Mobile Science Exhibition (SCIENCE EXPLORER) News:Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism has flagged off the first ever Mobile Science Exhibition (SCIENCE EXPLORER) for the Ladakh Region in Leh. Facts: Mobile Science Exhibitions: Mobile Science Exhibitions(MSE) are basically science exhibitions on buses based on various themes of science and technology. The exhibitions are organized… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 7th, 2019
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7 PM | Bear hug: On India strengthening relations with Russia | 7th September, 2019
Context: India – Russia Relations. More in news: PM Modi launches ‘Act Far East’ policy to boost India’s engagement with Russia’s Far East. Addressing the plenary session of the 5th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, PM Modi extends $1 billion line of credit for development of Russia’s Far East. Act Far East Policy: ‘Act Far… Continue reading 7 PM | Bear hug: On India strengthening relations with Russia | 7th September, 2019
Daily Quiz #6 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 7, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 6, 2019
Q.1) “India being the country the most vulnerable to climate change, must prioritise Disaster management plans.”. Comment. Answers Q.2) “Access to affordable, quality health care is still a dream in many pockets in India.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Critically analyse the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 2019. Do you think it is a threat to fundamental freedoms… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 6, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 7th 2019
GS-1 ‘Indus Valley settlers had a distinct genetic lineage’ Genome shows no Steppe pastoralist or Iranian farmer link. GS-2 Bear hug: On India strengthening relations with Russia India’s push to ‘Act Far East’ strengthens relations with traditional ally Russia Empowering primary care practitioners It is important to reclaim health care from ivory tower structures called… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 7th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 7th, 2019
Q.1) “In the time of consumerism and changing social ethos policy focus on education need new approach.” Examine. The Hindu 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. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the need and Impact of banning single-use… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 7th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 6th, 2019
CBDT signs 26 advance pricing agreements in April-August News:The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into 26 Advance Pricing Agreements(APAs) in the first 5 months of the financial year (April to August,2019). Facts: About Advance Pricing Agreements(APAs): APA is an agreement between a taxpayer and tax authority determining the transfer pricing methodology for… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 6th, 2019
7 PM | Democracy and its discontents | 6th September, 2019
Context: The failing system of democracy in western world. The problems with the Indian democracy and what India needs to do? Democracy: The word democracy comes from the Greek words “demos”, meaning people, and “kratos” meaning power; so democracy can be thought of as “power of the people”: a way of governing which depends on… Continue reading 7 PM | Democracy and its discontents | 6th September, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 5, 2019
Q.1) “Populist tendencies are threat to democratic institutions and unity of the nation”. Comment. Answers Q.2) “Farm sector is stuck in a situation of low income trap from a long time.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Critically analyse the repercussions of India-Pakistan face-off on bilateral trade between both nations. Answers Q.4) Discuss various land reforms in India?… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 5, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 6th 2019
GS-2 Govt. launches campaign to promote ‘eat right movement’ Union Health Minister has kick-started a year-long social and mass media campaign on the Eat Right India movement. New CBI unit to help investigators share info Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh has said a Centralised Technology Vertical (CTV) would be set up under the Central… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 6th 2019
