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Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence

Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence News: The article discusses about INS Arihant, India’s first nuclear ballistic missile submarine, has completed its first “deterrence patrol”, operationalising India’s nuclear triad. Important Facts: The INS Arihant completes India’s nuclear triad by adding maritime strike capability to land- and air-based delivery platforms. All the big five nuclear… Continue reading Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence

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Slums in India

What is a slum? Slum is a contiguous settlement where the inhabitants are characterized as having inadequate housing and basic services. Cities Alliance Action Plan describes slums as neglected parts of cities where housing and living conditions are appallingly poor. Census of India 2011 explained slums as residential areas where dwellings areunfit for human habitation… Continue reading Slums in India

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 22, 2018

Archives Q.1) Critically examine the impact of urbanization on water bodies. What are the various government interventions in tackling loss of urban water bodies in India? Suggest remedial measures. Answer: The one thing that is common to Mumbai, Srinagar and Chennai floods highlights how unfettered urbanisation has led to the depletion of water bodies in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 22, 2018

Must Read News Articles – November 23rd, 2018

Archives GS 2 Aligning the triad INS Arihant’s inaugural sea patrol must spark a debate on the state of India’s nuclear deterrence Get the model right For state-sponsored insurance, governments should avoid insurance companies Unlawful dissolution The J&K Governor’s action controverts what has been laid down by the Supreme Court GS 3 Falling crude puts… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 23rd, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 23, 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) Discuss with examples the impact of human intervention on natural hazards.     Q.2) How does the 3D printing technology work? List out the advantages and disadvantages of the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 23, 2018

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