Archives Q.1) Describe briefly the doctrine, “res extra commercium”? How will the implementation of the this Roman doctrine affect the tobacco industry of India? (GS–2) Introduction: The government has asked the Supreme Court to classify tobacco as “res extra commercium”, which means “outside commerce” in Latin. As a result, the Indian tobacco industry could lose… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 2, 2018
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DOWNLOAD: WEEKLY IMPORTANT ARTICLES COMPILATION-December 1st Week
Hello Friends Download the compilation of Weekly Important Articles(WIA) by clicking the link given below: Weekly Important Articles: December 1st week About WIA WIA file is a document containing gist of all important news articles appearing in ForumIAS 9 PM Briefs and 7 PM Editorials.
Must Read News Articles – February 3, 2018
Archives GS: 1 Society related issues: Supreme Court dismisses plea to make rape a gender-neutral offence(The Hindu) The judges on the Bench led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra reacted with different questions, all voicing an opinion that it is up to Parliament to gauge the changed social circumstances, and may be revamp the colonial penal… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 3, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : February 2, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – February 2, 2018 (Ayushman Bharat programme: a game changer)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : Ayushman Bharat: the big budget scheme Analysis : Ayushman Bharat programme: a game changer
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 2, 2018
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Ayushman Bharat programme: a game changer
Context: In the General Budget 2018-19, the Government of India announced two major initiatives in health sector, as part of Ayushman Bharat programme. The two initiatives are Health and Wellness Centre and National Health Protection Scheme. Background: 1st February, 2018: The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley presented the General Budget 2018-19… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat programme: a game changer
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 1, 2018
Archives Q.1)The idea of ‘one nation one election’ has been proposed for many years. In this context discuss the need for simultaneous elections. What difficulty can be arising from these elections?(GS-2) Simultaneously polls refer to holding elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative assemblies simultaneously, once in a five year. The idea of ‘one nation… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 1, 2018
ForumIAS: Facts in News (January 1st–7th. 2018)
Facts in news is published on a weekly basis that consists a gist of all crucial news articles from ‘The Hindu’ that may bear relevance to Civil Services Preparation. Here is the Summary of all current happenings from around the world for the First week of January 2018. Download Facts in News PDF file here.
Must Read News Articles – February 2, 2018
Archives GS: 2 International relations: Nepal gets a high Rs. 650 crore outlay(The Hindu) India’s annual financial allocation to Nepal for 2018-19 has nearly doubled under the Union Budget presented on Thursday. Indian Constitution and Polity: Should India have simultaneous elections? (The Hindu Opinion) Free and fair elections are integral to democracy. Continuity, consistency and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 2, 2018
