JALDOOT News:Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change has launched the ‘Jaldoot’ initiative. Facts: About Jaldoot: Jaldoot is a unique initiative that is designed to take the message of water conservation to the masses. This initiative was launched by the Regional Outreach Bureau(ROB) in association with MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation). Under this… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 17th, 2019
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7 PM | The slow climb to the trillion economy peak | 17th September, 2019
Context: To be a $5 trillion economy, the real reasons of economic slowdown needs to be addressed. More in News: On Independence Day, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that India would be a $5-trillion economy in 2024. The latest annual report of the RBI for the fiscal year 2018-19 (or FY19) confirmed that the Indian… Continue reading 7 PM | The slow climb to the trillion economy peak | 17th September, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 16, 2019
Q.1) “Transparency must be accompanied by accountability, and that is where the RTI act has great value and significance.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Aadhaar linkage to social media is a double edged sword.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss prospects of enforcing a uniform civil code in India. Do you think it will endanger diversity of India? Answers… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 16, 2019
Download: Prelims Marathon August, 2019 Compilation (MCQs , Answers and Explanations)
Friends, We are releasing the Prelims Marathon (or Daily Quiz)Compilation for the month of August, 2019. Download the ForumIAS Prelims Marathon (August, 2019) Compilation Clicking Here. For all other Important Downloads: Visit our Downloads Page About Prelims Marathon Initiative: About 5-7 Daily MCQs, excluding Saturday and Sunday. The questions are published in the evening everyday around 4 PM.
Must Read News Articles-September 17th 2019
GS-2 ‘Delighted’ by Trump’s decision to join Houston rally, says Modi ”It highlights the strength of the relationship and recognition of contribution of Indian community to American society and economy”, PM Modi said SC finds death, terror, violence from 1990 ‘formidable reasons’ for J&K lockdown The Supreme Court on Monday found the government’s statistics of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 17th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 17th, 2019
Q.1) “Idea of treating Hindi as the national language runs contrary to the spirit of the Constitution and our country’s linguistic diversity”.Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “While digital connectivity and literacy have increased over time, these have not adequately translated into digital knowledge of public affairs.”In light of this discuss the need of a public information… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 17th, 2019
7 PM |From plate to plough: the right to choose | 16th September, 2019
Context: significance of Zero Budget Natural Farming and direct cash transfer of subsidies in India. Governments in both developed and developing countries intervene in agriculture with a view to achieving a wide range of economic and social objectives. The reasons for government intervention are diverse and varied. Some of the most cited reasons for intervention… Continue reading 7 PM |From plate to plough: the right to choose | 16th September, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 14, 2019
Q.1) “Political influence and lack of critical debate has led to inefficient education system in India.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Agriculture crisis in India is a result bad policies and lack of market linkages.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Do you think policy of punishment and penalties can be effective in changing wrong behaviour of an individual? Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 14, 2019
Must Read News Articles-September 16th 2019
GS-2 Effort worth emulation: On Rajasthan’s public information portal Rajasthan’s Jan Soochna portal is a step in the right direction for transparency in governance A dilution that falls short of the law Several loopholes in the process of the substitution of Article 370 make the action problematic The litmus test for free speech Freedom of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 16th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 16th, 2019
Q.1) “Transparency must be accompanied by accountability, and that is where the RTI act has great value and significance.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Aadhaar linkage to social media is a double edged sword.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss prospects of enforcing a uniform civil code in India. Do you think it will endanger linguistic diversity… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 16th, 2019
