Q.1) “A policy of population control should focus on choice rather than restrictions.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 try to balance altruistic and commercial interests.” Examine. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss salient features of RTI Act, 2005. What are various issues and loopholes in RTI act? The Hindu Q.4) Discuss the 7… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 26th, 2019
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #22 July 25, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 25, 2019
Centre notifies pension scheme for small traders The Union Labour and Employment Ministry has notified the Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana 2019. It is a pension scheme for retailers and small traders. The pension scheme assures a minimum monthly pension of ₹3000 per month to small shopkeepers, retail traders and the self-employed people after… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 25, 2019
7 PM | Untangling labour laws | 25th July, 2019
Context: labour laws in India and its reforms Labor reforms essentially mean taking steps in increasing production, productivity, and employment opportunities in the economy in such a manner that the interests of the workers are not compromised. Essentially, it means skill development, retraining, redeployment, updating knowledge base of workers-teachers, promotion of leadership qualities, etc. Labor… Continue reading 7 PM | Untangling labour laws | 25th July, 2019
7 PM | Having the last word on ‘population control’ | 25th July, 2019
Context: India’s populationrelated concerns. Present Population: At present, India’s population stands at nearly 134 crore while China is inhabited by nearly 140 crore. Which means in another two years, India will overtake China. There is no denying that urgent and aggressive steps such as strict control policies and linking their observance with incentives are urgently needed to… Continue reading 7 PM | Having the last word on ‘population control’ | 25th July, 2019
Daily Quiz #22 UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 25, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 24, 2019
Q.1) “While recent launch of Chandrayaan-2 showcased ISRO’s capabilities, India should now move on to create a public-private ecosystem in space capabilities.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “The public and private bank’s inability to extend more credit for major infrastructure projects to debt ridden states, will jeopardise India’s social and economic goals.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Explain the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 24, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 25th, 2019
Q.1) “India is facing the dual challenge of ensuring energy security and combating water crisis .” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Government’s efforts and legal frameworks to prevent sexual harassment against women have not been much successful.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss various goals and function of UNAIDS. Why world needs a coordinated effort to prevent… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 25th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #21 July 24, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 24, 2019
IMF cuts India’s growth forecast for 2019-20 to 7% The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a slower growth rate for India in 2019 and 2020.It has projected that Indian economy will grow at 7.0% in 2019 and 7.2% in 2020. The downward revision of 0.3 percentage point for both years reflects a weaker-than expected… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 24, 2019
