Context: significance of Zero Budget Natural Farming and direct cash transfer of subsidies in India. Governments in both developed and developing countries intervene in agriculture with a view to achieving a wide range of economic and social objectives. The reasons for government intervention are diverse and varied. Some of the most cited reasons for intervention… Continue reading 7 PM |From plate to plough: the right to choose | 16th September, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 14, 2019
Q.1) “Political influence and lack of critical debate has led to inefficient education system in India.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Agriculture crisis in India is a result bad policies and lack of market linkages.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Do you think policy of punishment and penalties can be effective in changing wrong behaviour of an individual? Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 14, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 16th 2019
GS-2 Effort worth emulation: On Rajasthan’s public information portal Rajasthan’s Jan Soochna portal is a step in the right direction for transparency in governance A dilution that falls short of the law Several loopholes in the process of the substitution of Article 370 make the action problematic The litmus test for free speech Freedom of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 16th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 16th, 2019
Q.1) “Transparency must be accompanied by accountability, and that is where the RTI act has great value and significance.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Aadhaar linkage to social media is a double edged sword.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss prospects of enforcing a uniform civil code in India. Do you think it will endanger linguistic diversity… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 16th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 14th, 2019
E-assessment scheme News:Finance Ministry has notified the e-assessment scheme 2019. Facts: Objective of the scheme:The scheme aims to conduct faceless scrutiny assessment of income tax returns (ITR). E-assessment structure: National e-assessment centre: Will issue notice to taxpayers.It will have four bodies under it Regional e-assessment centres: Will get cases from national body, conduct enquiry and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 14th, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 13, 2019
Q.1) “Medical devices industry in India should focus on indigenous manufacturing, innovation, research and development.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Probe agencies should be given more freedom without diluting the controls already in place.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss the need and effectiveness of a carbon tax is in tackling global warming. Do you think measures like carbon… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 13, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 14th 2019
GS-2 312 Sikh foreigners removed from post-militancy ‘adverse list’ Home Ministry’s list had debarred persons and kin from applying for Indian visa Rajasthan launches information portal In a first for a State, citizens can access details pertaining to 13 departments. Government has failed to bring in Uniform Civil Code, says Supreme Court The Supreme Court… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 14th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 14th, 2019
Q.1) “Political influence and lack of critical debate has led to inefficient education system in India.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Agriculture crisis in India is a result bad policies and lack of market linkages.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Do you think policy of punishment and penalties can be effective in changing wrong behaviour of an… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 14th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 13th, 2019
Jeevan Kaushal programme News:Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development has launched the Curriculum for Life Skills(JeevanKaushal) programme. Facts: About the Jeevan Kaushal programme: The Curriculum for Life Skills (JeevanKaushal) programme has been designed by the University Grants Commission(UGC). The programme is aimed at inculcating emotional and intellectual competencies in higher education students and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 13th, 2019
7 PM | The country’s population can be an asset: it is not a liability | 13th September, 2019
Context: India’s population – assent not liability. More in news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day last month, said that rapid population growth—described as a “population explosion”—posed a formidable challenge to our future. Population explosion: Population explosion refers to the rapid… Continue reading 7 PM | The country’s population can be an asset: it is not a liability | 13th September, 2019
