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The Problem at the WTO

Context WTO is facing existential crisis during a time when developed economies have adopted protectionist attitude Evolution of WTO 1944: Bretton Woods’s conference wanted to make ITO (International Trade Org.) but USA did not ratify. Thus, GATT was born as a stopgap arrangement 1947: GATT (General Agreement on Trade & Tariffs) established aimed to reduce… Continue reading The Problem at the WTO

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 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)What are cryptocurrencies? Do you think that cryptocurrencies should be banned? (GS 3) The Hindu Q.2) Emotional intelligence is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 6, 2018

Amendment to SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act

Context Union Cabinet has approved the amendment to SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 2018 Background Dalits (SC) and Tribals (ST) are the most marginalized sections of Indian society. Many atrocities have been committed against them since time immemorial. Article 17 of the constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. The untouchability (offences) Act, 1955 was passed… Continue reading Amendment to SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act

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