Archives Q1. Reforming the UN is an important agenda for United States. Do you agree? What is India’s stand on UN reforms? Discuss. GS 2 Reforming United Nations is an important agenda for United Nations now, under Trump Administration. Trump Administration on UN reforms Trump pledged that US would be partners to make the organization… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 2
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Must Read News Articles – October 3
Archives GS-1 Geophysical phenomena Awry forecasts, but IMD sticks to models: (The Hindu) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will review the computer models it used for preparing forecasts this year, but is unlikely to make any dramatic corrections. The numbers game: (The Hindu, Editorial) The India Meteorological Department needs to better tailor its forecast for… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 3
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 3
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 NITI Aayog’s three-year action plan on agriculture raises hope as well as concerns. Discuss. GS 2 Indian Express Q.2 What has prompted the sudden takeoff of Public issues… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 3
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : October 2
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – October 2, 2017
Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Four steps to stabilize the price of pulses: (Live Mint, Editorial) Analysis : The Vagaries of Pulse Prices
The Vagaries of Pulse Prices
Context The Prices of the pulses in India have always been an issue. On an average, the peaks have hovered 40 percentage points above the “zero” level. Somewhat predictably, pulses have seen an average annual inflation rate of 12%—the highest among food crops—in the past 12 years. Pulses in India Pulses are annual leguminous crops… Continue reading The Vagaries of Pulse Prices
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 2
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Must Read News Articles – October 2
Archives GS-1 Social Issues For a knowledge economy: (The Hindu, Editorial) India needs to do more than just pour money into higher education institutions. GS-2 Government Policies Back to paper: (The Hindu, Editorial) A State-wide voter paper trail may silence the EVM’s critics, but is a regressive step. Service For Swachhata: (Indian Express, Editorial) In three years,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 2
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 2
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. Q1. Reforming the UN is an important agenda for United States. Do you agree? What is India’s stand on UN reforms? Discuss. GS 2 Live Mint Q2. There needs… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 2
