Archives Q.1) Discuss the reasons that Prohibition of Employment of Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act 2013 came into being about 25 years ago but manual scavenging continues to be rampant in India. Suggest some measures for the same.(GS-2) Answer: Recognising the rights of individuals working as manual scavengers to a rightful, respectful and dignified life,… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 13, 2018
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Must Read News Articles – August 14, 2018
Archives GS 2 India rejects U.K. proposal on DNA tests for ‘illegal migrants’ India rejected a proposal by the U.K. to use DNA sampling to establish the nationality of illegal migrants living there citing “privacy issues”. Making ‘lateral entry’ work How India can tap into new sources of leadership talent How to move a mountain… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 14, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 14, 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) Recently ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has deregistered about 50,000 companies. Highlight the threats posed by illegal shell companies and steps taken by government to deal with them.… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 14, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : August 13, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – August 13th, 2018 (Adultery Law in India)
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Adultery Law in India
Context The Supreme Court has reserved his judgement on adultery in response to a PIL (Joseph Shine vs. Union of India) Background Laws/Acts Section 497 of IPC says that if a man has sexual intercourse with another’s wife without the husband’s “consent or connivance”, he is “guilty of the offence of adultery and shall be… Continue reading Adultery Law in India
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Archives GS 2 Ahead of ‘Khalistan rally’, India announces Guru fete Hours ahead of the pro-Khalistan rally in London, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj announced on Sunday that all Indian diplomatic missions would celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikh faith Guru Nanak. The move is seen as a counter to the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 13, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 13, 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 the reasons that Prohibition of Employment of Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act 2013 came into being about 25 years ago but manual scavenging continues to be… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 13, 2018
