CONTEXT Afghanistan- India ballooning their bi-lateral relationship with inaugurating an air flight corridor service. The cargo flies over the airspace of Pakistan letting behind the main stumbling block. THE INDIA-AFGHANISTAN CORRIDOR The corridor was inaugurated by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at Kabul International Airport on 19th June, 2017. For the first time, a cargo will… Continue reading Afghan- India flight corridor
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Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill: The Controversy
Context The Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill has brought controversy over whether it amounts to encroaching on the domain of the States. All you need to know about the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill In April, 2017, the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr.… Continue reading Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill: The Controversy
Implications of U.S-North Korea tension
Context The escalating conflict between US and North Korea could be turned into a diplomatic opportunity. Washington leaves no stone unturned to get the Americans free from their detention in North Korea. Trump and North Korea The Korean crisis has worsened since President Donald Trump took office early this year. Even after repeated warnings, North… Continue reading Implications of U.S-North Korea tension
MSCI to add China’s local currency shares
Context MSCI plans to add China’s local currency shares to its benchmark emerging markets index. Why are MSCI indices significant? Presence in MSCI stock indices attracts investment interest from foreign and brings an earmark of financial credibility. Moreover, the indices are closely tracked by investors from all around the globe. How will it impact china?… Continue reading MSCI to add China’s local currency shares
Is it time to transform the Voting System in India?
Context Can the Blockchain technology prove as a more cost-effective and technologically superior resolution for exiting voting system in India? Key highlights Blockchain for voting In blockchain voting, each transaction is similar to a vote and through the use of multiple Blockchains along with public key encryption, the voting process is thus secured while protecting the… Continue reading Is it time to transform the Voting System in India?
Must Read News Articles – June 29
Archives GS 1 Social issues The costs of failing on the job creation front: The inability to manage the jobs challenge will mean that governments will be forced to use fiscal tools to buy social peace. GS 2 India and neighbors PLA constructing road in disputed territory at tri-junction, says Bhutan: Refuting the Chinese contention… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 29
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 29
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. What was the primary cause of the World War 2? Also, Discuss the contribution of India in World War 2. (GS 1) Link-1 | Link-2 2. Discuss the… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 29
What is CO2 sink?
A carbon sink is a natural or artificial reservoir that accumulates and stores some carbon-containing chemical compound for an indefinite period. The concept has become more widely known because of its role in Kyoto Protocol The process by which carbon sinks remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere is known as carbon sequestration. The major… Continue reading What is CO2 sink?
Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
The Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) is a NASA satellite mission intended to provide global space-based observations of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2 was launched 2 July 2014 aboard a Delta II OCO’s measurements are designed to be accurate enough to show for the first time the geographic distribution of carbon dioxide sources and… Continue reading Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 28
1. Do you think that the poor quality of governance has affected the educational administration in India? Examine. (GS 2) Indian Express Introduction: According to the study done by PEW research centre ,startling conclusion is that Hindus have the “lowest” level of “educational attainment” in the world, and the Indian school educational system is at the… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 28
