Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each other’s answer In electoral bond case, the Supreme Court ordered all political parties to furnish the details of the electoral bond. Critically analyse supreme court judgement in context of electoral reforms… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 15th, 2019
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Must Read News Articles – April 15th, 2019
Archives GS 2 Opposition to move SC again for 50% paper trail verification Opposition parties on Sunday held a meeting to discuss the issue of EVM malfunctioning and said they will approach the Supreme Court again to demand that at least 50% of paper trails be verified with EVMs. A tale of two manifestos The… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 15th, 2019
MOTIVATION : “Ma Main Collector Ban Gaya” – Seeing my name in Final List (2/11) – IAS Rank 54
Dear Friends, We all can imagine how it feels to see one’s name in the final list. Some of our members have shared their feeling on Quest. One such old user is wunwun , also known as Sepoy No 44 and IWRA – An avid forum member – with public administration as an optional. He… Continue reading MOTIVATION : “Ma Main Collector Ban Gaya” – Seeing my name in Final List (2/11) – IAS Rank 54
MOTIVATION : How I Felt after seeing my Name in Final List of CSE 2018 – Yo Yo Choti Singh (1/11)
Dear Friends, As you all know that CSE Final Results have come. There is an active thread to discuss how people felt when they first saw their name in the final list of CSE 2018. ForumIAS Member Yo Yo Choti Singh shares his feelings, in his own words by Yo_Yo_Choti_Singh AIR 104 It was a… Continue reading MOTIVATION : How I Felt after seeing my Name in Final List of CSE 2018 – Yo Yo Choti Singh (1/11)
Life on Earth may have begun in ponds: study
According to a study from a group of scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT),first life on Earth was more likely to be developed in shallow bodies of water than in oceans.The study has shown that primitive ponds with 10 centimeters deep had higher concentration of nitrogen,a key ingredient for life on Earth. Further,it said… Continue reading Life on Earth may have begun in ponds: study
India to launch coffee consumption drive
India has planned to launch a coffee consumption campaign on behalf of global coffee growers who suffered huge financial losses on account of falling coffee prices and soaring labour cost. The five-year coffee consumption campaign will be organised in collaboration with top global roasters including Nestle,Starbucks,cafe chains and the Government of India. As per International… Continue reading India to launch coffee consumption drive
Eco toilet on Mount Everest
China has decided to build an eco-friendly toilet up the north slope of Mount Everest during this climbing season. The toilet will be equipped with a barrel fitted with rubbish bags underneath which will make it easier to collect human waste.The waste will then be collected and brought down the mountain. This decision was taken… Continue reading Eco toilet on Mount Everest
India could soon become a ‘NATO ally as US lawmakers introduced a new bill
US lawmakers has introduced a bill called HR 2123 to strengthen US-India strategic partnership.The legislation if passed would ensure that the US State Department treat India as a NATO ally for the purposes of the Arms Export Control Act. The proposed legislation follows the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA),2017.The NDAA had designated India as a major… Continue reading India could soon become a ‘NATO ally as US lawmakers introduced a new bill
Kim Jong Un said he is open to a third summit with President Donald Trump
North Korean leader has said that he is open to a third summit with US President.But the summit will take place only if United States offer mutually acceptable terms for an agreement.Further,US president has also welcomed the idea of a third summit. The two leaders had first met in Singapore last year.Further,they had also met… Continue reading Kim Jong Un said he is open to a third summit with President Donald Trump
India shifts to net steel importer in 2018-19 fiscal
India has emerged as a net importer of steel for the first time in three years during fiscal year 2019.It became a net importer despite being the second largest steel producer. India’s imports has increased due to (a)demand for better quality of steel in the domestic market and (b)reduced exports due to imposition of tariffs… Continue reading India shifts to net steel importer in 2018-19 fiscal

