Context The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition for a direction to the government to make yoga education a compulsory part of the syllabus for Classes one to eight. Bench’s remark We are nobody to say what is to be taught in schools,” a Bench, led by Justice Madan B. Lokur, orally observed. The Bench… Continue reading Not our business to say what should be taught in schools, states Supreme Court
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Hassan Rouhani second term as Iran’s President
Context Hassan Rouhani has formally begun his second term as Iran’s President in especially challenging circumstances. Pressures on Rouhani Conservatives at Iran are pushing for a hard-line agenda, Sunni states in the Gulf are consolidating a regional alliance against Shia-majority Iran, and the U.S. is turning up the heat on the Iran’s missile programme. Rouhani,… Continue reading Hassan Rouhani second term as Iran’s President
Country to dispense with Right to Education Act’s no-detention policy
Context: Scrapping the no-detention policy, one of the most controversial features of the Right to Education Act, is a first step towards in preventing and mending some of its worst consequences. Explanation: The Union cabinet on 2nd August, 2017 has agreed to scrap of the no-detention clause in the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Amending this provision, which… Continue reading Country to dispense with Right to Education Act’s no-detention policy
A microscopic view of Nationalism in India
Context: In the present day context, enforced cultural nationalism by the government will harm India in the long run. Nationalism: Nationalism is a range of political, social, and economic systems characterised by promoting the interests of a particular nation or ethnic group, particularly with the aim of gaining and maintaining self-governance, or full sovereignty, over the group’s homeland. Nationalism and… Continue reading A microscopic view of Nationalism in India
Connecting food and nutrition security
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has asked the Centre to ensure that States implement key aspects of the Food Security Act. Introduction: Several state governments have not met key requirements in the food security legislation which empower common man in securing subsidized food. Food Ministry data presented to Parliament show that the present system does… Continue reading Connecting food and nutrition security
Indian logistics industry is at the turning point of its development
Context: The Logistics Data Bank (LDB) project, unveiled in July 2016 to make India’s logistics sector more efficient through the use of Information Technology, will soon expand operations to the country’s southern region. Introduction: The project so far, had covered only the western logistics corridor. The project covers the entire movement of containers through rail… Continue reading Indian logistics industry is at the turning point of its development
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 9
Archives Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is Polity. Important: 1st Mains Marathon General Studies Test To know more about the GS Test Series : Click Here To Download the GS Test Series Plan : Click Here Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 9
Must Read News Articles – August 9
Archives GS 1 Geophysical phenomena ‘100% monsoon quota this year’: Reiterating its forecast from June, the India Meteorological Department has said India will get ‘normal’ rain during the remaining months of the monsoon season. India is likely to get 100% of its annual monsoon quota of 89 cm. Social issues ‘Today, we do not talk… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 9
ForumIAS Free UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 1
Welcome to the 1st Mains Marathon General Studies Test. Topic for Today: (9th August, 2017) Capitalism & Industrial Revolution, Revolutionary & Nationalist Movements ( French revolution, American Revolution, Unification of Italy, Germany etc, Socialist Movements ), Imperialism & Colonialism (Causes & Effects) Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not… Continue reading ForumIAS Free UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 1
[Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 9
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. 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?… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 9
