, says official A senior U.S. official said on Friday the U.S. and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan. A tale of outbreaks, both in China The editorial says that unlike the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 15th February 2020
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 15th February 2020
What is the ‘Nordic Economic Model’? Do you think Nordic Economic Model can be a way forward for a sustainable future? Answer Discuss five key global risks as mentioned in recent, The ‘Future of Earth, 2020’ report. Answer Involving women in the economy is not a social cause, rather it is a source of efficiency… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 15th February 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 14th, 2020
Conservation plan for Konark temple soon, says Culture Minister News:Union Culture Minister has said that a plan to restore the Konark Sun temple in Odisha would be drawn up soon. Facts: About Konark Sun Temple: Konark Sun Temple is located in East Odisha near the sacred city of Puri, Odisha. It was built in the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 14th, 2020
Daily Quiz #88 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 14, 2020
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1. Discuss the need and significance of Pesticides Management Bill, 2020. The Hindu 2. What is ‘National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage’? Discuss its importance. The Hindu 3. What are various reasons for the gender gap in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)-related fields? Suggest some measures to improve women participation in these… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 14th February, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 14th February 2020
GS -1 Experts’ meet to discuss restoration of Sun Temple A two day conference of experts will be held to chalk out a plan to restore and preserve the nearly 800 old Konark Sun Temple. The Konark Sun temple was built in 13th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. GS -2 Publish criminal… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 14th February 2020
