Russia to host Taliban dialogue News: Russia has quietly invited a group of senior Afghan politicians to talks with the Taliban in Moscow, bypassing President Ashraf Ghani’s government. Important Facts: Russia in August proposed holding multilateral peace talks in Moscow and invited 12 countries and the Taliban to attend a summit the following month. It… Continue reading Russia to host Taliban dialogue
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Antiquities and Art Treasures Act in India : An Analysis
Context:The recent recovery of antiques from a house in Chennai by the Idol Wing of CID Tamil Nadu highlights the issue of illegal possession and trade of antiques and art treasures in India What are antiquities? According to the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, an “antiquity” is an article or object that is at… Continue reading Antiquities and Art Treasures Act in India : An Analysis
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 2, 2018
Archives Q.1) What do you understand by Fourth Industrial revolution. Also mention the opportunity and challenges India would face with fourth Industrial Revolution. Answer: 4th IR or the major revolution since the industrial revolution involves fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres, collectively referred to as cyber-physical… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 2, 2018
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Must Read News Articles – November 3rd, 2018
Archives GS 2 Iran oil: India to get U.S. sanctions waiver Eight countries will be given exemptions and “weeks longer to wind down” their trade with Iran, once U.S. sanctions against Iran kick in on November 5. This was clarified by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Friday during a conference call with some members… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 3rd, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – November 2nd, 2018 (Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI))
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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
Context: The CBI has recently been prominently in the news, due to the public antagonism between the two top officers Contents1 Central Bureau of Investigation:2 Functions of CBI:3 Powers and Jurisdiction of CBI:4 Issues with CBI: Central Bureau of Investigation: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), functioning under Dept. of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension… Continue reading Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
