Day: April 21, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 21 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] [1]India makes fresh bid to get Headley, Rana [2]States to be consulted on BC panel Bill [3]China’s Arunachal move ‘illegal’ [4]Logistics pact with U.S. ‘almost done [5]India, EU likely to resume talks Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] [1]Trading away our digital rights [2]Closer to Brussels Economy [The Hindu] [1]Auctions may help…
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Understanding Indian Monsoon
Context The Indian Meteorological Department has announced normal monsoon this year in 2017 after two drought years in 2014 and 2015, with respite in 2016. The fact that Indian agriculture is largely dependent on the monsoon reveals the good prospects for Indian economy ahead in the year given agriculture being the base. Simultaneously, it will…
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Must Read News Articles – April 21
The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL India makes fresh bid to get Headley, Rana: India has made a fresh request to the U.S. for the extradition of David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Rana, wanted for their roles in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. States to be consulted on BC panel Bill: A select committee of the Rajya Sabha…
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Download: Mains Marathon – February 2017 Compilation
Dear Aspirants, Here is the Mains Marathon– Feb, 2017 compilation. Download the compiled file of ForumIAS Mains Marathon Feb Compilation Here For Mains Marathon March, 2017 Compilation : Click Here Click Here for Other Important Downloads Summing up the Mains Marathon Initiative: 3-4 questions on a daily basis. Links will be provided – which should be…
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UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – April 21
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. What are Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)? Suggest some ways to reduce Non-Performing Assets in banks. (GS 3) नॉन-परफॉर्मिंग एसेट्स (एनपीए) क्या हैं? बैंकों में नॉन-परफॉर्मिंग एसेट्स को कम करने के कुछ तरीके सुझाएं। 2. What…