Context: The government’s decision to open up 10 coal mines for commercial auction is expected to reduce the demand-supply gap and also ensure quality. What is the present status of coal mining in India? As on March 2016, India had 308.80 billion metric tons of coal reserves The Coal resources of India are available in older… Continue reading Environmental Concerns of Coal Mining in India
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Section 498A and its misuse: Explained
Context The apex court had recently highlighted that misuse of IPC Section 498A needs to be addressed by instituting welfare committees to look into cases before action is taken What is the Family Welfare Committee comprised of? The committee shall comprise para-legal volunteers or social workers or retired officers or even the wives of serving… Continue reading Section 498A and its misuse: Explained
Economics Optional Test 7 for UPSC Mains 2017 : Mains Marathon
Archives Here is the 7th Economics Mains Marathon Optional Test. Click Here for Mains Marathon Economics Optional Plan Economics Mains Marathon : Test-7 With the help of suitable diagrams, elaborate Cournot model. What is the significance of reaction curves in the model? Explain kinked demand curve theory with the help of diagram. Under perfect competition, in… Continue reading Economics Optional Test 7 for UPSC Mains 2017 : Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Anthropology Optional Questions – Test 10
Archives Test 10 : Anthropology Optional Mains Marathon ANTHROPOLOGY PAPER 2 SYLLABUS – CHAPTERS 7, 8 & 9 Write a short note on the impact of Forest rights act on the Scheduled Tribes. Briefly discuss the impact of Buddhism on Indian tribal societies with examples. Write a short note on Pseudo-tribalism. Explain the role of… Continue reading UPSC Mains Anthropology Optional Questions – Test 10
Must Read News Articles – September 18
Archives GS-1 Social issues SC ruling on misuse of the dowry law raises questions: (Indian Express, Editorial) In most states, the police have a counseling centre at the district headquarters, where both the complainant and the accused, wife and husband are encouraged to talk about their grievances against each other. Role of women Liberalization’s impact on… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 18
[Strategy] IAS Rank 63: GS Paper 2 Answer Writing + Source Strategy by Tanai Sultania
Tanai Sultania, a regular follower of ForumIAS has shared his GS 2 Strategy with us. He secured Rank 63 in IAS this year ( CSE 2016 ) Click here to download Tanai Sultania IAS Rank 63 GS Paper 2 Strategy
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 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. Q1. Striking out at cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, India welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s new policy on Afghanistan. With reference to the above statement, discuss how this move to… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 18
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz – September 16
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – September 16, 2017
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – September 16, 2017
Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : India’s population greying : (The Indian Express) Analysis : India’s population greying, likely to increase to 18.4 pc by 2025 Source : No nod for GM mustard cultivation: Govt to SC : (The Indian Express) Analysis : All About Commercialization of GM Mustard
