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17th December
[Video] Economics Demystified: Economic Inequality
This video is a part of our Demystifying Economics- Core & Current Affairs Buildup Lecture Series The lecture covers the following topics: 1) The theory of protectionism 2) The basic theory of trade barriers: Tariffs 3) US-China trade war 4) Cost of tariffs imposition 5) Gains and losses from impositions of tariffs Know more about… Continue reading [Video] Economics Demystified: Economic Inequality
[RSTV-Big Picture]-Women in Combat Role
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on 15 December said there are women officers engaged in exercises like mining and de-mining operations and also manning the air defence system, but cited difficulties in assigning them frontline combat roles. He said that in frontline combat there are risks of officers getting killed. In combat, when body bags… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture]-Women in Combat Role
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on 15 December said there are women officers engaged in exercises like mining and de-mining operations and also manning the air defence system, but cited difficulties in assigning them frontline combat roles. He said that in frontline combat there are risks of officers getting killed. In combat, when body bags… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture]-Women in Combat Role
[Burning Issue] Ten Years after the Mumbai Attack
CONTEXT Ten years ago, Pakistan carried out one of the most heinous of terror attacks perpetrated anywhere in the world. The 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, named after the date in 2008. The targets were carefully chosen after being surveyed for maximum impact, viz. the Taj and Oberoi Hotels, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the Jewish centre… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Ten Years after the Mumbai Attack
17th December 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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16th December
15th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The ICESat-2 recently seen in news is an initiative related to: a) Studying polar regions of Moon b) Study of Arctic and Antarctic c) Traces if water on Mars d) None Inspired by: NASA’s ICESat-2 maps Antarctic ice sheet melting: Study https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasas-icesat-2-maps-antarctic-ice-sheet-melting-study/ Q.2) Consider the following statements: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) adjudicates… Continue reading 15th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
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15th December
[AIR-Spotlight]-Indian Economy in Current Scenario
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had exuded confidence that India will be the fastest growing Economy and said that the Government is committed to meet the fiscal deficit target of 3.3% for the current financial year.Lastly,he also said that in the next few years,India is poised to grow in band rate of 7-8%.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had exuded confidence that India will be the fastest growing Economy and said that the Government is committed to meet the fiscal deficit target of 3.3% for the current financial year.Lastly,he also said that in the next few years,India is poised to grow in band rate of 7-8%.
14th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) With reference to the OSIRIS-REx mission, consider the following statements: It aims to study various asteroids and meteors in space. It is a mission under the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). It will fly back samples from asteroid Bennu to Earth. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) 2 and… Continue reading 14th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Big Data and its Applications
What is Big Data? Big data is a term that describes the large volume of data – both structured and unstructured beyond the ability of commonly used software tools to capture, curate, manage, and process data within a tolerable elapsed time. It’s what organizations do with the data that matters. Big data can be… Continue reading Big Data and its Applications
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14th December
Rare Earth Elements
The rare earth elements (REE) are a set of seventeen metallic elements. These include the fifteen lanthanides on the periodic table in addition to scandium and yttrium that show similar physical and chemical properties to the lanthanides The REEs have unique catalytic, metallurgical, nuclear, electrical, magnetic and luminescent properties. While named ‘rare earth’, they are… Continue reading Rare Earth Elements
13th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) With reference to the UN Panel of External Auditors, consider the following statements: It is the only UN panel to ensure a transparent and accurate basis for the financial decisions made by the United Nations and its Specialized Agencies. India is the only Asian member of this Panel. Which of the given statements is/are… Continue reading 13th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[RSTV-Big Picture] Humanising Prisons
The Supreme Court has once again on 13 December made a strong observation on the situation of prisoners lodged in jails. The Supreme Court has issued instructions to all state governments to make changes in prison rules. During the hearing, the court said that in all the states, prisoners’ rights should be fully taken care… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture] Humanising Prisons
The Supreme Court has once again on 13 December made a strong observation on the situation of prisoners lodged in jails. The Supreme Court has issued instructions to all state governments to make changes in prison rules. During the hearing, the court said that in all the states, prisoners’ rights should be fully taken care… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture] Humanising Prisons
14th December 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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13th December
12th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The ENSURE portal for DBT transfer is related to activities in: a) Animal Husbandry b) Scholarships c) Farm Loans d) LPG subsidy Inspired by: [pib] “ENSURE” Portal for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-ensure-portal-for-direct-benefit-transfer-dbt/ Q.2) The PCS 1x is an initiative under: a) Ministry of HRD b) Ministry of Shipping c) Ministry of Commerce and… Continue reading 12th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
13th December 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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Polar Sciences – Arctic, Antarctic, Himalayas, etc.
ARCTIC India initiated its Arctic Research Program in 2007 with thrust on climate change in the circumpolar north. The major objectives of the Indian Research in Arctic Region are as follows: To study the hypothesized tele-connections between the Arctic climate and the Indian monsoon by analyzing the sediment and ice core records from the Arctic… Continue reading Polar Sciences – Arctic, Antarctic, Himalayas, etc.
12th December
11th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Which of the following Asian countries is not a member of Commonwealth of Nations? Indonesia Nepal Myanmar Sri Lanka Select the correct alternative: a) 1 and 4 b) 1, 2 and 3 c) 2 and 4 d) All of the above Inspired by: Maldives applies to rejoin Commonwealth https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/maldives-applies-to-rejoin-commonwealth/ Q.2) The Noney bridge, the… Continue reading 11th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
10th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Recently the International Conference on Sustainable Water Management was held. With reference to this conference, which of the given statements is/are correct? The conference was organized by NITI Aayog. It aims to create awareness of water-related problems at local, regional, national and international levels. Select the correct codes from following options: a) Both 1… Continue reading 10th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
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