GS -2 Will stand by decision on Art. 370, CAA: Modi PM Modi has said that despite international pressure, the government will continue to stand by its decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and introduce the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). New Accord divides Bodos The Centre had signed third Bodo accord with… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 17th February 2020
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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. Answer Explain, what reverse osmosis (RO) systems are and how do they work? Why… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 17th February 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 16th, 2020
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
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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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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