The Trump retrenchment News: The article analyses the effects of Trump’s announcement to pull out American forces from Afghanistan and future role of regional players. Facts: Trump has announced withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, reducing their number to just 7000. American pullout raises concerns of insecurity in the region i.e. Afghanistan, South and Central… Continue reading The Trump retrenchment
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A solution in search of a problem: on 10% reservations
A solution in search of a problem: on 10% reservations Article: Sonalde Desai director at National Data Innovation Centre discuss about implications of the EWS quota Bill. Important Analysis: Recently, Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019, creating a 10% quota for the economically weaker sections (EWS) has been passed. It is in the view that, the… Continue reading A solution in search of a problem: on 10% reservations
Cabinet approves 3 new AIIMS in J&K, Gujarat
Cabinet approves 3 new AIIMS in J&K, Gujarat News: Union Cabinet approved the setting up of three All India Institutes of Medical Sciences in Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat. Facts: Three AIIMS will be setup at Samba in Jammu, Pulwama in Kashmir and in Rajkot, Gujarat. The institutes will be set up under the Pradhan… Continue reading Cabinet approves 3 new AIIMS in J&K, Gujarat
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 11, 2019
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Must Read News Articles – January 11th, 2019
Archives GS 2 ‘Adultery, homosexuality not acceptable in Army Adultery and homosexuality have been decriminalised in the country by the Supreme Court, but the Army is “conservative” and they will not be allowed to “perpetuate into the Army,” Army chief General Bipin Rawat said on Thursday. Kerala records a rising graph of crimes against children… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 11th, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 11, 2019
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers Q.1) DNA Technology Regulation Bill 2018 is a big step toward much needed reform in Criminal Justice system of India. Comment? Q.2) What can be justification for introducing economic… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 11, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : January 10, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 10, 2019
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – January 10, 2018 (Farm Loan Waiver:)
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The space race: on China’s moon mission
The space race: on China’s moon mission News: China’s recent moon mission could trigger rivalry with the U.S. in outer space. Important Facts: Why China and U.S are competing. Potential for Fuel reserve – Unlike earth, the moon has an abundance of helium-3. In the far future, this can serve as the ideal fuel to… Continue reading The space race: on China’s moon mission
