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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 3, 2018

Archives Q.1) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has recently released the “Draft National Forest Policy, 2018” for public comments. Mentioning its key features, write how it is different from National Forest Policy 1988. What are the concerns raised over it? (GS – 2) Introduction: The previous NFPs were focused on production and revenue… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 3, 2018

Must Read News Articles – April 4, 2018

Archives GS: 1 Society related issues: How the data sets stack up(The Hindu Opinion) In recent years, there has been a lot of discussion on increasing inequality within several countries of the world, including India, particularly after the publication of Thomas Piketty’s book on inequality. GS:2 International relations: The pawns in international disputes(The Hindu Opinion)… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 4, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 4, 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 the reasons for which India is experiencing an escalation in heat waves? Also examine the various strategies followed by states to address the consequences of heat waves.… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 4, 2018

I&B withdraws its amended guidelines for accreditation of journalists

Context: The Information & Broadcast Ministry has withdrawn its set of stringent measures to deal with fake news after the Prime Minister’s Office directed the same. Background: 2nd April, 2018: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has amended the guidelines for accreditation of journalists. 3rd April, 2018: Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry had withdrawn its… Continue reading I&B withdraws its amended guidelines for accreditation of journalists

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 2, 2018

Archives Q.1) In the Indian circumstances, do you think that legalizing gambling can be morally correct and prove to a profitable affair for Indian economy? Justify. (GS-1) Introduction: Gambling: Gambling is referred to as card games where high stakes are involved. Betting: Betting is referred to as casino games and putting a bet on an… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 2, 2018

Must Read News Articles – April 3, 2018

Archives GS: 2 International relations: Big thaw on the Korean peninsula(The Hindu Opinion) The crucial unknown in the high-stakes diplomacy is Donald Trump’s idea of what an acceptable ‘deal’ is Sharing data across borders(The Hindu Opinion) Consider a scenario where a crime is committed in India and the suspect and victim are both Indian citizens.… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 3, 2018

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