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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 7th, 2020

Cabinet approves to give status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs News: The Union cabinet has approved introduction of the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Facts: Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 It amends Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act of 2014 and Indian Institutes of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 7th, 2020

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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February 2020

1. Efficient and sustainable treatment of wastewater can provide enormous economic returns and other environmental benefits. Comment. Answer 2. Increased investment in agriculture research is an absolute need of the hour. Examine. Answer 3. In light of various controversies, critically examine the role of speaker in Parliamentary Democracy. Answer 4. What is organic farming? Explain… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February 2020

Must Read News Articles I 7th February 2020

GS -2 Reducing custodial deaths The custodial deaths have been on the increase in the recent years as per data of NCRB. Since policement responsible for custodial deaths rarely get punished, they feel emboldened to continue using torture as the tool to get to the truth. The article argues that until exemplary punishment is meted… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 7th February 2020

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February, 2020

1. Efficient and sustainable treatment of wastewater can provide enormous economic returns and other environmental benefits. Comment. DownToEarth 2. Increased investment in agriculture research is an absolute need of the hour. Examine. DownToEarth 3. In light of various controversies, critically examine the role of speaker in Parliamentary Democracy.  The Hindu 4. What is organic farming?… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February, 2020

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 6th, 2020

Burhi Dihing River News: Massive fire broke out on the Burhi Dihing River in Assam’s Dibrugarh district allegedly due to an oil pipeline blast Facts: Dihing or Burhi Dihing is a large left bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River. Source: the Patkai Hills, Eastern Himalayas, Arunachal Pradesh Course: flows through Tinsukia and Dibrugarh Districts in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 6th, 2020

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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 6th February 2020

1. Indigenising defence capabilities can help India both economically and strategically. Examine. Answer 2. What are the contributions of Raja Ravi Varma to Indian art? Elaborate. Answer 3. Discuss the role and mandate of the International Maritime Organization. Discuss its strategic importance for Indian maritime interests. Answer 4. Describe the salient features of Indian Government’s… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 6th February 2020

Must Read News Articles I 6th February 2020

GS -2 Course correction for the speaker’s office In a recent judgement, SC has said that speaker of the legislative assembly should decide on a petition seeking disqualification of a member under 10th schedule of the constitution within a period of 3 months, in the absence of exceptional reasons. SC has also acknowledged the problem… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 6th February 2020

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