GS -2 In US trade action, an Indian counter strategy The editorial talks about the potential impact of USA termination of preferential trade status for India under GSP and USA India from its list of developing countries that are exempt from investigations into whether they harm American industry with unfairly subsidised exports. It argues that… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 19th February 2020
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Discuss various threats and challenges to cyber-security in India. What initiatives are being taken by the government to enhance cyber-security in India? Answer Critically examine the impact of tagging of India as a developed nation by United States Trade Representative (USTR). Answer Given the fact that the livestock sector has grown significantly over the last five years, it… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 19th February 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 18th, 2020
National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) 2019 News:The Union Government has released the first National e-Governance Service Delivery Index Assessment (NeSDA). Facts: About the index: The index has been prepared by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances(DARPG) with NASSCOM as the designated knowledge partner. It aimed at improving the overall e-Government development by… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 18th, 2020
Daily Quiz #91 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 18, 2020
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 18th February, 2020
1. Examine the progress made so far by India, in achieving Sustainable Development Goal of reducing infant mortality. The Hindu 2. Critically examine the role of media as a watchdog in a democracy. The Hindu 3. The realisation of the objective of doubling farmers’ income necessitates addressal of some of the basic challenges of agriculture… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 18th February, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 18th February 2020
GS -2 Women army officers eligible for permanent commission: SC In a landmark judgement in the case Secretary, Ministry of Defence vs Babita Puniya and others, SC has held that Women Short Service Commission Officers in the Indian Army are entitled to Permanent Commission at par with their male counterparts, regardless of their years of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 18th February 2020
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 18th February 2020
Examine the progress made so far by India, in achieving Sustainable Development Goal of reducing infant mortality. Answer Critically examine the role of media as a watchdog in a democracy. Answer The realisation of the objective of doubling farmers’ income necessitates addressal of some of the basic challenges of agriculture and allied sector. Discuss these… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 18th February 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 17th, 2020
Sammakka Saralamma Jatara News:Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is being celebrated in the State of Telangana. Facts: About the festival: Sammakka Saralamma Jataraalso known as Medaram Jatara is a tribal festival held biennially in the state of Telangana.It is a State Festival of Telangana. The festival commemorates the fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 17th, 2020
Daily Quiz #90 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 17, 2020
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1. It is said that India has been a ‘hot zone’ for the emergence of new zoonotic (animal-derived) pathogens for over a decade. In light of this, discuss the need of strengthening healthcare infrastructure to handle any risk of epidemics in India. Indian Express 2. Explain, what reverse osmosis (RO) systems are and how do… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 17th February, 2020
