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B. N. Srikrishna Committee on BIT dispute management strategy

Context: Recently, Justice B.N. Srikrishna committee was constituted to prepare a road map to make India a hub of international arbitration. Introduction: The report has recommended many changes in Indian arbitration law. The recommendations are largely on the issue of managing and resolving bilateral investment treaty (BIT) disputes. The recommendation on BIT assumes importance as… Continue reading B. N. Srikrishna Committee on BIT dispute management strategy

ForumIAS: Facts in News (September 1st – 8th)

Read summaries of all important News Articles Facts in news is published on a weekly basis that consists a gist of all crucial news articles from ‘The Hindu’ that may bear relevance to Civil Services Preparation. Here is the Summary of all current happenings from around the world for the first week of September. Download summaries of… Continue reading ForumIAS: Facts in News (September 1st – 8th)

UPSC Mains Anthropology Optional Questions – Test 9

Archives  Test 9 : Anthropology Optional Mains Marathon ANTHROPOLOGY PAPER 2 SYLLABUS – CHAPTERS  5 & 6 Define sanskritisation. Critically examine sanskritisation as mode of social change. Briefly outline the concepts of Great tradition and little tradition and their significance in the village studies in India. Write a short notes on concept of Universalization. Critically… Continue reading UPSC Mains Anthropology Optional Questions – Test 9

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 11

Archives  1.India and China have put up a united front in the recent BRICS summit. What is the significance of the recent BRICS meet for India and China relations? What are the key lessons learnt for India from the Doklam standoff? Discuss. (GS 2) Both India and China have proposed a revival of the Panchsheel… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 11

Must Read News Articles – September 12

Archives  GS-1 Urbanisation, Social issues Addressing India’s income inequality: (Live Mint, Editorial) Widening income inequality weakens public support for liberal economic reforms. GS-2 Effects of developed and developing countries policies No plan yet to deport Rohingya: (The Hindu) Responding to UN official’s statement, Minister says States have been asked only to identify ‘illegal’ immigrants and act… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 12

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 12

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. 1. The commerce and industry ministry has outlined its new priorities. The priorities include firming up a district-wise industrial investment plan. What was the reason for shift in priorities and… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 12

7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – September 11, 2017

Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Refugees go to SC against Article 35A: (The Hindu) Analysis : The Constitutional status of Article 35A Source : A forest policy on today’s terms:  (The Hindu, Editorial) Analysis : Urgent Need to Review the National Forest Policy  

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