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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 19th, 2019
Rustom-2 News:Rustom-2 has crashed during a trial at Karnataka’s Chitradurga district. Facts: About Rustom-2: Rustom 2 is part of the Rustom line of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs) that includes Rustom-I, Rustom-H and Rustom-C. The drone was developed for use by all three services of the Indian armed forces primarily for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 19th, 2019
7 PM | Focusing on health, education of women will bring down population, increase work participation | 19th September, 2019
Context: Policy-making in India has in recent decades been generally neutral to data and research. However, in matters of demography, particularly while prescribing strong punitive measures for having large families, decisions must be taken based on rigorous analysis of the data to avoid a China type crisis. World Population Prospects 2019: It is released by… Continue reading 7 PM | Focusing on health, education of women will bring down population, increase work participation | 19th September, 2019
Daily Quiz #16 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 19, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 18, 2019
Q.1) “The regional media in India is vulnerable to administrative excesses, political pressure and corruption.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “There has to be a focus on human capital formation and demographic dividend in order to achieve $5 trillion economic objective.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the significance of the Vaikom satyagraha and the self respect movement in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 18, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 19th 2019
GS-1 India is the top source of immigrants across the globe A UN report reveals that one-third of all immigrants come from 10 countries GS-2 Two out of three child deaths due to malnutrition: report Analysis of health data finds that Assam, Bihar, Rajasthan and U.P. are the most affected States Cabinet approves ban on… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 19th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 19th, 2019
Q.1) “The developing situation and conditions in Yemen could cast a shadow over Indian interests in the region.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “With looming water crisis situation, government need to promote traditional methods of water conservation.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the role played by Indian diaspora in India’s growth story and diplomatic efforts. The… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 19th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #15 September 18, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 18th, 2019
Leadership for Academicians Program (LEAP) News:Union Human Resource Development Minister has launched the Leadership for Academicians Programme (LEAP),2019. Facts: About LEAP: LEAP is a three weeks leadership development training programme (2 weeks domestic and one week foreign training) for second level academic functionaries in public funded higher education institutions. The main objective is to prepare… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 18th, 2019
7 PM | History shows lack of debate is a symptom of majoritarianism | 18th September, 2019
Context: Quantity of passing bills increased but somewhere the quality has been compromised due to lack of debates in Parliament. Fact-Sheet of 17th Lok Sabha: During the session, the Lok Sabha worked for 281 hours, a large proportion (46 percent) of which was spent on discussing legislation. Out of the 28 bills which were passed… Continue reading 7 PM | History shows lack of debate is a symptom of majoritarianism | 18th September, 2019
