Is it time to abolish the death penalty News: The Supreme Court Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction on the immediate execution of four death row convicts in the December 16 gang rape and murder case. Important Analysis: The Supreme Court in 2018 had upheld its verdict of awarding the death penalty… Continue reading Is it time to abolish the death penalty
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 14, 2018
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Corporate governance Framework in India: Analysis
What is Corporate Governance: Corporate governance is the system by which companies are directed and controlled. Boards of directors are responsible for the governance of their companies. Corporate governance is therefore about what the board of a company does and how it sets the values of the company, and it is to be distinguished from… Continue reading Corporate governance Framework in India: Analysis
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 13, 2018
Archives Q.1) Women empowerment is not possible without involving them in decision making at all levels. Examine. Answer: Empowerment of women involves strengthening their social, political and economic status. SHGs have demonstrated that successful economic empowerment of women and their families must be through a women led process. 73rd and 74th amendments gave power to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 13, 2018
Must Read News Articles – December 14th, 2018
Archives GS 2 Lack of basic rights for the aged a concern: SC The court directed that the Centre should prepare a plan of action for giving publicity to the provisions of 2007 Act and ensure that the State governments carry out and execute the provisions of the law. SC bats for rights of death… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – December 14th, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 14, 2018
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) At a time when world is divided between socialists and capitalists the concept of ‘integral humansim’ provides a middle path. Explain. Q.2) Recently Niti Ayog remarked “Indeed, unemployment… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 14, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 13, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – December 13, 2018 (Climate Finance)
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Where is India’s current account deficit headed
Where is India’s current account deficit headed News: India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to a four-year high of 2.9% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the July-September period, up from 2.4% in April-June this year. Facts: Current Account Deficit Current account measures the flow of goods, services and investments into and out of the… Continue reading Where is India’s current account deficit headed
