Wawe Summit 2019 News:Union Human Resource Development Minister has launched the Waste Management Accelerator for Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs (WAWE Summit 2019). Facts: About the summit: The summit will be the largest gathering of young women students who will promote entrepreneurship in waste management and provide alternatives to single-use plastic carry bags. The summit is jointly… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 20th, 2019
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7 PM | A suggestion to reform India’s architecture of fiscal federalism | 20th September, 2019
Context: Amendments in Term of Reference of the Fifteenth Finance Commission and its implications. More in news: On 29 July 2019, the government amended and added to the terms of reference (TOR) of the 15th Finance Commission (15th FC), asking it to “… examine whether a separate mechanism for funding of defence and internal security… Continue reading 7 PM | A suggestion to reform India’s architecture of fiscal federalism | 20th September, 2019
Daily Quiz #17 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 20, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 19, 2019
Q.1) “The developing situation and conditions in Yemen could cast a shadow over Indian interests in the region.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “With looming water crisis situation, government need to promote traditional methods of water conservation.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the role played by Indian diaspora in India’s growth story and diplomatic efforts. Answers Q.4) Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 19, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 20th 2019
GS-1 Keeladi findings traceable to 6th century BCE: report Carbon dating suggests that the cultural deposits may be 300 years older than believed GS-2 India unlikely to meet ‘Poshan Abhiyaan’ targets, finds study The study points out that India will miss its target for stunting levels of 25% by 9.6%; underweight target of 22.7% by… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 20th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 20th, 2019
Q.1) “Regional languages have become the official languages of the States”. In light of this critically analyse the issue of having a common official language in at national level. The Hindu Q.2) “Haphazard developmental projects often lead to disasters.” Discuss in the light of recent disaster caused by Narmada flooding. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 20th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #16 September 19, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 19th, 2019
Rustom-2 News:Rustom-2 has crashed during a trial at Karnataka’s Chitradurga district. Facts: About Rustom-2: Rustom 2 is part of the Rustom line of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs) that includes Rustom-I, Rustom-H and Rustom-C. The drone was developed for use by all three services of the Indian armed forces primarily for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 19th, 2019
7 PM | Focusing on health, education of women will bring down population, increase work participation | 19th September, 2019
Context: Policy-making in India has in recent decades been generally neutral to data and research. However, in matters of demography, particularly while prescribing strong punitive measures for having large families, decisions must be taken based on rigorous analysis of the data to avoid a China type crisis. World Population Prospects 2019: It is released by… Continue reading 7 PM | Focusing on health, education of women will bring down population, increase work participation | 19th September, 2019
Daily Quiz #16 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 19, 2019
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