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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 4
Archives 1. Adoption of the historic United Nations pact to ban nuclear weapons underscores a paradigm shift in the discourse on global disarmament. Do you think that a complete ban on nuclear weapons is necessary? Give arguments in favor of your answer.(GS 2) Link | The Hindu Introduction:- This year’s multilateral negotiations toward a legally binding prohibition on nuclear weapons… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 4
Must Read News Articles – August 4
Archives GS 1 Social issues It’s time to enact an anti-lynching law: (The Hindu, Editorial) In a civilised society, even one lynching is too many. But India has seen a spate of them of late. Indian society Defenders of varna: (Indian Express, Editorial) Current forms of ambivalence on caste have a long history. Role of women… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 4
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 2
Archives 1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using renewable energy in India. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for maximizing the use of renewable energy resources.(GS 3) Live Mint | Link Advantages of using renewable energy :- As it is renewable it is therefore sustainable and so will never run out. Renewable energy facilities generally require less maintenance than traditional… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 2
[Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 4
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. Adoption of the historic United Nations pact to ban nuclear weapons underscores a paradigm shift in the discourse on global disarmament. Do you think that a complete ban on… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 4
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 3, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 3, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Illegal miners must pay back in full: Supreme Court: Illegal mining in India draws headlines How to curb ‘invisible money’: (The Hindu, Editorial) Election Commission pushes for electoral reforms Centre mulls ‘One Nation, One Licence’ in new telecom policy: ‘One Nation,… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 3, 2017
‘One Nation, One License’: Center sets for a fresh policy
Context: The government has started framing a new telecom policy by the end of December, 2017. The Centre will consider including a ‘one-nation one-license’ regime in the new telecom policy. India’s telecommunication network: India’s telecommunication network is the second largest in the world by number of telephone users (both fixed and mobile phone). Major sectors of the… Continue reading ‘One Nation, One License’: Center sets for a fresh policy
Election Commission pushes for electoral reforms
Context: The statement by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley recently said that the Election Commission has failed to curb ‘invisible money’ in polls is remarkable. Introduction: Reforms suggested by the Election and Law Commissions must be given a chance. Working of Election Commission (EC): The Election Commission (EC) works in accordance with Article 324 of… Continue reading Election Commission pushes for electoral reforms
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 3
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