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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  

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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

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

Must Read News Articles – October 17

Archives GS-1 — GS-2 International institutions Out of UNESCO: (The Hindu, Editorial) The U.S.’s exit should not be seen as a point of no return. Government Policies Need to implement progressive laws: (The Hindu) Whistleblowers’ Protection Act, the Lokpal Act and the Lokayukta Act would strengthen governance systems further. India and neighbors ‘Free movement’ along… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 17

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 17

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) 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… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 17

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