Context 257 victims from dreadful 1993 Bombay blasts, may finally ‘rest in peace’ following the latest conviction of six accused. But it cannot be said a prompt justice as it has been more then 2 decades since the blasts have taken place. It proves the inability of the police force of the country to secure… Continue reading Police Reforms in India
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Pan-Aadhaar Linkage
To read more on Aadhaar : Click Here Context Linking Aadhaar card to one’s Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is no longer a choice. Details According to the Supreme Court’s judgement passed on 9th June 2017, anyone who holds an Aadhaar card has to link it to his/her PANs and mention the same in the… Continue reading Pan-Aadhaar Linkage
China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative and India
Context China has recently proposed constructing a first-of-its-kind oceanic corridor linking the South China Sea and Indian Ocean, as it released a new maritime plan under ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR) initiative. What is OBOR? The most ambitious project of Xi Jinping announced in year 2013 is referred to as One Belt One Road. The… Continue reading China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative and India
Modi’s U.S Visit on Cards: Opportunities and Obstacles
Context: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first meeting with American President Donald J. Trump is scheduled on 26th June, 2017. The meet is expected to set the agenda for strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership. What can we expect from the meeting? The US has emerged as a top arms supplier to India and both the… Continue reading Modi’s U.S Visit on Cards: Opportunities and Obstacles
Anti-profiteering measures under GST
To read the basics of GST: Click Here Context Government to bestow Anti-profiteering Body with unrestrained power, under GST regime. Anti-Profiteering Provisions under the GST Law Current Scenario India has finalized four tax rates that will apply to services including telecoms, insurance, hotels and restaurants under a new sales tax which should be rolled out… Continue reading Anti-profiteering measures under GST
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 21
1. When a Constitution Bench decides on whether Aadhaar as a collective policy infringes the rights to privacy and bodily integrity, there remains the possibility that Section 139AA may be rendered void. Critically examine.(GS 2) The Hindu What is section 139AA:- The section makes it obligatory on individuals filing income tax returns to link their… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 21
Must Read News Articles – June 21
Archives GS 2 — GS 3 Indian Economy. Planning, Growth and Employment Enough time given, GST from July 1: Almost all States have cleared the State GST laws, except Kerala and J & K. The pre-GST grand sale: (The Hindu, Editorial) Why companies are scrambling to clear old stock ahead of GST implementation. ‘Resolution process to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 21
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 21
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. When a Constitution Bench decides on whether Aadhaar as a collective policy infringes the rights to privacy and bodily integrity, there remains the possibility that Section 139AA may… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 21
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is the regulator of the telecommunications sector in India. It was established on 20 February 1997 by an Act of Parliament to regulate telecom services and tariffs in India. Mission: To create and nurture conditions for growth of telecommunications in India and thus enabling the country to have… Continue reading Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
Download: Mains Marathon May, 2017 Compilation
Friends, We have come up with the Monthly Compilation of Mains Marathon for the month of May, 2017. Kindly download the Compilation below: Click Here to Download Or, Visit our Free Downloads Page. About Mains Marathon We post Daily Questions for Mains Marathon in the first half of the day. They are limited to 3… Continue reading Download: Mains Marathon May, 2017 Compilation
