Day: November 14, 2016
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9 PM Daily Brief – 14 Nov 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL (The Hindu) [1] Deal or no deal? India, Japan wrangle over N-pact note [2] SC sets up panel on night shelters Editorial Opinion [1]The big deal with Japan [2]. Watering the green shoots Economy (The Hindu) [1]. Move to cashless economy a key motive behind notes ban Indian Express [1]. Young and alienated Live…
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Mains 2016: Advancing the Budget Date
Context: The union government had decided to advance the budget presentation date by a month from the previous norm of end-February. The aim is that all spending authorities within the system, and those financially dependent on the Centre, be in a position to work out their activities with assured resources in the beginning of the year…
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Daily Editorials – Indo-Japan Relations
India-Japan Advantages for India Advantages for Japan Indo-Japanese relations Economic Strategic Way forward Agreement for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Indo-Japanese relations – Cultural ,Economic ,Strategic Limitations Context- Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his three-day visit to Japan, signed Agreement for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy deal with his…
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Mains 2016: Uniform Civil Code : The Big Picture
Context: The Ministry of Law and Justice sent a communication to the Law Commission requesting it to examine and report on all issues pertaining to a Uniform Civil Code. What is UCC? Uniform civil code is the proposal to replace the personal laws based on the scriptures and customs of each major religious community…
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Mains 2016: Peace in Columbia
Context: A referendum was held recently in Colombia to ratify the peace process signed by the government of Colombia and FARC rebels. The Colombian people rejected the peace agreement by voting against it. Colombia, situated at the north west of South America, has a presidential form of government. Its president Juan Manuel Santos…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 14th November
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 45 Minutes 1. What do you understand by Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)? India signed a historic civilian nuclear deal with Japan during the annual bilateral summit held in Tokyo recently. Discuss the mutual benefits of this deal for both…
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Must Read News Articles – November 14
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Deal or no deal? India, Japan wrangle over N-pact note: The document indicates a link between nuclear testing and the cancellation of the deal. SC sets up panel on night shelters: The Supreme Court has asked the government to respond on the lackadaisical attitude shown by authorities in providing…
