Context: Discussion on e-commerce is expected to have a significantly bigger footprint than earlier at the 19th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations. Introduction: Sixteen Asia Pacific nations, including India, are ready to discuss in detail the norms on e-commerce as part of negotiations on the proposed mega Free Trade Agreement know as the Regional… Continue reading E-Commerce to get bigger focus at RCEP talks
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Miles to go for a Swachh Bharat
Context: The Center much rest strict responsibilities on State governments to end manual scavenging. Manual scavenging is a contravention of human rights and the right to live with dignity as per the Constitution. Introduction: Between January 1, 2014, and March 20, 2017, as many as 30 persons engaged for manual scavenging in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Cuddalore,… Continue reading Miles to go for a Swachh Bharat
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 18
Archives 1. Discuss the importance of the trilateral Malabar naval exercise in addressing common maritime challenges across the Indo-Pacific region.(GS 2) Indian Express Malabar naval exercise :- It is a naval exercise involving the US, Japanese and Indian maritime forces. It is aimed at “achieving deeper military ties between the three nations. Maritime challenges in… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 18
Must Read News Articles – July 19
Friends, Here is the Must Read News Articles for today. Sorry for the delay in posting the same. There were some technical issues, which are resolved now. Sorry for the inconvenience. Those who could not answer today’s Mains Marathon Questions can start writing them here Archives GS 1 — GS 2 Aadhaar: 9-judge Bench to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 19
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19
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. Note: Ethics Questions for today. We have included 2 Ethics Case Studies for today. Start answering them in your own words. 1. Democracy cannot succeed unless those who… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 18, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs editorials – July 18, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below them Centre seeks debate in SC on J&K special status: (The Hindu) Debate over Jammu and Kashmir special status GST impact on the infrastructure sector: (Live Mint, Editorial) GST impact on the infrastructure sector seems to be mixed bag After globalisation’s… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs editorials – July 18, 2017
Public Investment in India
Context: Sluggish global growth should prompt India to look inward at augmenting public investment to spur demand. Introduction: Hyperglabalisation has been used to describe the dramatic increase in international trade witnessed for about a decade and a half from early 1990s up to the global financial crisis of 2008. What is Public Investment? Public investment… Continue reading Public Investment in India
GST impact on the infrastructure sector seems to be mixed bag
Context: The infrastructure sector is the backbone of the Indian economy. The government has been making efforts to boost the sector through various schemes and incentives. Introduction: According to the government, total infrastructure spending is expected to be about 10% of GDP (gross domestic product) during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012–17), up from 7.6% during… Continue reading GST impact on the infrastructure sector seems to be mixed bag
Debate over Jammu and Kashmir special status
Context The Centre on Monday requested the Supreme Court to debate on the special status granted to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was both a sensitive and constitutional matter. The case A PIL plea filed by a Delhi-based NGO, We the Citizens, challenging that the J&K government, given the State’s special independent… Continue reading Debate over Jammu and Kashmir special status
