Day: November 9, 2016
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9 PM Daily Brief – 9th November 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL (The Hindu) Rs. 500, Rs. 1,000 notes no longer legal tender ‘Corruption, black money & terrorism are festering sores’ Move was in the pipeline for months Centre extends AFSPA to check Naga factions ‘Keep birth database to curb female foeticide’ Economy (The Hindu) India to seek greater market access in U.K.…
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Daily Editorials – The Great Cash Clean up
The Great Cash Clean up What is black money– How does it help curb black money – Issues – Effect of black money on Indian economy- Other steps taken by government to curb black money- Positives till now- Context-The Prime Minister has announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes cease to be legal tenders.…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 9th November
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 45 Minutes 1. What is temperature inversion? Examine some reasons for the persistent smog in Delhi now. Link | NDTV 2. What is Universal Basic Income (UBI)? Is India ready for universal basic income? Live Mint-1 | Live Mint-2 3.…
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Must Read News Articles – November 9
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Rs. 500, Rs. 1,000 notes no longer legal tender: Decision taken to root out black money and fake notes. Do you have an action plan on pollution: SC: “Do you have a plan before pollution levels go to such an extent that it threatens human lives,” Chief Justice asked.…