1. Critically examine various provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Do you think it will enable women’s right to health? The Hindu 2. Discuss the need and significance of recent railways reforms. Examine whether private roles in railways should be increased. The Hindu 3. What is de-globalisation? Discuss its consequences and… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 30, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 29th, 2020
10 more wetlands from India get the Ramsar site tag News: Ramsar has declared 10 more wetland sites from India as sites of international importance. With this, the numbers of Ramsar sites in India are now 37 Facts: Ramsar Sites: It is a wetland site designated to be of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 29th, 2020
Daily Quiz #74 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 29, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 29th January 2020
GS -2 Trump unveils West Asia plan, Palestinians protest US President Donald Trump has unveiled his west Asia plan. He has proposed creation of an Independent Palestinian state with capital in eastern Jerusalem. The plan also proposed that USA will recognise Israeli sovereignty over West Bank settlements. GS -3 African Cheetahs to prowl Indian forests… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 29th January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 29, 2020
Critically examine whether the MGNREGA scheme has been able to address the issue of rural distress. Answer ‘Current climate crisis has led to an increase in the number of intense ‘hydro-meteorological’ disasters’. Comment. What policy measures can be taken to counter this? Answer Discuss the issue of rise in suicidal deaths among Indian youth. Suggest… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 29, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 29, 2020
1. Critically examine whether the MGNREGA scheme has been able to address the issue of rural distress. The Hindu 2. ‘Current climate crisis has led to an increase in the number of intense ‘hydro-meteorological’ disasters’. Comment. What policy measures can be taken to counter this? The Hindu 3. Discuss the issue of rise in suicidal… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 29, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 28th, 2020
Maharashtra launches Rs 10 lunch plate scheme on pilot basis News: Maharashtra government launched Shiv Bhojan scheme on a pilot basis Facts: Aim: To provide affordable and quality food to all, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and financial status Under the scheme, meal for Rs.10 would be available to the people at designated centres/ canteens… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 28th, 2020
Daily Quiz #73 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 28, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 28th January 2020
GS -2 Centre, Assam govt sign accord with Bodo groups to redraw, rename territory The Ministry of Home affairs, the Assam Government and Bodo groups have signed an agreement to redraw and rename the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in Assam. As per the agreement, villages dominated by Bodos that were presently outside the BTAD… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 28th January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 28, 2020
1.‘Right to self-identification is a part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution’. In light of this critically examine various provisions of Transgender (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. Answer 2.‘Increased use of Facial recognition technology is dangerous in the absence of privacy and data security laws’. Comment. Answer 3.Examine the role… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 28, 2020
