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 Third week of August. [table… Continue reading ForumIAS: Facts in News (August 16th – 22th)
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RSTV Video Summaries: 15th August-31st August, 2017
Download the RSTV video summaries for 15th- 31st August by clicking the link given below:- RSTV Video Summaries: 15th August-31st August, 2017 To download or read all RSTV compilations, click on the link given below RSTV summaries compilations
Economics Optional Test 6 for UPSC Mains 2017 : Mains Marathon
Archives Here is the 6th Economics Mains Marathon Optional Test. Click Here for Mains Marathon Economics Optional Plan Economics Mains Marathon : Test-6 What do you understand by ‘sterilization’ effects of foreign exchange market intervention? How does ‘sterilization’ work in the case of imperfect capital mobility? Define a balance of payment function and explain the factors… Continue reading Economics Optional Test 6 for UPSC Mains 2017 : Mains Marathon
Must Read News Articles – August 31
Archives GS-1 Geophysical phenomena Managing embankments: (The Hindu, Editorial) Involving the communities would help minimise the misery in flood-prone areas. Social issues Marital rape a crime in many countries, an exception in many more: (Indian Express, Explained) The grounds for “marital immunity” for rape prosecution were laid by Chief Justice Sir Matthew Hale in The History of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 31
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 31
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. Do you think that marital rape as a law is being misused in India? Discuss the challenges, according to you, in implementing the law, if marital rape is criminalized? (GS 1)… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 31
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 30, 2017
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – August 30, 2017
Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Eastern turbulence :(Indian Express) Analysis : West Bengal CM holds talks with Gorkhaland agitators Source : Lakes of fire :(Indian Express) Analysis : Rejuvenation of lakes Source : ‘Criminalising marital rape may become a tool to harass husbands’ : (The Hindu) Analysis : Criminalizing marital rape may become a tool to harass… Continue reading 7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – August 30, 2017
Rejuvenation of lakes
Context: Bellandur lake in Bengaluru has been in the news in recent months for the surge of foam and froth from the polluted lake, and the rise of smoke and flames from the area surrounding it. Introduction: Due to heavy rainfall in the city, the stinking froth and foam rose as high as 10 to… Continue reading Rejuvenation of lakes
West Bengal CM holds talks with Gorkhaland agitators
Context The leaders of the Gorkhaland agitation left for Kolkata to negotiate with the West Bengal government, the Bodo areas in Assam turned restive. Introduction: Three major political parties in the hills held discussion with the West Bengal government on Tuesday, reviving fresh hopes that the deadlock may be resolved. Representatives of the Gorkha Janmukti… Continue reading West Bengal CM holds talks with Gorkhaland agitators
Criminalizing marital rape may become a tool to harass husbands’
Context The Centre, in an affidavit filed in response to pleas seeking criminalizing marital rape What is Marital Rape? Marital rape or spousal rape is the act of sexual intercourse with one’s spouse without the consent of the other spouse. It is a form of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Although it was once widely unrecognized by law and society as wrong or as… Continue reading Criminalizing marital rape may become a tool to harass husbands’
