Q.1) “Idea of treating Hindi as the national language runs contrary to the spirit of the Constitution and our country’s linguistic diversity”.Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “While digital connectivity and literacy have increased over time, these have not adequately translated into digital knowledge of public affairs.”In light of this discuss the need of a public information… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 17th, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 16th, 2019
Vulture Conservation in India News: The current population of vultures in Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centres (VCBC) in India is 700. Facts: About Vultures in India Species IUCN Status 1 White rumped vulture Critically Endangered 2 Slender billed vulture Critically Endangered 3 Long billed vulture Critically Endangered 4 Red headed vulture Critically Endangered 5 Egyptian… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 16th, 2019
Daily Quiz #13 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 16, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 14, 2019
Q.1) “Political influence and lack of critical debate has led to inefficient education system in India.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Agriculture crisis in India is a result bad policies and lack of market linkages.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Do you think policy of punishment and penalties can be effective in changing wrong behaviour of an individual? Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 14, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 16th 2019
GS-2 Effort worth emulation: On Rajasthan’s public information portal Rajasthan’s Jan Soochna portal is a step in the right direction for transparency in governance A dilution that falls short of the law Several loopholes in the process of the substitution of Article 370 make the action problematic The litmus test for free speech Freedom of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 16th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 16th, 2019
Q.1) “Transparency must be accompanied by accountability, and that is where the RTI act has great value and significance.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Aadhaar linkage to social media is a double edged sword.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss prospects of enforcing a uniform civil code in India. Do you think it will endanger linguistic diversity… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 16th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 14th, 2019
E-assessment scheme News:Finance Ministry has notified the e-assessment scheme 2019. Facts: Objective of the scheme:The scheme aims to conduct faceless scrutiny assessment of income tax returns (ITR). E-assessment structure: National e-assessment centre: Will issue notice to taxpayers.It will have four bodies under it Regional e-assessment centres: Will get cases from national body, conduct enquiry and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 14th, 2019
Daily Quiz #12 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 14, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 13, 2019
Q.1) “Medical devices industry in India should focus on indigenous manufacturing, innovation, research and development.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Probe agencies should be given more freedom without diluting the controls already in place.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss the need and effectiveness of a carbon tax is in tackling global warming. Do you think measures like carbon… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 13, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 14th 2019
GS-2 312 Sikh foreigners removed from post-militancy ‘adverse list’ Home Ministry’s list had debarred persons and kin from applying for Indian visa Rajasthan launches information portal In a first for a State, citizens can access details pertaining to 13 departments. Government has failed to bring in Uniform Civil Code, says Supreme Court The Supreme Court… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 14th 2019
