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Srilanka’s state of emergency: not a result of a day’s incident

Context: Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency for ten days to rein in the spread of communal violence between majority Sinhala and minority Muslims in Kandy district that left two persons dead and left a trail of destruction. The state of emergency is not a result of a day’s incident, instead communal differences… Continue reading Srilanka’s state of emergency: not a result of a day’s incident

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 8, 2018

Archives Q.1) ‘At present, India’s connect with its South Asian neighbours is weaker than it has been for a very long time.’ What do you think are the reasons for India’s sinking relationship with its South Asian neighbors? Give some suggestive measures to be taken to renew and strengthen the relationship. (GS–2) Context: In the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 8, 2018

Must Read News Articles – March 9, 2018

Archives GS: 1 Society and women related issues: Female foeticide a shame: Modi(The Hindu) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the expanded “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” programme in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district. He also launched the National Nutrition Mission, aimed at improving nutrition levels of women and children and reducing low birth weight by 2%… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 9, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 7, 2018

Archives Q.1) A recent report from the NITI Aayog highlighted that sex ratio at birth (SRB) nationwide had dropped .In this context discuss the factors responsible for declining sex ratio. What are the wider implications of skewed sex ratio in India?  Suggest some measures to tackle this menace.(GS 1) A recent report from the NITI… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 7, 2018

Must Read News Articles – March 8, 2018

Archives GS:1 Society and women related issues: ‘Provide safety to couples facing threat’(The Hindu) Couples who face a threat to their lives from relatives or community Panchayats like khap should have a provision to inform the officer who is registering their marriage, so that the official can intimate the police to provide them with protection… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 8, 2018

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