Context India’s relations with Israel should not come at the “expense of ties” with Palestine in respect to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel. India is trying to manage its own balance in the region, and making a separation between these ties as well. India and Israel will sign a unique Strategic Partnership on… Continue reading India – Israel relations doesn’t hamper India’s relations with Palestine
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Apex Court allows abortion for ailing foetus
Context Supreme Court upholds the right to chose to abort her 20-week- old foetus will severe abnormalities. The law, however does not permit abortion if the foetus is over 20 weeks old. Details about the case The bench observed that, “the right of the woman to have a reproductive choice is a part of personal… Continue reading Apex Court allows abortion for ailing foetus
Need of the Hour: Save the Sundarbans
Context The continuous loss of forest cover in the Indian Sundarbans has made conservation efforts crucial. Facts and Figures about Sundarbans The Sundarbans is a cluster of low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal, spread across India and Bangladesh It is famous for its unique mangrove forests It is home to many rare and globally… Continue reading Need of the Hour: Save the Sundarbans
De-registered firm faces money laundering probe
Context Just before the launch of GST tax regime, one lakh companies have been de-registered post for being part of suspicious transactions after the follow through of demonetization Now these de-registered firms will be facing investigation in attempt of money laundering Read more about GST here: Critical analysis of Goods and Service Tax Background Allegedly,… Continue reading De-registered firm faces money laundering probe
General Studies Strategy by IAS Rank 63, TANAI SULTANIA, CSE 2016
Hello Everyone, I am TANAI SULTANIA( Roll No- 0387935), AIR 63 in CSE 2016. I belong to a city called Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh . The awareness about a civil servant was always there in me as local newspapers often highlighted the efforts of the administration in all sectors, especially health, education and women empowerment.… Continue reading General Studies Strategy by IAS Rank 63, TANAI SULTANIA, CSE 2016
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 4
1. Policy-makers in India and other developing countries face a big problem to address poverty and climate change together. How are the poor impacted by Climate change? What is Climate Proofing for Development?(GS 3) The Hindu Yes it’s tough for government to address poverty and climate change together :- Because the impacts of climate change, and the vulnerability… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 4
Motivation and Strategy: IAS Rank 81 Rajarshi Shah, Jaipur boy, Why he chose IAS?
Four years ago on 30th may, 2013, I ended up on the streets of ORN, DELHI with my friends with the dream and enthusiasm of becoming IAS. I had just graduated from IIT Kanpur in civil engineering and also appeared in 2013 prelims with the hope that I could sail through with the help of… Continue reading Motivation and Strategy: IAS Rank 81 Rajarshi Shah, Jaipur boy, Why he chose IAS?
Must Read News Articles – July 4
Archives GS 1 Social issues The organising principle of lynch mobs: (The Hindu, Editorial) Logically, the one right that enables us to possess and exercise other rights is the right to life granted by Article 21 of the Fundamental Rights Chapter of the Constitution. Towards unfreedom: (Indian Express, Editorial) There is little cogent or visionary opposition to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 4
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 4
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. Policy-makers in India and other developing countries face a big problem to address poverty and climate change together. How are the poor impacted by Climate change? What is Climate Proofing for Development?… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 4
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 3, 2017
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