GS-2 UNHRC asks India to end lockdown in J&K The UN Human Rights Council urged India to end the lockdown in Kashmir and restore basic communications services. U.S.-Taliban deal would have been disastrous for Afghanistan: Diplomats Would have ‘thrown Afghanistan under the bus’, say experts. Belated realisation: On Trump’s peace negotiation with Taliban An erratic… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 10th 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 10th, 2019
Q.1) “Local governments still remain hamstrung and ineffective after decades of 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Restoration of degraded lands, would also address water scarcity issue.”Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss how China-USA trade rivalry is not good for global economic growth especially India’s growth? The Hindu Q.4) Discuss whether the judicial… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 10th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #7 September 9, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 9th, 2019
Genomic grid for India-specific cancer research News:Government has planned to set up a National Genomic Grid to study genomic data of cancer patients from India. Facts: About Genomic Grid: The National Genomic Grid will be formed in line with the National Cancer Tissue Biobank (NCTB). The grid will have four parts corresponding to eastern, western,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 9th, 2019
7 PM | Throttled at the grass roots | 9th September, 2019
Context: Local governments in India remain hamstrung and ineffective. What is the problem with India’s way of devolution of power and possible solutions to strengthen local government in India? What is devolution of power? Devolution is one of the most fundamental changes to the way decisions are made for local areas and how public services… Continue reading 7 PM | Throttled at the grass roots | 9th September, 2019
Daily Quiz #7 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 9, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 7, 2019
Q.1) “In the time of consumerism and changing social ethos policy focus on education need new approach.” Examine. Answers Q.2) “The correlation between size and efficiency can not be fully established.” In light of this critically analyse the outcome of Merger of banks. Answers Q.3) Discuss the need and Impact of banning single-use plastic in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 7, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 9th 2019
GS-2 Chinese trawlers in southern Indian Ocean worry India The huge increase in numbers in the southern Indian Ocean far from the Chinese coast has raised concerns Throttled at the grass roots Local governments remain hamstrung and ineffective — mere agents to do the bidding of higher level governments Trump, Europe and the Iran effect… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 9th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 9th, 2019
Q.1) “We need to shift focus from a hospital-oriented, techno-centric health care model to make healthcare services better.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “India should work on an ‘Act Far East’ policy for its strategic and economic interests in Indo-Pacific region.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss what is Aspirational District Programme? How it would improve socio-economic… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 9th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #6 September 7, 2019
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