Context The Supreme Court has clarified that its ban on the sale of liquor does not apply to licensed outlets that fall within municipal limits What happened? On December 15, 2016, the apex court had imposed the ban on selling of liquor within a distance of 500 metres along all National and State highways. Why… Continue reading Clearing the air, licensed liquor stores within municipal limits excluded from ban
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UPSC Mains Anthropology Optional Questions – Test 6
Archives Test 6 : Anthropology Optional Mains Marathon ANTHROPOLOGY PAPER 1 SYLLABUS – CHAPTERS 11 & 12 1. Write a short note on biological theories on demography. 2. Write a short notes on Kinanthropometry. 3. What is forensic anthropology? Explain various aspects of personal identification using this technique. 4. Explain the importance of Genetic Screening… Continue reading UPSC Mains Anthropology Optional Questions – Test 6
Must Read News Articles – August 24
Archives GS-1 Globalisation Understanding work: (The Hindu, Editorial) The Global Commission on the Future of Work, established on Monday, has a critical role in addressing the decent jobs deficit that affects the lives of roughly three billion working people. Social issues Why India fails to deliver health and education: (Live Mint, Editorial) Weak electoral demand and weak… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 24
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 24
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 Supreme Court Constitution Bench gave a historic 3:2 majority judgment and has set aside instant talaq as a “manifestly arbitrary” practice not protected by Article 25 (freedom of religion)… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 24
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 23, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 23, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Indian Economy. Planning, Growth and Employment ‘Uranium sale talks at advanced stage’: (The Hindu) Uranium sale talks at final stage Fixing the trade deficit with China won’t be easy: (Live Mint, Editorial) India China Trade deficit triggers uneasiness Creating well-paid jobs… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 23, 2017
India China Trade deficit triggers uneasiness
Context: The ongoing military stand-off with China in the Himalayan mountain range has once again brought the issue of trade imbalances with that country to the fore. Introduction: A bilateral trade deficit should not be a worry in normal circumstances. What really matters is the overall trade balance rather than its individual components. China is… Continue reading India China Trade deficit triggers uneasiness
India welcomes Trump’s calls for end to Pakistani involvement in terror
Context Striking out at cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, India welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s new policy on Afghanistan and consider this move to help target “safe havens” of terrorism in South Asia. Diplomat’s views on this Senior diplomats said the American leader’s call for an end to Pakistan’s involvement in terrorism in Afghanistan and his… Continue reading India welcomes Trump’s calls for end to Pakistani involvement in terror
Niti Ayog to issue blueprint for India’s economic policy
Context: NITI Aayog has recently issued a set of three documents which give us a fair idea about where national economic policy is headed in the coming years. Introduction: NITI Aayog has come up with action plan on three sectors – trade, industry and services for creating a well paid jobs. NITI Aayog, after making… Continue reading Niti Ayog to issue blueprint for India’s economic policy
Triple Talaq verdict: All you should know
Context: The five-judge Bench, Justices Kurian Joseph and Rohinton Fali Nariman gave separate judgments against the validity of instant talaq. Justice U.U. Lalit supported Justice Nariman’s view that instant talaq given by a Muslim man “capriciously and whimsically,” without an attempt at reconciliation, was “manifestly arbitrary and violative of Article 14 (right to equality).” Introduction:… Continue reading Triple Talaq verdict: All you should know
