Seek ‘complete autonomy’: Leh, Kargil pass resolution for separate division for Ladakh region News: Recently the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil and Leh passed a resolution demanding divisional status for Ladakh. Important Facts: Ladakh is currently administered by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir. If divisional status is provided, there will be separate Divisional Commissioner for Ladakh… Continue reading Seek ‘complete autonomy’: Leh, Kargil pass resolution for separate division for Ladakh region
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The Michel test case: on India’s extradition track record
The Michel test case: on India’s extradition track record News: Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper deal extradited to India. Important Facts: India’s track record with securing the extradition of fugitives is modest, with only about a third of all requests since 2002 being accepted. Amongst the 44 countries India has extradition… Continue reading The Michel test case: on India’s extradition track record
Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for November, 2018
Download the 10 PM Current affairs Compilation for the month of November, 2018 by clicking the link given below:- 10 PM Quiz November 2018 compilation About 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz The 10 PM Daily Quiz is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. It is a daily initiative containing 5-8 MCQs based on the important news… Continue reading Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for November, 2018
Social forestry, Agro-forestry and Urban forestry: An Overview
Urban forestry: Urban forestry is the art and science of managing trees and forest resources in and around urban community ecosystems for availing physiological, sociological, economic and aesthetic benefits trees provide for society. Urban Forestry concentrates on all tree-dominated as well as other green resources in and around urban areas, such as woodlands, public and… Continue reading Social forestry, Agro-forestry and Urban forestry: An Overview
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 7, 2018
Archives Q.1) The G20 bloc brings congruence between developed and developing countries. In this light evaluate the relevance of G20. Answer: The G20 membership comprises a mix of the world’s largest advanced and emerging economies. It was established in 2008 amidst the global financial crisis to increase international economic cooperation. Challenges to relevance of G20:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 7, 2018
Must Read News Articles – December 8th, 2018
Archives GS 2 An invitation to corruption? The Electoral Bond Scheme inhibits the citizen’s capacity to meaningfully participate in political and public life End this long trauma It is time to repeal the Habitual Offenders Act, which has only ended up re-stigmatising marginalised communities Uneasy truce The 90-day trade truce between China and the United… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – December 8th, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : December 7, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – December 7, 2018 (Overview of GDP back series data)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source: Three years ago, key statistics panel revised UPA growth up, Niti Aayog rejected it Analysis: Overview of GDP back series data
Overview of GDP back series data
Context: Three years after the shift to the new base year of 2011-12, the CSO and NITI Aayog jointly released the back series GDP data detailing growth numbers for 2004-05 to 2011-12. GDP calculation process and Central Statistical Office Introduction of GVA at basic prices in India In India, GDP is estimated by Central Statistical Office… Continue reading Overview of GDP back series data
