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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 17, 2019
Q.1) “Government’s existing technology vision for the digital economy, hinges on data localisation to solve multiple problems, unfortunately it misses a number of issues and hidden costs”. Critically examine. Suggest some measures to resolve these issues. Answers Q.2) “Adequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) amenities, including waste management and environmental cleaning services, are critical to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 17, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 18th 2019
GS-1 Remnants of Iron Age in Malampuzha A team of explorers from Government Victoria College have discovered iron implements belonging to the Iron Age in Kerala from the catchment area of the Malampuzha dam. GS-2 Centre proposes common MBBS exit exam; NEET to apply to AIIMS also The Union Cabinet has approved the National Medical… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 18th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 18th, 2019
Q.1) “National Register of Citizens though well intentioned, has many problems; majority of which are borne by the poorest”. Comment. Examine the need of National Register of Citizens. The Hindu Q.2) “A transition to electric vehicle transportation demand major efforts by the government but also need extra efforts of Indian automobile industry”. Discuss. What should… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 18th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #15 July 17, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 17, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here In battle against spread of chikungunya and dengue, ICMR finds unlikely ally — bacteria Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed a strain of the Aedes aegypti mosquito into which Wolbachia, a naturally occurring bacteria, is introduced. The mosquito variant has been… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 17, 2019
7 PM | Time ripe for sovereign external borrowing | 17th July, 2019
Context: sovereign borrowing and its impact on Indian economy Sovereign borrowing means raising the money from foreign markets by issuing government bonds by the government/central bank of a country. A sovereign debt or sovereign loan is not owed by a country’s citizens, but by its government. It is not considered a national debt and the… Continue reading 7 PM | Time ripe for sovereign external borrowing | 17th July, 2019
7 PM | The wheels to a low-carbon transport system | 17th July, 2019
Context: Low-carbon transport system and sustainable development of economy. What is the need for low-carbon transport system in India? Urbanisation: Projections indicate that by 2026, 38% of Indians will live in cities and the urban population will grow to 534 million (“Population Projections 2026,” 2006), as against 31% and 377 million as per the 2011… Continue reading 7 PM | The wheels to a low-carbon transport system | 17th July, 2019
Daily Quiz #15 UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 17, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 16, 2019
Q.1) “It is estimated that in just 30 years from now, half of India will be living in cities”. In the context of threat of water crisis, how can we ensure the next generations water security to next generations? Suggest some best eco-management practices to ensure water security. Answered Q.2) “In the upcoming years, a… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 16, 2019
