Context: The government has made public-private partnership (PPP) component mandatory for availing central assistance for new metro projects. Introduction: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, approved a new metro policy for expanding and regulating metro rail services in cities across India Public private partnership (PPP): Public Private Partnership is a… Continue reading India’s PPP model can revive public investment
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Crackdown on Shell Companies
Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed trading restrictions on 162 listed entities indentified as shell companies. Introduction Recently, SEBI named 331 listed companies as suspected “shell companies” that exist for the purpose of financial manoeuvring. The SEBI, in its upcoming meeting on September 18, is likely to have a detailed discussion… Continue reading Crackdown on Shell Companies
Center is primed to amend Factories Law
Context: After much discussion, the Centre will finally go ahead with its proposal to amend the Factories Act of 1948 by giving flexibility to State governments to fix the threshold limit. But concerns are flagged by a Parliamentary Standing Committee. Explanation: In 2014, the Centre had proposed changes to the Factories Act following requests from… Continue reading Center is primed to amend Factories Law
[Strategy Sociology Optional] (289 Marks) and Booklist : UPSC IAS Topper Saurabh Dixit (AIR 162 / CSE 2016) First Attempt without coaching, Unconventional Approach [Part 4]
UPSC IAS TOPPER, Saurabh Dixit Sociology Optional Strategy (289 Marks) AIR 162, CSE 2016 First Attempt, No Coaching Read the Part-1 Here : Preparation Journey and General Strategy Read the Part-2 Here : Prelims Strategy Read the Part-3 Here : GS Mains Strategy Optional subject in CSE is of utmost importance and plays a deciding role in your selection.… Continue reading [Strategy Sociology Optional] (289 Marks) and Booklist : UPSC IAS Topper Saurabh Dixit (AIR 162 / CSE 2016) First Attempt without coaching, Unconventional Approach [Part 4]
Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 15
Archives Below are the suggested answers of UPSC Mains Marathon Current Affairs Questions – August 15. Note: The suggested answers are indicative only, and not exhaustive. 1. Do you think that China’s increasing aggressive policy is hurting its neighbours especially India? Examine the reasons for China’s conflicts with its neighbours. Indian Express | Financial Times Yes,the aggressive policy of China is hurting its neighbours:-… Continue reading Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 15
Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 14
Archives Below are the suggested answers of UPSC Mains Marathon Current Affairs Questions – August 14. Note: The suggested answers are indicative only, and not exhaustive. 1. India must regain its role as a prime mover of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Critically analyze India’s role in SAARC to counter China’s aggression. Do you think SAARC is relevant… Continue reading Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 14
UPSC Mains Anthropology Optional Questions – Test 5
Archives Test 5 : Anthropology Optional Mains Marathon ANTHROPOLOGY PAPER 1 SYLLABUS – CHAPTERS 9 & 10 1. Define race. Explain the biological basis of racial classification. 2. What do you mean by genetic frequency? Explain the principle of Hardy Weinberg law. 3. What do you understand by Mendelian laws of Genetics? Comment on the… Continue reading UPSC Mains Anthropology Optional Questions – Test 5
Economics Optional Test 4 for UPSC Mains 2017 : Mains Marathon
Archives Here is the 4th Economics Mains Marathon Optional Test. Click Here for Mains Marathon Economics Optional Plan Economics Mains Marathon : Test-4 Test 4 If both the countries in David Ricardo’s model of international trade have comparative advantage in their exports, then demonstrate the mutual gain for these countries, taking trade as an indirect method… Continue reading Economics Optional Test 4 for UPSC Mains 2017 : Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains 2017 Botany Optional – Test 4 : Mains Marathon
Archives Dear Friends, Here is the 4th Mains Marathon Botany Optional Test. We have decided to move section wise with the basic understanding of each topic of every paper. In the mid-September we will do the complete paper every week so that you can get the feel to complete the paper before real exam (October… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2017 Botany Optional – Test 4 : Mains Marathon
Must Read News Articles – August 18
Archives GS 1 Art and culture Monumental legislation: (The Hindu, Editorial) The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017, which is pending in the Lok Sabha, attempts to address the issues confronting construction for public works due to proposed plans running through ‘prohibited’ area. GS 2 India and neighbors ‘Pangong scuffle a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 18
