CONTEXT The 2016 ‘Global Survey on Modern Slavery’ ranked 167 countries based on the proportion of the population estimated to be in slavery. India came in fourth after North Korea, Uzbekistan and Cambodia. In terms of the absolute numbers of people in slavery, India ranked first — ahead of China, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In its… Continue reading “Modern Slavery” and India
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Must Read News Articles – October 5
Archives GS-1 Social Issues Why Indian Intelligence is spooked by global index of modern slavery: (Indian Express, Editorial) What does an ILO-backed report say about the country? Why have its methodology and conclusions been questioned by the IB? GS-2 — GS-3 Indian Economy RBI holds interest rates, warns against fiscal laxity: (The Hindu) Says govt. measures… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 5
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 5
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 Recently, the NITI Aayog has released the Action Agenda for the government, a roadmap for reforming various sectors of the economy including agriculture. What are the challenges that… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 5
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : October 4
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 4, 2017
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – October 4, 2017
Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : In need of a psycho-economic boost: (The Hindu, Editorial) Analysis : The Downward Spiral of the Economy
General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 16
UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series (Target UPSC CSM-2017) Test-16 Here is the 16th Mains Marathon General Studies Test. Topic: Indian Society and Geography All Topics Q1. Today, there is a strong need for re-structuring India’s family planning system. Examine. Q2. Globalization is a two way process as its effect on society is not uniform, to some… Continue reading General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 16
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 4
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The Downward Spiral of the Economy
CONTEXT The various macroeconomic indicators of the Indian Economy have been on the downward spiral in the recent past. In such a scenario, reviving the investor sentiment and the demand is the key focus of the Government. THE ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN A number of factors could be responsible for this: Merchandise exports: One of the major… Continue reading The Downward Spiral of the Economy
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 3
Archives Q.1 NITI Aayog’s three-year action plan on agriculture raises hope as well as concerns. Discuss. GS 2 Ans: Recently, the NITI Aayog released the Action Agenda for the government, a roadmap for reforming various sectors of the economy including agriculture. NITI Aayog’s Action Agenda forms a part of larger Vision Document which spans a… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 3
