Context: The Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health, published by the peer- reviewed Lancet medical journals in October 2017, attributed to air pollution an estimated 6.5 million premature deaths globally, with 1.1 million being from India. India’s deteriorating air quality: as per Lancent medical journal In 2014, the World Health Organisation’s urban air quality database… Continue reading Future of electric vehicles in India
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 23, 2018
Archives Q.1) In the light of the recent Punjab National Bank fraud case explain how blockchain technology can prevent such types of frauds in banking sector. Is there any limitations associated with it?(GS-3) Recently, PNB found that the SWIFT system had been misused by junior-level branch officials, who had fraudulently issued letters of undertaking (LoUs)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 23, 2018
Download: ForumIAS PIB Bimonthly Compilation – January 1st-15th, 2018
Download PIB Compilation for the month of January 1st – 15th, 2018 (Important for UPSC Prelims and Mains Preparation) below: Click Here to Download PIB Compilation for the month of January About PIB: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) is the nodal agency of the Government of India to disseminate information to the print and electronic media on government policies, programmes,… Continue reading Download: ForumIAS PIB Bimonthly Compilation – January 1st-15th, 2018
Must Read News Articles – February 24, 2018
Archives GS: 2 International relations: U.S. tightens H-1B approval process, IT firms worried(The Hindu) The U.S on Thursday announced fresh measures to tighten the scrutiny of H-1B visa petitions, mandating fresh documentary requirements for workers at third-party worksites. Adopting a ‘wait and watch’ approach(The Hindu Opinion) Why India and Iran had modest expectations of President… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 24, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : February 23, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 23rd, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – February 23, 2018 (Verdict on Cauvery: fair enough?)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : Is the Supreme Court verdict on Cauvery fair? Analysis : Verdict on Cauvery: fair enough?
Verdict on Cauvery: fair enough?
Context: Even though the Supreme Court has come up with a verdict that serves the cause of both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and has given peace a chance, there are still a few grey areas which need to be attended. Background: The judgment was passed on a batch of appeals by the states of Karnataka,… Continue reading Verdict on Cauvery: fair enough?
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 23, 2018
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 22, 2018
Archives Q.1) With reference to UNICEF’s latest report, “Every Child Alive: The urgent need to end newborn deaths”. Discuss the reasons for which India has been ranked 12th in having highest infant mortality rates among low middle income countries. How the recent union budget seeks to address the welfare for women and children? (GS–1) Introduction:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 22, 2018
