GS-2 Narendra Modi to visit U.S. from September 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the U.S. between September 21 and September 27 during which he will address the annual U.N. General Assembly session A U.S.-Iran detente could be on the cards The exit of John Bolton, and Israel’s diminished influence on Washington, signal a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 13th 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 13th, 2019
Q.1) “Medical devices industry in India should focus on indigenous manufacturing, innovation, research and development.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Probe agencies should be given more freedom without diluting the controls already in place.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the need and effectiveness of a carbon tax is in tackling global warming. Do you think measures… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 13th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 12th, 2019
24th World Energy Congress News:The 24th World Energy Congress will be commenced in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates(UAE). Facts: About World Energy Congress: The World Energy Congress is a triennial event organised by the London-based World Energy Council. The Congress which took place for the first time in 1924 in London has been associated with… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 12th, 2019
7 PM | Constitution’s Seventh Schedule, which differentiates between spending by the Centre and states, needs a re-look | 12th September, 2019
Context: Schedule 7 of Indian Constitution and difference between Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Legislative powers in the federation: The essence of federalism lies in the sharing of legal sovereignty by the Union and the federating units. The most precise way of demarcating the respective areas of the federation and federating units is to… Continue reading 7 PM | Constitution’s Seventh Schedule, which differentiates between spending by the Centre and states, needs a re-look | 12th September, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 11, 2019
Q.1) “The major challenge faced by civil servants is to maintain their integrity and efficiency while serving in a system that deals with power play and corruption.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Modern socio-economic conditions require states to take care not only of people’s material welfare but also their identities.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the mandate of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 11, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 12th, 2019
Q.1) “The Supreme Court’s decision in Navtej Johar v. Union of India has laid the ground for stronger equality recognition.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “India’s record in promoting occupational and industrial safety remains weak even with years of robust economic growth.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the Impact of sanctions on Iran by USA on… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 12th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 11th, 2019
‘ANGAN’- international Conference on Energy Efficiency News:An international conference ANGAN (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat) focussed on Energy Efficiency in the building sector has started. Facts: About the conference: The Conference is organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India in collaboration with GIZ under the Indo German… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 11th, 2019
7 PM | All the President’s men | 11th September, 2019
Context: The debate around the office of the Governor, its appointments, removal and processes involved. More in news: Recently 5 new governors have been appointed. Arif Mohammed Khan has been appointed as Governor of Kerala, Kalraj Mishra will be the Governor of Rajasthan. Bandaru Dattatreya has been appointed as Governor of Himachal Pradesh while Bhagat… Continue reading 7 PM | All the President’s men | 11th September, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 10th, 2019
Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019 News:Government has enforced various Sections of the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019 by notifying it in Gazette. Facts: Salient Features of the Amendment Act: Arbitration Council of India: It establishes an independent body called the Arbitration Council of India (ACI) for the promotion of arbitration, mediation, conciliation and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 10th, 2019
7 PM | Sweet Freedom | 10th September, 2019
Context: Ethanol Blending Petrol programme can give solution to the surplus sugarcane production in India. More in news: The government in July decided not to hike the fair and remunerative price (FRP) of sugarcane for the 2019-20 season (October-September). The government approved an increase in the price of ethanol to be procured by public sector… Continue reading 7 PM | Sweet Freedom | 10th September, 2019
