Context Bonn, Germany will be witnessing world leaders and delegates for the 23rd Conference of Parties (COP – 23) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The meeting will primarily concentrate on various aspects associated with the implementation of the Paris Agreement (PA), which was negotiated at COP-21 and entered into force,… Continue reading Paris deal and the upcoming Bonn Summit on Climate Change
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Firecrackers and Air pollution
Context The Apex court had recently decided to re-impose a ban on the sale of firecrackers in Delhi and NCR till November 1 What are the major reasons behind the ban? The chemical footprint of crackers Fire crackers have carbon and Sulphur and they produce a range of gases, including a number of chemicals that act… Continue reading Firecrackers and Air pollution
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 9
Archives Q.1) The government has launched Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) to eliminate open defecation. What are the main components of this mission? How far has it been successful? GS 2 The Government of India had launched “Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)” on 2nd October, 2014 with the following objectives: Eliminate open defecation, Conversion of insanitary toilets to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 9
Reminder : Mains 2017 Open Test – 12th October – Registration Closes soon
Dear Friends, Now that the Admit Card has come, it would be a great time to write the Mains once before the actual examination. You would be aware that we are conducting an Open Test in 3 cities Gurgaon, New Delhi, Hyderabad. A few Hundred students are expected to write the Tests across the three Centers.… Continue reading Reminder : Mains 2017 Open Test – 12th October – Registration Closes soon
Must Read News Articles – October 10
Archives GS-1 Social Issues ILO defends report on ‘modern slavery’: (The Hindu) Reacts to India’s questioning the credibility of its estimates. Knitting a safety net: (The Hindu, Editorial) Responsive social and care systems for mental health issues must be pursued relentlessly. GS-2 Government Policies Hear marital cases in camera: SC: (The Hindu) In a historic verdict, a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 10
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 10
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) India has one of the lowest female labour force participation (FLFP) rates among emerging markets and developing countries. What are the reasons for low labour participation of female… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 10
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : October 9
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 9, 2017
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – October 9, 2017
Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Simultaneous polls feasible: EC: (The Hindu) Analysis : Simultaneous National and State elections
Simultaneous National and State elections
Context The Election Commission of India (EC) has favored simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and Assembly polls and informed the Centre that it is all set to hold simultaneous elections by September 2018. The election commission of India The Election Commission of Indiais an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. The body administers… Continue reading Simultaneous National and State elections
