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Farmers march to Mumbai is a reflection of India’s agrarian crisis

Background: 6th March, 2018: On 6th March, 2018, around 40,000 farmers in and around Maharashtra marched to Mumbai from Nasik. 12th March, 2018: The march ended at March 12th at the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha. Members of the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the farmers’ wing of Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM), along with other farmers’ unions are… Continue reading Farmers march to Mumbai is a reflection of India’s agrarian crisis

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 15, 2018

Archives Q.1) Statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau reveal that there has been a steady increase in sexual crimes against children. In the light of the above statement, critically analyze the POSCO act in dealing with these crimes. What are the reasons for low conviction rates of child sexual abuse in India?(GS-1) Statistics… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 15, 2018

Must Read News Articles – March 16, 2018

Archives GS:1 Society related issues: Haryana Assembly okays death penalty for child rape(The Hindu) The Haryana Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a Bill which provides for death penalty to those found guilty of raping girls aged 12 years or less. GS: 2 International relations: Pakistan asks its envoy to return for ‘consultations’(The Hindu) Pakistan on… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 16, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 16, 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) French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India stands out for its strategic content. What are these major strategic takeaways from President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visit to India? (GS –… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 16, 2018

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