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

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

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)

Oceans heating faster: study

Oceans heating faster: study News: According to a new study published in journal ‘Nature’, the scientists have noted that the global oceans may be absorbing up to 60 percent more heat since the 1990s than older estimates had found. Important Facts: New novel method in the study: Unlike earlier studies, which relied on tallying the… Continue reading Oceans heating faster: study

Always a fine balance

Always a fine balance News: The article discusses about the recent simmering tensions between the Reserve Bank of India and the Centre. Important Facts: A certain amount of creative tension is systemically in-built between Reserve Bank of India and Centre given their different perspectives. For example, Centre’s concern is short-term and political while RBI’s concern… Continue reading Always a fine balance

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