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
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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
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : October 17
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 17, 2017
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – October 17, 2017
Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Need to implement progressive laws: (The Hindu, Editorial) Analysis : Effective governance in India: Lokpal, RTI and Whistleblowers Act Source : New frontiers: (Indian Express, Editorial) Analysis : Space, Cyber and Special forces Command in India
General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 22
UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series (Target UPSC CSM-2017) Test-22 Here is the 22nd Mains Marathon General Studies Test. Question 1: Climate change has upset the rainfall pattern and we have this cycle of droughts and floods which has rendered farming risky. How can these challenges be addressed? Question 2: It appears that loan waivers can… Continue reading General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 22
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 17
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Space, Cyber and Special forces Command in India
Context: India has floundered for long in setting up effective and unified structures to deal with threats in space and cyberspace. Introduction: The armed forces are now finalizing the plan for creation of three new tri-Service commands to handle space, cyber and Special Forces, which will be “critical” in deploying capabilities for conventional as well… Continue reading Space, Cyber and Special forces Command in India
Effective governance in India: Lokpal, RTI and Whistleblowers Act
Context Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) called for the implementation of the Whistleblowers’ Protection Act, the Lokpal Act and the Lokayukta Act to strengthen governance system What are the salient features of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill? The Act allows setting up of anti-corruption ombudsman called Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayukta at the State-level. The… Continue reading Effective governance in India: Lokpal, RTI and Whistleblowers Act
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 16
Archives Q.1) What is Corporate governance? What needs to be done in order to strength corporate governance in India? (GS-3) Ans: Recently, 21-member Committee on corporate governance headed by banker Uday Kotak has submitted its report to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Meaning of Corporate governance: Corporate governance is about promoting corporate… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 16
