1. What is ‘digital divide’? What are its implications? Also suggest measures to bridge the digital divide in India. The Hindu 2. “Climate change and unprecedented floods resulting from cloud bursts have facilitated the introduction of aquatic invasive alien species into new habitats in India.” Discuss the threat posed by invasive alien species on native… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 19, 2019
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Daily Quiz #42 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 19, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 19, 2019
What is ‘digital divide’? What are its implications? Also suggest measures to bridge the digital divide in India. Answer “Climate change and unprecedented floods resulting from cloud bursts have facilitated the introduction of aquatic invasive alien species into new habitats in India.” Discuss the threat posed by invasive alien species on native ecosystem and how… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 19, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 18th, 2019
Govt. aims to provide broadband access to all villages by 2022 News: Ministry of Communications launched National Broadband Mission (NBM). Facts: Aim: fast track growth of digital communications infrastructure and bridge the digital divide Objectives: Broadband access to all villages by 2022 Facilitate universal and equitable access to broadband services Lay incremental 30 lakhs route… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 18th, 2019
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 18, 2019
1. What are the important functions of the Finance Commission? Discuss the terms of reference of the 15th finance commission and various apprehensions about it. The Hindu 2. “Section 124A of IPC has become as a tool of oppression to suppress the voice of many” Do you agree? Discuss whether it should be scrapped from… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 18, 2019
Daily Quiz #41 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 18, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 18, 2019
What are the important functions of the Finance Commission? Discuss the terms of reference of the 15th finance commission and various apprehensions about it. Answer “Section 124A of IPC has become as a tool of oppression to suppress the voice of many” Do you agree? Discuss whether it should be scrapped from India’s law book… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 18, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 17th, 2019
Explained: What is the UN body that has criticised India for new citizenship Act? News: The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) expressed concern over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act for being fundamentally discriminatory in nature. Facts: About Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) It is the principal UN entity… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 17th, 2019
Must Read News Articles I 17th December 2019
GS – 2 RTI abuse led to fear among officials: CJI CJI has said that the unbridled use of the Right to Information Act has created a sense of ‘paralysis of fear’ in the government and norms were needed to filter the requests. Citizenship Act rules get ready The centre is preparing Citizenship Act Rules.… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 17th December 2019
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 17, 2019
1. What measures have been taken by the government to create a conducive environment for the disabled community? Discuss various reasons for limited impact of such initiatives. The Hindu 2. What are the salient features of Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan. Discuss various issues related to the scheme. The Hindu 3. “Urban infrastructure is… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 17, 2019
