Context The government’s reply last month to the Supreme Court, saying that the questions raised in a petition challenging Article 35A require a “larger debate”, has predictably stirred a hornet’s nest in Kashmir. Article 35A: Current issue The Centre has expressed its reservations in responding to a petition before the Supreme Court that calls for… Continue reading Move to re-open debate on Article 35A
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Must Read News Articles – August 11
Archives GS 1 Social issues Failing India’s children: (The Hindu, Editorial) Dropping the no-detention policy in primary and middle school is retrogade. Is there a culture of honesty in India?: (Live Mint, Editorial) With several popular anti-corruption movements having fizzled out, can a culture of honesty be brought about by law alone? A strange hybrid:… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 11
Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 9
Archives Below are the suggested answers of UPSC Mains Marathon Current Affairs Questions – August 9. Note: The suggested answers are indicative only, and not exhaustive. 1. How can India find a solution to the boundary stand-off with China at the Doka La tri-junction? Do you think that the stand-off between India and China was avoidable? Give your opinion.(GS 2) Link | Live Mint | Outlook | Indian… Continue reading Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 9
[Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 11
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. Discuss the important objectives of Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. Examine the impact of child marriage on maternal mortality and right to education. (GS 1) The Hindu | NCW | Link… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 11
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 10, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 10, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Tryst With Inequality: (Indian Express, Editorial) 70 years of independence: Social injustice still envelopes the country SC seeks details of convictions under Child Marriage Act Immunity falling into the wrong hands Castles in the air?: (The Hindu, Editorial) India needs to… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 10, 2017
India needs to carry more weight in seeing through its connectivity plans
Context Two months after the India-Afghanistan air corridor was inaugurated with great expectations, news that it has been hit by a shortage of cargo planes is a cause for concern. Rising concerns It is astounding that the initiative has been hit by logistical problems within weeks of its initiation. It left traders in Afghanistan with… Continue reading India needs to carry more weight in seeing through its connectivity plans
Venezuela faces rapid decline in Forex reserves
Context Venezuela, a country with enormous oil is currently facing rapid declining foreign exchange reserves, poverty and hyperinflation projected at 720% this year and 2069% next, according to the International Monetary Fund. Major crisis Under President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has been experiencing an acute shortage of food, medicine and other vital supplies. Venezuela is in… Continue reading Venezuela faces rapid decline in Forex reserves
70 years of independence: Social injustice still envelopes the country
Context: Despite impressive economic growth in the last two decades, inequalities and injustices are prevalent in the country. Social Justice: Social Justice is ideally justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society. Here, the justice assigns rights and duties in the institutions of society, which enables people to receive… Continue reading 70 years of independence: Social injustice still envelopes the country
Recent trends in India-Pakistan trade
Context: Cross-LoC trade continues to be a key confidence building measure between India and Pakistan Introduction: Of late, cross-LoC, trade has been in focus after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) began probing the funding patterns of traders. In October, cross-LoC trade will complete nine years. Irrespective of the negative perception around it, trade continues to… Continue reading Recent trends in India-Pakistan trade
