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New rules for foreigners in detention centres

New rules for foreigners in detention centres News: The government has informed the Supreme Court that new guidelines are being framed for keeping foreign nationals in detention centres across the country. Important Facts: 2.    Background: The issue of framing of detention manual for keeping foreign nationals had cropped up when the apex court was hearing… Continue reading New rules for foreigners in detention centres

No respite from poverty for Muslims

No respite from poverty for Muslims News: The article discusses about the deteriorating economic condition of Muslims  despite India being the fastest-growing large economy. Important Facts: The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) 68th round (2011-12) labour force survey by an analysis of the data on economic and educational indicators for various religious groups reveals that… Continue reading No respite from poverty for Muslims

India’s nuclear triad is complete with INS Arihant ending its first deterrence patrol

India’s nuclear triad is complete with INS Arihant ending its first deterrence patrol News: 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… Continue reading India’s nuclear triad is complete with INS Arihant ending its first deterrence patrol

U.S. imposes ‘toughest ever’ sanctions on Iran

U.S. imposes ‘toughest ever’ sanctions on Iran News: US has granted temporary waivers for Iran oil imports to eight countries including India owing to the significant reductions in their oil imports from Iran. Important Facts:     India, China, Greece, Italy, Turkey, South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey  are the eight major importers of Iranian oil who… Continue reading U.S. imposes ‘toughest ever’ sanctions on Iran

Child marriage in India

Context:The Supreme Courtdismissed a PIL petition seeking a judicial order to lower the legal marriageable age of men from 21 to 18 years. Definition: Child marriage in India is defined as the marriage solemnized between two people where the female is below the age of 18 years and the male is below the age of… Continue reading Child marriage in India

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 5, 2018

Archives Q.1) Discuss the impact of media on Indian society? How media could play a constructive role in bringing communal harmony? Answer: Impact on Indian society: Media is the reflection of our society and it depicts what and how society works. Media, either it is printed, electronic or the web is the only medium, which… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 5, 2018

Must Read News Articles – November 6th, 2018

Archives GS 2 U.S. imposes ‘toughest ever’ sanctions on Iran India, China, Greece, Italy, Turkey, South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey get U.S. sanctions waivers for Iran oil imports India’s nuclear triad is complete with INS Arihant ending its first deterrence patrol India on Monday declared that its nuclear triad, stated in its nuclear doctrine, is… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 6th, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 6, 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) 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.… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 6, 2018

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