1. Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is important for Indian security. In light of this, discuss the importance of India’s policy of ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region’ (SAGAR) for IOR islands. The Hindu 2. What is cooperative federalism? Discuss various roadblocks to cooperative federalism in India. How can it be further strengthened in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 5th February 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 4th February 2020
GS -2 nCoV outbreak declared a state calamity in Kerala Kerala has declared nCoV outbreak a state calamity. Three cases of nCov has been corfirmed in the state. A high level group of Ministers has been constituted on the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review the management of outbreak. SC to frame issues… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 4th February 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 4th, 2020
World Wetlands Day News: The World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February. Facts: Background: the date of adoption of Ramsar Convention on Wetlands on 2nd February, 1971. 2020 Theme: “Wetlands and Biodiversity” Additional Information Ramsar Convention on Wetland (1971): It is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 4th, 2020
Daily Quiz #79 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 4, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February 2020
1. What is ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020? Discuss its need and significance. Answer 2. What are various bottlenecks to infrastructure creation in India? Discuss the significance of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) for infrastructure creation. Answer 3. What is public-private partnership (PPP)? Discuss various advantages and issues related to public-private partnership (PPP) in India.… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February, 2020
1. What is ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020? Discuss its need and significance. The Hindu 2. What are various bottlenecks to infrastructure creation in India? Discuss the significance of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) for infrastructure creation. The Hindu 3. What is public-private partnership (PPP)? Discuss various advantages and issues related to public-private partnership (PPP)… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 3rd, 2020
Explained: The five ‘iconic’ archaeological sites mentioned in the Budget News: The Government has proposed to set up an Indian Institute of Heritage and Conservation under the Ministry of Culture, and develop five archaeological sites as “iconic sites” with onsite museums. Facts: Site Location About Rakhigarhi Hissar, Haryana One of the most prominent and largest… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 3rd, 2020
Daily Quiz #78 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 3, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 3rd February 2020
GS -1 An unequal future Oxfam has released its Annual Inequality Report. As per the report the richest 1% in the world have more than double the wealth of 6.9 billion people combined. In India, 9 billionaire own as much wealth as the bottom 50% of the country’s population. The editorial highlights that growing wealth… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 3rd February 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 3rd February, 2020
1. Despite several measures to reduce vulnerability of climate-induced disasters, the farm sector and farmers continue to suffer losses. Discuss various reasons for this. Suggest some measures to improve farmer’s conditions. The Hindu 2. Economic survey 2019 pitches for wealth creation as a means of prosperity and welfare for all. Critically comment. Indian Express 3. Brexit… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 3rd February, 2020
