Archives GS 2 Heading towards strategic instability India must be alert as there is a possibility of emerging disruptive technologies prompting inadvertent conflict In the Northeast, a David versus Goliath battle The Chief Ministers of Meghalaya and Mizoram, a representative of the Nagaland Chief Minister, and an ally of the BJP government in Tripura declared… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 1st, 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 1, 2019
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers Q.1) The trade war between US on one side and China and Russia on the other side are signaling the beginning of a new Cold War. comment Q.2) Discuss… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 1, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : January 31, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 31, 2019
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7 PM | South African President’s Visit to India/ India-South Africa Issues: | 31 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, was the Chief Guest at India’s 70th Republic Day celebrations. Historical background: India’s relations with South Africa date back several centuries. Shared colonial legacy and post-independence development experience has framed India’s relationship with Africa. India and South Africa’s relations are anchored in common ideals,… Continue reading 7 PM | South African President’s Visit to India/ India-South Africa Issues: | 31 January, 2019
7 PM | Impact of Livestock on Climate Change | 31 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: According to a recent study by International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), cow urine may also contribute to global warming. Introduction: Livestock is used for meat, dairy products, eggs, fibre and leather, transport, and for manure to fertilize crops and for fuel. According to FAO 2006, the… Continue reading 7 PM | Impact of Livestock on Climate Change | 31 January, 2019
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 31, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 30, 2019
Archives Q.1) Discuss the different components of Bharatmala pariyojana. What significance does the programme hold? Answer: Bharatmala Pariyojana is an umbrella program for the highways sector that focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across India. The various components under the scheme are: Economic corridors development Inter-corridor & feeder roads National Corridors Efficiency… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 30, 2019
Must Read News Articles – January 31st, 2019
Archives GS 2 Centre hikes scholarships The Centre has hiked its popular research scholarship — called the Junior Research Fellowship — to Rs. 31,000 per month, a roughly 25% increase from the existing Rs. 25,000. States may have to fund for MGNREGA wages States struggling to pay workers under a national employment guarantee scheme have… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 31st, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 31, 2019
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers Q.1) Highlighting the contemporary challenges being faced by India analyse how Gandhi’s teachings can be used as a panacea in such circumstances. Q.2) Waste to energy plants in India… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 31, 2019
