National Youth Awards The Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports(I/C) has conferred the National Youth Awards. The awards were conferred on individuals(aged between 15-29 years) and organizations for excellent work and contribution in different fields of development and social services. The objective of the awards is (a)to motivate young people to achieve excellence in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 14, 2019
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7 PM | What’s ailing India’s automobile market | 14 August, 2019
Context: Problems facing by automobile industry The Indian automotive industry has emerged as a ‘sunrise sector’ in the Indian economy. India is emerging as one of the world’s fastest growing passenger car markets and second largest two wheeler manufacturer. It is also home for the largest motor cycle manufacturer and fifth largest commercial vehicle manufacturer.… Continue reading 7 PM | What’s ailing India’s automobile market | 14 August, 2019
7 PM | Balancing T.N.’s growth model | 14th August, 2019
Context: The need to reduce the burden on Chennai’s water resources by diversifying other urban centers. Tamil Nadu Fact sheet: Tamil Nadu constitutes 4 percent of India’s land area and is inhabited by 6 percent of India’s population, but has only 2.5 percent of India’s water resources. In 2001, Chennai’s water requirement stood at 1,327… Continue reading 7 PM | Balancing T.N.’s growth model | 14th August, 2019
Daily Quiz #12 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 14, 2019
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Download: Prelims Marathon July, 2019 Compilation (MCQs , Answers and Explanations)
Friends, We are releasing the Prelims Marathon (or Daily Quiz)Compilation for the month of July, 2019. Download the ForumIAS Prelims Marathon (July, 2019) Compilation Clicking Here. For all other Important Downloads: Visit our Downloads Page About Prelims Marathon Initiative: The Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. About 5-7 Daily MCQs, excluding Saturday and Sunday. The questions are published in… Continue reading Download: Prelims Marathon July, 2019 Compilation (MCQs , Answers and Explanations)
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 13, 2019
Q.1) “Despite of differences at various levels, India-China relations are critical to realise Asian century.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Various legislations in india has failed to stop the rampant sexual abuse of children.” In light of this discuss the issue of child sex abuse in India. What should be done to prevent such crime? Answers Q.3)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 13, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 14th 2019
Archives GS-2 Centre sets the ball rolling for Jammu and Kashmir polls EC meets on fresh delimitation under new Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 57.3% allopathic practitioners are not qualified: Health Ministry At present, 57.3% of personnel currently practising allopathic medicine do not have a medical qualification,” states the Union Health Ministry’s data The contours… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 14th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 14th, 2019
Q.1) “Although development of tolerance is the first step for unity in India, what required is a positive celebration of cultural differences in India.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “In the era of growing social media tentacles across the globe, scrutiny of the facts and data is need of the hour.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 14th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #11 August 13, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 13, 2019
FinMin plans 16-point ‘KRA’ to push PSBs Finance Ministry has planned to closely monitor Public sector banks (PSBs) achievements on 16 key performance indicators (KPIs) at the branch, region, State and national level. This step was taken in the backdrop of PSBs market share declining while that of private banks is rising. PSBs accounted for… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 13, 2019
