News:The Government of India’s decision in 2017 to advance the presentation of the Union Budget by February has led to India’s fiscal marksmanship being questioned. Facts: About Fiscal marksmanship: Fiscal marksmanship essentially refers to the accuracy of the government’s fiscal forecasts such as revenues, expenditure among others. In the Indian context,the term gained popularity after… Continue reading Fiscal marksmanship
IMD has issued a yellow weather warning for Himachal Pradesh
News:Recently,the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh. Facts: About Colour- Coded Weather Warning: The IMD issues colour-coded warnings to alert the public ahead of severe or hazardous weather conditions that can cause disruption or damage. Different Colour Codes: Green(No warning): No advisory is… Continue reading IMD has issued a yellow weather warning for Himachal Pradesh
Weather, Climate & Catastrophe Insight: 2019 Annual Report
News:Aon, a leading global professional services firm has released its Weather, Climate & Catastrophe Insight:2019 Annual Report. Facts: About the report: The report evaluates the impact of global natural disaster events to identify trends, manage volatility and enhance resilience. Key takeaways from the report: Report on Global data: Global economy suffered a loss of $232… Continue reading Weather, Climate & Catastrophe Insight: 2019 Annual Report
SAARC’s full potential not utilised due to a single country
News:India’s Defence minister has said that the full potential of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation(SAARC) has not been utilised due to behaviour of Pakistan. Facts: About SAARC: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation(SAARC) was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka in 1985. It comprises of eight Member States… Continue reading SAARC’s full potential not utilised due to a single country
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
7 PM |A case of wholehearted biotechnology adoption: On GM crop|28th January 2020
Context: Bt Cotton in India. More in news: Hundreds of farmers gathered in Hiwri village of Yavatmal district in Maharashtra on January 5, 2020 in their attempt to prove the unapproved variety of cotton (HTBt) gave higher yields at a more reasonable cost as compared to the approved [insect-resistant] variety (Bt cotton). The Supreme Court… Continue reading 7 PM |A case of wholehearted biotechnology adoption: On GM crop|28th January 2020
