Archives GS 1 Social Issues Before the sluice gates close: (The Hindu, Editorial) The Sardar Sarovar project cannot be complete without resettlement of the thousands displaced or affected. GS 2 International groupings and agreements India, Israel to set up $40 mn research fund: (The Hindu) Form strategic partnership, call for strong measures against terrorists, terror organisations,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 6
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Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 6
Archives 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. 1. Why should creating more jobs be a priority for the government? Discuss some reasons for the slow pace of job creation in India. (GS 3) Live Mint-1 |… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 6
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 5
Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program would be focused on UPSC Prelims 2018.
Chances of AFSPA getting lifted from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
Context The Centre is considering partial removal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The move towards lifting AFSPA The Ministry has asked the two BJP-ruled States for their views on AFSPA withdrawal. The Ministryis now open to reviewing the stringent law in other States like Manipur. The Ministry… Continue reading Chances of AFSPA getting lifted from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
Compulsory Marriage Registration: A Necessary Reform
Context: The Law Commission has recommended making registration of marriages compulsory. Current Issue: In its 270th Report submitted to the Union Law Ministry, the law commission has recommended to the Centre that registration of marriages be legally mandated with a fine for non-compliance. For this, the law panel has sought an amendment to the Registration of… Continue reading Compulsory Marriage Registration: A Necessary Reform
Post-Brexit of UK opens opportunities, India highlights its tension
Context: With India’s rapid rise to fame as the ‘fastest growing large economy’ in the world and UK’s alienation from Brexit, the relations between the two countries could restart. But India is more concerned towards highlighting issues of tension between the two countries whereas; Britain focuses almost solely on the untapped potential to enhance the… Continue reading Post-Brexit of UK opens opportunities, India highlights its tension
Prelims Marathon Quiz For UPSC IAS Prelims 2024
Dear Aspirants, The Daily Prelims Marathon is the focussed program for the static part of the UPSC IAS Prelims examination. Our plan will include about 10 Daily MCQs for all 7 days of the week. The questions would be published in the morning every day around 11 AM, based on the schedule given in the… Continue reading Prelims Marathon Quiz For UPSC IAS Prelims 2024
Should India stay out of TPP: implications and way ahead
Context Trump’s announcement in January to withdraw from TPP, which came just as the deal was set to be ratified, certainly shook the endeavour at its core. But many relevant players, eager to prevent the TPP from crumbling, soon began to discuss moving forward without the US. What is Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? The Trans-Pacific Partnership… Continue reading Should India stay out of TPP: implications and way ahead
Vietnam pushes India to Play a vital role in ASEAN
Context Vietnam expects India to play a greater role in freedom of navigation in ASEAN strategic operations Key Highlights Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh emphasized the importance of India to support freedom of navigation in the South China Sea on the basis of international law and conventions. India and Vietnam share various political… Continue reading Vietnam pushes India to Play a vital role in ASEAN
