Context: The infrastructure sector is the backbone of the Indian economy. The government has been making efforts to boost the sector through various schemes and incentives. Introduction: According to the government, total infrastructure spending is expected to be about 10% of GDP (gross domestic product) during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012–17), up from 7.6% during… Continue reading GST impact on the infrastructure sector seems to be mixed bag
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Debate over Jammu and Kashmir special status
Context The Centre on Monday requested the Supreme Court to debate on the special status granted to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was both a sensitive and constitutional matter. The case A PIL plea filed by a Delhi-based NGO, We the Citizens, challenging that the J&K government, given the State’s special independent… Continue reading Debate over Jammu and Kashmir special status
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 18
Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is Economy. Sammy Watkins – Clemson Tigers Jerseys Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 12] Discuss the… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 18
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 17
Archives 1. Do you think that India – Myanmar relationship is important for maintaining stability and peace in Northeast India? Discuss the challenges in India-Myanmar relations.(GS 2) The Diplomat | Link | Outlook Yes:- A porous border with enhanced commercial ties and improved infrastructure will benefit the relatively less developed northeastern states of India and… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 17
Must Read News Articles – July 18
Archives GS 1 Urbanization, Government policies Jobs, facts and fiction: (Indian Express, Editorial) India has more formal non-farm jobs than we think. Creating millions more needs labour, education reforms GS 2 Government policies Centre’s ‘no’ to SC appeal on old notes: (The Hindu) The Centre told the Supreme Court on Monday that it took a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 18
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 18
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 importance of the trilateral Malabar naval exercise in addressing common maritime challenges across the Indo-Pacific region. (GS 2) Indian Express 2. What are cryptocurrencies? Do… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 18
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 17, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs editorials – July 17, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below them Parliament, Assemblies in poll fervour: (The Hindu) The Presidential election 2017 GST: uncertainty persists for traders, exporters: (The Hindu) Uncertainty persists for exporters after implementation of GST PDS and Food Processing When too much is too little: (The Hindu,
The Presidential election 2017
Context The Election Commission has allowed 14 Rajya Sabha and 41 Lok Sabha members to vote in the Assemblies for the presidential election, while five MLAs will vote in Parliament on 17th Among the Rajya Sabha members 12 are from the Trinamool Congress Why do we need the President? Article 52 states that there shall… Continue reading The Presidential election 2017
[Video] Motivation: ‘My Bharat Darshan Experience’ by Manisha H Prakash
Manisha H Prakash, Indian Information Service Motivational Video: ‘My Bharat Darshan Experience’ Hi guys! I am Manisha H Prakash, Indian Information Service Officer of the 2015 batch (2014 exam). This is a video of my Bharat Darshan Experience, definitely the highlight of one’s life as a Civil Services Officer Trainee. If there is one thing… Continue reading [Video] Motivation: ‘My Bharat Darshan Experience’ by Manisha H Prakash
