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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 18

Archives  Q.1) In reference to the upcoming 23rd Conference of Parties (COP-23) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), highlight India ‘s commitment towards climate change and the major climate laws in India. Also discuss India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) targets. (GS-3) Introduction: Bonn, Germany will be witnessing world leaders and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 18

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 19

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. Q.1) In March 2017, the Sri Lankan Navy allegedly fired at a group of Indian fishermen who had allegedly crossed over into Sri Lankan waters on the lookout for… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 19

7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – October 18, 2017

Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Political and partisan: (The Hindu, Editorial) Analysis : Role of Speaker in India Source : What the new ‘progressive’ intervention in Uniform Civil Code debate entails: (Indian Express, Explained) Analysis : Progressive’ intervention in Uniform Civil Code debate  

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Progressive’ intervention in Uniform Civil Code debate

Context A diverse group of eight Indian citizens submitted a draft Progressive Uniform Civil Code to the Chairman of the Law Commission. What is uniform civil code? The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India proposes to replace the personal laws based on the scriptures and customs of each major religious community in the country with a common… Continue reading Progressive’ intervention in Uniform Civil Code debate

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 17

Archives  Q.1) Mumbai recently saw nearly 300 mm of torrential rain in 24 hrs this year. It led to flooding,water logging, and traffic halts. In this context, discuss the various deficiencies in the urban infrastructure and suggest some measures to be taken in this regard. Also throw some light on the disaster preparedness in India?… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 17

Must Read News Articles – October 18

Archives GS-1 Social Issues Making the Internet disappear: (The Hindu, Editorial) Courts must take into account the exceptional character of Net shutdowns and their impact on civil liberties. Gone girl: (Indian Express, Editorial) SC verdict on child marriage makes a break with cultural norms. Now, back it with policy to restore childhoods. GS-2 International institutions Rohingya crisis… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 18

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 18

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. Q.1) In reference to the upcoming 23rd Conference of Parties (COP-23) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), highlight India ‘s commitment towards climate change and… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 18

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