Q.1) “India’s Afghanistan foreign policy has been successful in instilling a sense of confidence among Afghanistan about India.” In light of this discuss whether India should intervene militarily in Afghanistan? The Hindu Q.2) “India and China shares age old bilateral relations, which were, deteriorated only in past few decades.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 26th, 2019
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7 PM | A bottom-up approach to conservation | 26th August, 2019
Context: Devolution of power to protect the Western Ghats About the Western Ghats: One of the 34 Biodiversity hot spots of the world, the Western Ghats, together with the west coast form an important ecological region, springing from the Arabian Sea coast to the montane heights of over 2,000 m. The Western Ghats straddle the… Continue reading 7 PM | A bottom-up approach to conservation | 26th August, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 24, 2019
Q.1) “No first use policy of India is based upon the idea of minimum deterrence and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.” In light of this discuss the need of revisit to India’s No first use policy. Answers Q.2) “Russia’s far-east region is economically and strategically important for India to counter China in the region.” Comment. Answers… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 24, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 26th 2019
GS-2 Manmohan Singh set to lose SPG Cover The Narendra Modi government is likely to withdraw the Special Protection Group (SPG) from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s security detail shortly Rifts emerge as G7 summit kicks off The G7 gathering is taking place against a backdrop of worries about a global economic downturn and coincides… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 26th 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #20 August 24, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 24, 2019
San-Sadhan’ Hackathon The government has invited applications for its latest initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission called the ‘San-Sadhan’ Hackathon, The initiative aims to ease the lives of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) by making toilets smarter, more accessible and easier to use. The initiative is being organized jointly by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 24, 2019
7 PM | Cleaning Mumbai’s coastal water, naturally | 24th August, 2019
Context: artificial reefs and their significance in coastal areas Submerged shipwrecks are the most common form of artificial reef. Oil and gas platforms, bridges, lighthouses, and other offshore structures often function as artificial reefs. Marine resource managers also create artificial reefs in underwater areas that require a structure to enhance the habitat for reef organisms,… Continue reading 7 PM | Cleaning Mumbai’s coastal water, naturally | 24th August, 2019
7 PM | Old new friends | 24th August, 2019
Context: India – France relations. More in news: PM Modi is on an official state visit to France at the invitation of the French President for a bilateral summit on August 22-23 in Paris and to participate in the G7 Summit on August 25-26 in Biarritz. India and France released a joint statement on August… Continue reading 7 PM | Old new friends | 24th August, 2019
Daily Quiz #20 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 24, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 23, 2019
Q.1) “Auto-industries in India are facing negative growth from a long time” Discuss various reasons for it and give some solutions. Answers Q.2) “Linking Aadhaar to social media is an infringement on privacy of individual and can be damaging to democracy.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Critically analyse various provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 23, 2019
