Archives 1. The Gorkhaland movement is a long standing quest for a separate State of Gorkhaland. Discuss the roots and causes of the present Gorkhaland movement in India. Is under-development a core issue for the demand of a separate Gorkhaland? Examine.(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction: In 1907, the Hillmen’s association had raised the issue of… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 28
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UPSC Mains 2017 Sociology Optional Test 2 : Mains Marathon
Archives Friends, Here is the 2nd Mains Marathon Sociology Optional Test. Sociology Optional Study Plan Mains Marathon Below is the Test: Topics: Sociological Thinkers Time: 1.5 hours 10 questions Questions include both 20 and 10 markers Questions have been jumbled up to facilitate smart time management Intermixing of Paper 1 and Paper 2 topics given… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2017 Sociology Optional Test 2 : Mains Marathon
Must Read News Articles – July 29
Archives GS 1 — GS 2 International groupings and agreements Fight against terror, BRICS told: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has called upon the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS) grouping to exercise international leadership in countering terrorism, in tune with the growing role of the emerging economies in setting the global agenda. Doval wants BRICS to fight… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 29
Essay Test – July 29, 2017
Archives Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. No society can surely be flourishing and happy, of which the far greater part of the members are poor and miserable. 2. Try not to become a man of success, but rather… Continue reading Essay Test – July 29, 2017
Doklam conflict might be much more than a mere territorial issue
Context The recent faceoff at Doklam is a message about China’s ire at India building alliances with its adversaries in Asia, and with the US. Background India China Bhutan standoff over Doklam Plateau A change of mindset is vital Ever since the Doklam crisis began this summer, strategists in India have been hostage to what… Continue reading Doklam conflict might be much more than a mere territorial issue
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 27, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – July 27, 2017
Archives Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below: ‘Privacy a fundamental but wholly qualified right’(The Hindu) : Privacy a fundamental but wholly qualified right India pressed to open up procurement (The Hindu) : India forced to open up its public procurement (Indian Express,
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 28, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – July 28, 2017
Archives Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below: Public health, private players? : ( The Hindu Editorial ) Need to promote Self help groups for all round development Public Health in India No logic in extending length of patents : ( Live Mint, )
Structure of dowry in India
Context: To curb the misuse of anti-dowry law the Supreme Court ordered the setting up of family-welfare-committees in all districts under the supervision of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). Explanation: The Dowry system in India refers to the durable goods, cash, and real or movable property that the bride’s family gives to the bridegroom,… Continue reading Structure of dowry in India
