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[Burning Issue] Feminisation of agriculture sector

Context Since 2017, October 15 is celebrated as Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas in India. INTRODUCTION Economic Survey 2017-18, says that with growing rural to urban migration by men, there is ‘feminisation’ of agriculture sector, with increasing number of women in multiple roles as cultivators, entrepreneurs, and labourers. Globally, there is empirical evidence that women have… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Feminisation of agriculture sector

[Burning Issue] National Biopharma Mission

Why in news? Recently, a loan agreement of US$ 125.00 million was signed between India and World Bank for a National Biopharma Mission’s project titled “Innovate in India (i3) for inclusiveness”. Need of Mission India has been an active player in the pharmaceutical industry and has contributed globally towards making life-saving drugs and low-cost pharmaceutical… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Biopharma Mission

2nd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The UTSONMOBILE application is developed by: a) IRCTC b) Google c) National Informatics Centre d) Centre for Railway Information Systems Inspired by: [pib] Railways rolls out All-India Unreserved Mobile Ticketing facility (UTS on Mobile) https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-railways-rolls-out-all-india-unreserved-mobile-ticketing-facility-uts-on-mobile/ Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Agni –I Missile System: Agni-I is a short-range ballistic missile… Continue reading 2nd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

1st November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The schemes of Sammruddhi,  Unnati and Airavata which aimed for skill education of socially marginalized communities belong to which of the following states? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Odisha c) Maharashtra d) Karnataka Inspired by: Karnataka launches SC/ST entrepreneurship scheme https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/karnataka-launches-sc-st-entrepreneurship-scheme/ Q.2) Consider the following statements with reference to the Financial Stability and Development Council… Continue reading 1st November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

[Video] UPSC Prelims Trend Analysis (2013 to 2018) and Strategy for 2019 Prelims

Here is a detailed trend analysis of previous years UPSC Prelims GS Papers by Sajal sir In this video he focuses on: – Subject level trend analysis of last 6 years Prelims papers – Strategy for 2019 prelims (which sources to refer) – Scrutinizing the 2018 prelims paper (destroying the myth that clearing UPSC prelims… Continue reading [Video] UPSC Prelims Trend Analysis (2013 to 2018) and Strategy for 2019 Prelims

Here is a detailed trend analysis of previous years UPSC Prelims GS Papers by Sajal sir In this video he focuses on: – Subject level trend analysis of last 6 years Prelims papers – Strategy for 2019 prelims (which sources to refer) – Scrutinizing the 2018 prelims paper (destroying the myth that clearing UPSC prelims… Continue reading [Video] UPSC Prelims Trend Analysis (2013 to 2018) and Strategy for 2019 Prelims

31st October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Lokayan 18 is a: a) Military Exercise b) SPV for Swachh Bharat c) Naval Expedition d) Seabed exploration mission Inspired by: [pib] INS Tarangini returns after Vogage across the World https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-ins-tarangini-returns-after-vogage-across-the-world/ Q.2) Recently India and Japan has concluded a Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA), a move that will help in bringing greater stability in foreign… Continue reading 31st October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

30th October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Tesla Coil: It produces high-voltage, low-current, and high frequency alternating-current electricity. It allows wireless transfer of electricity. The same principle is used to produce sparks in E-crackers. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) 1 and 2 c) 2 and 3 d)… Continue reading 30th October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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[Burning Issue] Does India require an anti-lynching law?

Why in news? Recently SC condemned the recent spate of lynchings as horrendous acts of mobocracy and told Parliament to make lynching a separate offence. What is Mob Lynching? Lynching is a premeditated extrajudicial killing by a group. It is most often used to characterize informal public executions by a mob in order to punish an alleged transgressor,… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Does India require an anti-lynching law?

29 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an apex governmental body to address governmental corruption in India. With reference to the CVC, consider the following statements: It has the status of an autonomous body, free of control from any executive authority, charged with monitoring all vigilance activity under the Government of India. It was set up… Continue reading 29 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

[Burning Issue] India-US COMCASA Agreement

Context India and the U.S. signed COMCASA agreement on the side lines of the inaugural 2+2 dialogue. India & US towards a strategic partnership The defense relationship between the United States and India, on a steady upward trajectory this decade, crossed an important milestone last week. During the first-ever “two-plus-two” meeting of the two countries’… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India-US COMCASA Agreement

27 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to India’s first engine-less train, Train 18, consider the following statements: It is a self-propelled engine-less train. It is 100% manufactured under Make in India Project. It is faster than Shatabdi Express. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) All are correct b) Only 1 c) 1 and 2 d)… Continue reading 27 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

26 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) Award 2018: India’s Unnayan Banka and Unified Agriculture Markets initiatives have won the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) award 2018. CAPAM International Innovations Awards (IIA) is held bi-annually. Which of the given statements is/are correct?… Continue reading 26 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

[Burning Issue] Should India have Two Time Zones?

Background The time difference between the westernmost part of India and the easternmost point is approximately two hours, the effect of which is that the sun rises and sets much earlier than it does in the rest of the country. Most Indians are not particularly worried about Indian Standard Time (IST), except for those who live in the Northeast where the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Should India have Two Time Zones?

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