Context China advocated India to shed its objections to the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and take benefit from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) What is OBOR? The most ambitious project of Xi Jinping announced in year 2013 is referred to as One Belt One Road. There are 2 components of this initiative: the… Continue reading India and OBOR
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Must Read News Articles – November 9
Archives GS 2 Indian Constitution and Polity Delhi LG thinks he is the viceroy (The Hindu) The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi is not a “Viceroy” but simply an agent of the President whose powers depend on the pleasure of the President, senior advocate P. Chidambaram submitted on behalf of the Delhi AAP government in the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 9
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 9
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) Recently, the incident of Indian child “Sherin” raised the concern regarding adoption of India children by foreign parents. Discuss the adoption guidelines and the legal process followed by the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 9
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : November 8
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – 8th November, 2017
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – November 8, 2017
Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Remonetise (Indian Express) And Pro growth,-pro poor Indian Express Analysis : Report card of demonetization after one year Source : India and Russia stand united against terror The Hindu Analysis : India- Russia
India- Russia
Background Traditionally, the Indo-Russian strategic partnership has been built on five major components: politics, defence, civil nuclear energy, anti-terrorism co-operation and space. A cordial relationship with India that began in the 1950s began with a visit by Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to the Soviet Union in June 1955 and Khrushchev’s return trip to India… Continue reading India- Russia
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 8
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Report card of demonetization after one year
Context Today marks one year of the decision of the NDA government to withdraw high-value currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs, 1000 and extinguish 85per cent of the value of the currency in circulation. Background: On November 8, 2016 Prime Minister announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denomination notes will become invalid. The… Continue reading Report card of demonetization after one year
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 7
Archives Q.1) For the complete eradication of Tuberculosis from the country, Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP) was introduced. In this context, discuss what are the major loopholes of the programme and how National Strategic Plan for tuberculosis 2017– 2025 would be helpful in eradication of TB? (GS-1) What is the Revised National Tuberculosis Control… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 7
