GS-2 An independent fiscal watchdog for Parliament A Parliament Budget Office can help drive smarter, more focused debate in the media and with the electorate. One people, many countries The Indian American gathering in Houston will be an unlikely reminder of the futility of the claims of ultra-nationalism A rural stimulus: On MGNREGA wage hike… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 21st 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 21st, 2019
Q.1) “India’s Research and Development (R&D) activities has achieved far less than it’s potential”. Discuss various reasons for it. Suggest some measures to boost India’s R&D outcomes. The Hindu Q.2) “Climate Change talks and summits are not sufficient to tackle the menace of global warming.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the relevance of Poshan abhiyaan… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 21st, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 20th, 2019
Wawe Summit 2019 News:Union Human Resource Development Minister has launched the Waste Management Accelerator for Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs (WAWE Summit 2019). Facts: About the summit: The summit will be the largest gathering of young women students who will promote entrepreneurship in waste management and provide alternatives to single-use plastic carry bags. The summit is jointly… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 20th, 2019
Daily Quiz #17 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 20, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 19, 2019
Q.1) “The developing situation and conditions in Yemen could cast a shadow over Indian interests in the region.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “With looming water crisis situation, government need to promote traditional methods of water conservation.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the role played by Indian diaspora in India’s growth story and diplomatic efforts. Answers Q.4) Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 19, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 20th 2019
GS-1 Keeladi findings traceable to 6th century BCE: report Carbon dating suggests that the cultural deposits may be 300 years older than believed GS-2 India unlikely to meet ‘Poshan Abhiyaan’ targets, finds study The study points out that India will miss its target for stunting levels of 25% by 9.6%; underweight target of 22.7% by… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 20th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 20th, 2019
Q.1) “Regional languages have become the official languages of the States”. In light of this critically analyse the issue of having a common official language in at national level. The Hindu Q.2) “Haphazard developmental projects often lead to disasters.” Discuss in the light of recent disaster caused by Narmada flooding. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 20th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 19th, 2019
Rustom-2 News:Rustom-2 has crashed during a trial at Karnataka’s Chitradurga district. Facts: About Rustom-2: Rustom 2 is part of the Rustom line of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs) that includes Rustom-I, Rustom-H and Rustom-C. The drone was developed for use by all three services of the Indian armed forces primarily for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 19th, 2019
Daily Quiz #16 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 19, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 18, 2019
Q.1) “The regional media in India is vulnerable to administrative excesses, political pressure and corruption.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “There has to be a focus on human capital formation and demographic dividend in order to achieve $5 trillion economic objective.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the significance of the Vaikom satyagraha and the self respect movement in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 18, 2019
