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Monuments in India: issues and Challenges

Context: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation wants monuments like Swaminarayan Temple, Chakudiya Mahadev and Karnamukteshwar temple and others to be included in the list of heritage monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. What is an Ancient Monument? The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 defines an ‘Ancient Monument’ as any structure,… Continue reading Monuments in India: issues and Challenges

Must Read News Articles – November 9th, 2018

Archives GS 2 What next after #MeToo? It is important to use this moment to craft a new, more effective framework for due process India to join Afghanistan peace talks today In a significant departure from India’s stand on engaging the Taliban, the government announced it would participate at a “non-official” level, sending two former… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 9th, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 9, 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) Explain how ocean currents help in establishing global heat balance. Also explain the relationship between ocean currents and habitability of the coastal areas. Q.2)   Discuss the problems related… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 9, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 6, 2018

Archives Q.1) If India does not resolve its differences with its small neighbors, it will only pave the way for China to assert itself more in the India’s neighbourhood. Discuss. Answer: From Sri Lanka to Nepal, most of India’s smaller neighbours often played the “China card” whenever they had any differences with India. Reasons for… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 6, 2018

Centre eyes seaplanes in UDAN 3

Centre eyes seaplanes in UDAN 3 News: The Centre is inviting bids for connecting selected destinations under the regional connectivity scheme (RCS) leading to seaplanes operating commercial passenger flights in India. Important Facts: Opening the third round of the RCS, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has invited proposals for air routes that include tourist destinations… Continue reading Centre eyes seaplanes in UDAN 3

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