Context: INS Arihant, India’s first nuclear ballistic missile submarine, has completed its first “deterrence patrol”, operationalising India’s nuclear triad. What is Nuclear Triad? Nuclear Triad is a three-sided military-force structure consisting of land-launched nuclear missiles, nuclear-missile-armed submarines, and strategic aircraft with nuclear bombs and missiles. Nuclear Triad essentially has three major components-the strategic bombers, Inter… Continue reading India’s Nuclear Triad
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Magnificent Mary: on making history at World Boxing Championships
Magnificent Mary: on making history at World Boxing Championships News: Indian legendary boxer MC Mary Kom recently clinched her record-equalling sixth World Boxing Championship gold in New Delhi. Important Facts: Mary Kom defeated Hanna Okhota of Ukraine 5-0 via unanimous decision in the 48kg category to win her sixth gold. Mary Kom’s other titles at… Continue reading Magnificent Mary: on making history at World Boxing Championships
RBI eases ECB hedging norms for companies
RBI eases ECB hedging norms for companies News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased hedging norms for companies that raise funds through external commercial borrowings (ECBs). Important Facts: According to a notification issued by the central bank, the mandatory hedge coverage has been reduced from 100% to 70% under Track I of the… Continue reading RBI eases ECB hedging norms for companies
SC seeks govt reply on petition challenging amendments to Prevention of Corruption Act
SC seeks govt reply on petition challenging amendments to Prevention of Corruption Act News: The Supreme Court issued a notice to the central government on a petition, filed by the Centre for Public Interest, against amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act. Important Facts: Background: The Centre has notified amendments to the PC Act earlier… Continue reading SC seeks govt reply on petition challenging amendments to Prevention of Corruption Act
PIL urges Minimum Wages Act for domestic workers
PIL urges Minimum Wages Act for domestic workers News: Common Cause, along with the National Platform For Domestic Workers (NPDW) and Aruna Roy, has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court (SC) pleading for directions by the Court to ensure fair and humane working conditions for domestic workers. Important Facts: The petition has pleaded… Continue reading PIL urges Minimum Wages Act for domestic workers
Kartarpur corridor can build bridges: Venkaiah
Kartarpur corridor can build bridges: Venkaiah News: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu laid the foundation stone of Kartarpur corridor in Gurdaspur, a four-lane “human corridor” supposed to be completed by November 23, 2019, in time for Sikh founding Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary. Important Facts: The vice president called for a stronger focus on the… Continue reading Kartarpur corridor can build bridges: Venkaiah
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 27, 2018
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 27, 2018
Archives Q.1) Critically discuss economic and environmental cost of farm subsidies in India. Answer: Farm subsidies provide governmental financial to the farmers and agribusinesses to reduce their input expenditures and supplement their income. Economic cost: High burden of subsidies on exchequer. Distorts market prices of agricultural produce. Affects farmers income because of their lack of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 27, 2018
Must Read News Articles – November 27th, 2018
Archives GS 2 Kartarpur corridor can build bridges: Venkaiah The Kartarpur corridor between India and Pakistan will “open new doors” and is a “unifier, building bridges across old chasms”, said Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu PIL urges minimum wages for domestic workers A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking its intervention to bring dignity… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 27th, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 27, 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) Critically discuss economic and environmental cost of farm subsidies in India. Q.2) Examine the key features of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and analyse key issues related to… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 27, 2018
