October 20th Current Affairs Quiz
October 20th Static Quiz on Science and Technology
20th October – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents The sorry plight of the Andhra Pradesh higher judiciary How fertiliser subsidy works A long way from 1962 THE SORRY PLIGHT OF THE ANDHRA PRADESH HIGHER JUDICIARY Context: The letter of the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister cannot be brushed aside as interference with judicial independence Relevance: GS Paper 2: Separation of Powers (between different […]
PIB 19th October
Contents Malabar 2020 Naval Exercise. CSIR-IHBT makes history by introducing asafoetida (Heeng) cultivation in Indian Himalayan region. Grand ICT Challenge under Jal Jeevan Mission receives impressive response; Aims to harness vibrant ‘Internet of Things’ eco-systems for creating smart rural water supply system. ADB, India sign $177 million loan for state road improvements in Maharashtra Milestone […]
Separation of Power and Independence of Judiciary for UPSC Exam
Relevance: GS Paper 2: Separation of Powers (between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms, institutions); Judiciary (structure, organisation functioning) Mains Questions: Do you think that constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain. 15 marks The judiciary is the important […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 20 October 2020
Contents China GDP growth accelerates to 4.9% Unemployment rate falls, scope for improvement Australia to join Malabar naval exercise More than half of farmers oppose farm laws: survey CHINA GDP GROWTH ACCELERATES TO 4.9% Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? China’s economic growth continued to gain momentum in the third quarter, with the GDP […]