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Must Read News Articles – July 14
Archives GS 1 — GS 2 India and neighbors Diplomacy at work to end border stand-off with China: (The Hindu) MEA strikes measured note on the situation at the Sikkim tri-junction. Healing The Sea: (Indian Express, Editorial) India must learn from Sri Lanka’s ban on bottom-trawling. Why the visit of Myanmar’s military chief is important… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 14
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 14
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. What is water cycle ? Do you think water cycle and life cycle are the same? Substantiate with examples. (GS 1) Link-1 | Link-2 2. What is… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 14
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 13, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – July 13, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below them ABC of autonomy: (Indian Express, Editorial) Autonomous Bodies needs a committee for revaluation Bitcoin trade may come under SEBI: (The Hindu) Bitcoin — to ban or not to?: (The Hindu) Bitcoin trade under SEBI’s domain Making waves: (Indian Express,
Bitcoin trade under SEBI’s domain
Context: The government is considering the introduction of a regulatory regime for virtual or crypto currencies like Bitcoin, that would enable the levy of the Goods and Services Tax on their sale. Introduction: Bitcoin’s value has skyrocketed over the last six months The circulation of virtual currencies has been a cause of concern among central… Continue reading Bitcoin trade under SEBI’s domain
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 13
Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is Science and Technology. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 9] Discuss the questions in the comment… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 13
India’s join naval exercise at Malabar with US and Japan commences
Context India join naval exercise at Malabar makes China insecure. History In the year 1992, Malabar exercise kicked off which was 23 years ago, a bilateral drill between India and U.S. In the year 2015, Japan became the permanent member of the Malabar exercise. The main aim of the exercise remained to address the shared… Continue reading India’s join naval exercise at Malabar with US and Japan commences
Autonomous Bodies need a Committee for revaluation
Context The committee for Review of Autonomous Bodies (ABs), chaired by Ratan Watal, recommendations are not in public domain. What are Autonomous Bodies? An Autonomous body is set up by the government for a specific purpose. It is independent in day-to-day functioning, but the government has some control over them. Private enterprises are self-governing and… Continue reading Autonomous Bodies need a Committee for revaluation
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 11
Archives 1. India is one of the worst hit countries with respect to road accidents in the world. Why is this a recurring phenomenon in India? Do you think that adequate measures are kept in place to tackle this issue? Suggest some alternative measures that are needed to change this scenario.(GS 1) The Hindu-1 |… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 11
