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. Climate change is not only about change in temperature and water levels. Explain how climate change effects the life of the population living near the affected area. Also,… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 5
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GS Mains and Prelims Strategy by Rajarshi Raj Varma, AIR 120 (CSE 2016)
Name: Rajarshi Raj Varma UPSC rank(s): AIR 120 (CSE 2016); AIR 295 (CSE2014); AIR 351 (CSE 2013) Roll No: 0428674 (CSE 2016) Optional Subject: Public Administration Home town: Ranchi Role of ForumIAS: I used to go through ForumIAS posts and few other initiatives. In particular, I was benefited by Mains Marathon and Interview Initiative. Mains… Continue reading GS Mains and Prelims Strategy by Rajarshi Raj Varma, AIR 120 (CSE 2016)
Forest Department orders to shut tiger reserves during Monsoons
Context Tourism zones falling in the national park areas of Ranthambhore and Sariska tiger reserves in Rajasthan will remain closed during monsoon in 2017. Key Facts Following a meeting of the State Wildlife Board’s standing committee and Ranthambhore Tiger Conservation Foundation on June 9th, the Forest Department had issued orders to keep the tiger reserves… Continue reading Forest Department orders to shut tiger reserves during Monsoons
India – Israel relations doesn’t hamper India’s relations with Palestine
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
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
