Context: Nationalism, Gandhi’s idea of pluralism and secularism. More in news: All over the world today, ethnic nationalism of one kind or another is making a comeback. For example, Christian nationalism in Poland and Hungary, white nationalism among evangelical Christians in the US, Slavic and orthodox-church based nationalism in Russia, Islamic nationalism in Turkey and… Continue reading 7 PM | Nationalism | Gandhi’s idea of pluralism and Secularism | 12th October, 2019
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Daily Quiz #9 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 12, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 11, 2019
Q.1) “India requires multiple interventions to prevent mental health disorders among adolescents.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “The recent success of women in almost every sector especially in sports, reflects that women are no less than men.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss various challenges in increasing access to education to students from deprived backgrounds? How these challenges can… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 11, 2019
Must Read News Articles-October 12th 2019
GS-1 Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali wins Peace Nobel The prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for 2019 will be awarded to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia GS-2 India rejects RCEP e-commerce chapter Acceptance would have prevented it from implementing the rules on data localisation Modi and Xi discuss investment, unbalanced trade Prime Minister Narendra… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 12th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 12th, 2019
Q.1) “India requires a national register for citizen’s at national level.” Critically examine. The Hindu Q.2) “In the era of high competition, reservation in jobs and higher education need to be rationalised.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss salient features of Motor Vehicle amendment act, 2019. Critically analyse its objectives and significance. The Hindu Q.4) What… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 12th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #8 October 11, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 11th, 2019
RCEP: Opportunity, fears in regional trade deal News: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways will be attending the 8th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP) Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok. Thailand. Facts: What is RCEP? RCEP is a proposed regional free trade agreement (FTA) comprising of ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 11th, 2019
7 PM | Do we need a countrywide National Register of Citizens? | 11th October, 2019
Context: All IndiaNational Register of Citizens (NRC). More in news: After rolling out the National Register of Citizens in Assam, the BJP-led government at the Centre has said it will conduct a similar exercise in the rest of the country. National Register of Citizens (NRC): The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is the register containing… Continue reading 7 PM | Do we need a countrywide National Register of Citizens? | 11th October, 2019
Daily Quiz #8 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 11, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 10, 2019
Q.1) “China-India relations transcend the bilateral dimension and assume global and strategic significance.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Strategy for water resource management require new approach and not the continuation of failed policies of the past.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What is Zero Budget Natural Farming? Critically examine whether Zero Budget Natural Farming should be included into agricultural… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 10, 2019
