Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
Hello friends,
We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
What is the news? A new study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B has provided evidence of the effect of environmental conditions on the longevity of relationships among a population of albatrosses. What does the report suggest? It suggests that environmental conditions cause splits between black-browed albatrosses in the South Atlantic, which otherwise… Continue reading New research: How climate change causes ‘divorce’ among albatrosses
News: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has released the 2019-21 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). Read more: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise Why it is called two India? There is a stark contrast of development that exist between better performing Indian states and less performing Indian states. The fifth National Family Health… Continue reading Yes, there are two Indias, and they are not getting any closer together
News: A study was conducted in which vertical profiling measurements of the air above the Amazon rainforest was done over a period of nearly one decade. The study shows that major portions of the Amazon rainforest have shifted from a carbon sink to a carbon source. Recent deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest- up 22% in… Continue reading The dreaded rainforest shift
News: Instead of rooting for its ban, we must try to decipher the reasons behind popularity of Cryptocurrencies and why they appear so attractive an asset for investors. What are the reasons behind fascination and attraction around Cryptocurrencies? – They are a fascinating technological innovation. Part of their initial attraction was that they promised a… Continue reading Is crypto mania more a symptom than a cause?
News: 26th Nov, 2021 was Kurien’s 100th birth anniversary What is the legacy of Verghese Kurien? Architect of a rural revolution: He transformed the lives of millions of farmers in Gujarat. Poverty alleviation and social transformation was central to his idea of Co-operative model. Professional integrity: There were many who saw him as an outsider… Continue reading Indian agriculture needs a Verghese Kurien
News: The council in the most obese area in Lancashire is planning to place restrictions on takeaway food to control the health menace. There is also talk of encouraging exercise and addressing mental health issues Restricting fast-food isn’t a bad idea, particularly for young people, amongst whom research indicates it is both a consequence of… Continue reading Obesity is a social problem. Addressing it requires access to healthy food, not restrictions
News: India won only seven medals in Olympics. Even small nations with fewer people have done better than India. What are the issues plaguing our sports sector? Access to infrastructure(like schools and stadiums)- In India, our pool of talent is limited to a few pockets. For example, the badminton team has been picked from an… Continue reading It’s time we produced champions
News: Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport in eastern Uttar Pradesh to facilitate Buddhist pilgrims to reach the important site of the Mahaparinirvana Temple. The completion of the Kushinagar airport is a significant milestone in the Indian government’s 2016 plan to develop a “Buddhist Circuit”. The ambitious tourism circuit, will help India… Continue reading On the path of Buddha and his followers
