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‘One Nation, One Election’: feasible for India?

Context: The Election Commission of India (EC) has favored simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and Assembly polls. But considering the two sides of the same coin, there is an array of argument as to whether elections are to be conducted simultaneously or not. What is ‘One Nation, One Election’? ‘One Nation, One Election’ is the method of… Continue reading ‘One Nation, One Election’: feasible for India?

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 4

Archives  Q.1)  Discuss the issues involved in interfaith marriages? What are the constitutional rights involved in these marriages? (GS-2) Context: Recently, the Supreme Court  has freed  Hadiya, girl from Kerala who converted to Islam, from her parent’s custody, the Supreme Court has protected her freedom to choose her religion and her freedom of movement.This was… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 4

Must Read News Articles –December 5

Archives GS-2 Polity and governance Govt. may oversee mutts and temples – Religious mutts and temples under their control that have so far remained outside the ambit of the Karnataka government could come under its purview if changes being considered to the ‘Muzrai’ Act are any indication. The one­-election idea is a farce(The Hindu, Editorial)… Continue reading Must Read News Articles –December 5

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 5

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. Q.1) Despite several attempts of eradication of manual scavenging by government, practice prevails. Discuss the various government measures to eradicate the manual scavenging in India and what are the reasons… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 5

Mighty Ockhi: creates havoc in the country

Context: Cyclones are a common natural phenomenon in the Indian coast particularly in the east. But cyclone Ockhi is the latest powerful cyclone and is unlike the other recent ones. What is a cyclone? Cyclonerefers to any spinning storm that rotates around a low-pressure center. The low-pressure center is also referred to as the ‘eye’… Continue reading Mighty Ockhi: creates havoc in the country

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