President Kovind honoured with National order of Merit, highest award of Republic of Guinea Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has been awarded the National order of Merit by the President of Guinea. It is the highest award of Republic of Guinea. He has been awarded for his exceptional contribution to the advancement of overall relations… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 3, 2019
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7 PM | The taproot of conservation justice | 3rd August, 2019
Context: TheScheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA) and its importance. More in news: On February 13, 2019, the Supreme Court while hearing a petition filed by wildlife conservationists and former forest department officials, directed state governments to evict “encroachers” or the “illegal” forest dwellers. The verdict directly affects… Continue reading 7 PM | The taproot of conservation justice | 3rd August, 2019
7 PM | A two-track plan to raise exports to $1 trillion | 3rd August, 2019
Context: measures to increase exports India’s share in world exports is still very small at 1.8 per cent in 2018 compared to China’s 13.8 per cent. India should aim at raising its share in world exports to at least a respectable 5 per cent. For this, India’s exports (of goods) should reach around US$ 1000… Continue reading 7 PM | A two-track plan to raise exports to $1 trillion | 3rd August, 2019
Daily Quiz #3 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 3, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 2, 2019
Q.1) “India-Africa relation and trade is crucial for India to achieve $5 trillion economic goal”. Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Motor Vehicle Bill, 2019 will make Indian roads safer for travellers.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss how farm ponds can benefit Indian farmers and agriculture sector? Discuss methods to resolve agricultural issues in India. Answers Q.4) What is… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 2, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 3rd 2019
Archives GS-2 Assam’s NRC exercise: The registry test of citizenship The chaos surrounding the National Register of Citizens is yet another example of Assam’s long and difficult relationship with migrants. Congress chief no longer a permanent member of Jallianwala Bagh Trust LS passes change removing Congress president as permanent member of Trust managing monument UGC… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 3rd 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 3rd, 2019
Q.1) “Government policies has failed to arrest malaise of female foeticide in India. Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Gender justice in India is in poor state with poor woman suffering the most.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) What is hate crime? Discuss various causes and measures to stop hate crimes in India. The Hindu Q.4) What is… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 3rd, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #2 August 2, 2019
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7 PM | The problem of low investment in MSMEs and what we can do | 2nd July, 2019
Context: significance of Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and its structural reforms In accordance with the provision of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are classified as below: Manufacturing Sector Enterprise Category Investment in plant & machinery: Micro Enterprises Does not exceed twenty five lakh… Continue reading 7 PM | The problem of low investment in MSMEs and what we can do | 2nd July, 2019
7 PM | Finding the data on missing girls | 2nd July, 2019
Context: Skewed sex ratio in India and the flaws in data about Sex ratio at Birth. Sample Registration System (SRS): Registration of births and deaths is an important source for demographic data for socio-economic development and population control in developing countries. The data on population growth, fertility and mortality serves as the starting point for… Continue reading 7 PM | Finding the data on missing girls | 2nd July, 2019
