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India opposes negotiating new global e-commerce rules

Context: India has rejected fresh efforts by a clutch of countries led by the European Union (EU), Japan, Canada and Australia to negotiate new global e-commerce rules under the aegis of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Introduction: India fears that the new global e-commerce rules could provide unfair market access to foreign online retail firms,… Continue reading India opposes negotiating new global e-commerce rules

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Pollutants of the capital’s air: An overview

Context: The Supreme Court re-imposed the ban on the sale of fireworks in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) till November 1st. The direction, according to the court, is an outcome of “direct evidence of deterioration of air quality” every year during Deepavali on account of bursting of fire crackers. What is the need for the… Continue reading Pollutants of the capital’s air: An overview

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 19

Archives  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 a fresh catch. Discuss the key fisheries disputes between India and Sri-lanka? What are the possible steps that can be taken by the government of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 19

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 20

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) Rising evidences proves that childhood obesity is a global epidemic which is affecting even the poorer nations. In this context, what are the causes of obesity in children?… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 20

Happy Diwali 2017!

Wish all of you a very happy Diwali. May you shine like the Stars. And for those writing Mains, may this Diwali be your last in Old Rajinder Nagar 🙂 – Neyawn On behalf of everyone at ForumIAS

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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

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