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
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 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. The Hindu 2. ‘Increased use of Facial recognition technology is dangerous in the absence of privacy and data security laws’. Comment. The… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 28, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 27th, 2020
Paradip Port expansion project gets inter-ministerial panel nod News: An inter-ministerial panel has approved a Ministry of Shipping proposal for deepening and optimisation of inner harbour facilities of the Paradip Port Trust. Facts: About Paradip Port Type: Natural, deep-water port. Location: Confluence of the Mahanadi River and the Bay of Bengal in Jagatsinghpur district of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 27th, 2020
Daily Quiz #72 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 27, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 27th January 2020
GS -1 Relics of dynasty, decoded Recent excavations at Nagardhan near Nagpur, have brought new clarity on the life, religious affiliations and trade practices of the Vakataka dynasty, which ruled parts of Central and South India centuries ago. The article highlights the significant finding of the excavations at Nagardhan. GS -2 Fund Crunch hits MGNREGA… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 27th January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 27, 2020
What are various reasons for increasing land degradation and desertification across India? Discuss its consequences and suggest some measures. Answer What do you understand by manual scavenging? Why does it still persist in India? Do you agree that state governments have failed to stop manual scavenging altogether? Answer Give an account of coral reef In… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 27, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 27, 2020
1. What are various reasons for increasing land degradation and desertification across India? Discuss its consequences and suggest some measures. DownToEarth 2. What do you understand by manual scavenging? Why does it still persist in India? Do you agree that state governments have failed to stop manual scavenging altogether? Indian Express 3. Give an account… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 27, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 26th, 2020
NISHTHA:National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement News:Union Minister of Human Resource Development has inaugurated NISHTHA programme for the teachers of Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About NISHTHA Programme: NISHTHA is a capacity building programme for improving the quality of School Education through Integrated Teacher Training. Aim:To train teachers and school principals at the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 26th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 25th, 2020
Centre seeks to revamp child care scheme in urban areas News: NITI Aayog will develop draft policy for enhancing ICDS programme in urban areas. Facts: Integrated Child Development scheme Launched in 1975, the scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Objectives: Improvement in the health and nutritional status of children 0–6… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 25th, 2020
Daily Quiz #71 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 25, 2020
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