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India’s approach to reorganizing national security
Context: India is the largest importer of defence equipment in the world Introduction: India has the third-largest armed force in the world. India is one of the largest importers of conventional defence equipment and spends about 40 per cent of its defence budget on capital acquisitions. In 2015, the budgetary allocation for defence was Rs… Continue reading India’s approach to reorganizing national security
Japanese Encephalitis: How to combat the deadly disease
Context: Japanese Encephalitis epidemics cases are reported from many parts of India however, it is highly endemic in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Introduction: Currently, the virus is spreading its deadly sting in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur, where 70 children have lost their lives due to the infection. Doctors in endemic region in U.P. have found cases with… Continue reading Japanese Encephalitis: How to combat the deadly disease
Rising Chinese Aggressive policy
Context With time China’s increasing aggressive policy is hurting its neighbours especially India. Chinese aggressive policy The increasingly aggressive Chinese foreign policy is chiefly driven by two factors: A build-up of nationalistic fervour in domestic politics and the Chinese economy’s hunger for new markets. In the year 2012, Xi Jinping spoke of the “Chinese dream,”… Continue reading Rising Chinese Aggressive policy
Need for the US to wind down war talk with North Korea
Context S. President Donald Trump’s harsh rhetoric against North Korea and equally strident counter-threats by Pyongyang have made the situation in the Korean Peninsula drastically worse. Recent developments New reports signaling that North Korea has developed a miniaturized nuclear warhead that can fit inside its missiles, U.S replied back with the same aggressiveness. America’s nuclear… Continue reading Need for the US to wind down war talk with North Korea
Gorakhpur Hospital Tragedy: insufficient oxygen supply not the sole reason
Context: The death of over 30 children within a span of 48 hours at the government-run Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar pradesh, isn’t merely about oxygen cylinders and unpaid bills but it is a consequence of many deeper problems. The tragedy: 60 deaths have been reported in the children’s department… Continue reading Gorakhpur Hospital Tragedy: insufficient oxygen supply not the sole reason
Benchmark for science: Customized human embryos for a healthy life
Context: Genetically modified human embryos have been developed in the US and it is still in its initial stage which makes the scientist proceed with the utmost caution, paying the highest attention to ethical considerations. Data from gene trials should be open to the wider public for greater transparency and abundant caution. Explanation: For the… Continue reading Benchmark for science: Customized human embryos for a healthy life
ForumIAS UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 3
UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series (Target UPSC CSM-2017) Test-3 Topic : Post Independence History, Modern Indian History and Indian Culture Welcome to the 3rd Mains Marathon General Studies Test. Topic for Today: (14th August, 2017) Post Independence History (Integration of States, Uniform Civil Code,Official Language, Linguistic States, Integration of Tribals, Land Reforms, Emergency and all other important topics), Modern… Continue reading ForumIAS UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 3
Must Read News Articles – August 14
Archives GS 1 Social issues Harsh lessons of the Gorakhpur tragedy: (Live Mint, Editorial) What has happened in Gorakhpur isn’t merely about oxygen cylinders and unpaid bills—it is a symptom of many deeper problems. GS 2 Effects of developed and developing countries policies Sound and fury: (The Hindu, Editorial) The U.S. President needs to wind… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 14
[Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 14
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. 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… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 14
