1. Climate change is not only about change in temperature and water levels. Explain how climate change effects the life of the population living near the affected area. Also, suggest ways to check the steady loss of the mangroves in the sundarbans.(GS 3) The Hindu How does climate change effect the life of the population… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 5
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Must Read News Articles – July 5
Archives GS 1 Social issues The terrorisms we overlook: (The Hindu, Editorial) The state’s association with terror — in mob lynchings or in extortion — is not compatible with freedom. GS 2 Issues related to governance SC open to liquor sale on city highways: (The Hindu) The Supreme Court on Tuesday prima facie observed that there… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 5
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 5
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. Climate change is not only about change in temperature and water levels. Explain how climate change effects the life of the population living near the affected area. Also,… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 5
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 4
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GS Mains and Prelims Strategy by Rajarshi Raj Varma, AIR 120 (CSE 2016)
Name: Rajarshi Raj Varma UPSC rank(s): AIR 120 (CSE 2016); AIR 295 (CSE2014); AIR 351 (CSE 2013) Roll No: 0428674 (CSE 2016) Optional Subject: Public Administration Home town: Ranchi Role of ForumIAS: I used to go through ForumIAS posts and few other initiatives. In particular, I was benefited by Mains Marathon and Interview Initiative. Mains… Continue reading GS Mains and Prelims Strategy by Rajarshi Raj Varma, AIR 120 (CSE 2016)
Forest Department orders to shut tiger reserves during Monsoons
Context Tourism zones falling in the national park areas of Ranthambhore and Sariska tiger reserves in Rajasthan will remain closed during monsoon in 2017. Key Facts Following a meeting of the State Wildlife Board’s standing committee and Ranthambhore Tiger Conservation Foundation on June 9th, the Forest Department had issued orders to keep the tiger reserves… Continue reading Forest Department orders to shut tiger reserves during Monsoons
India – Israel relations doesn’t hamper India’s relations with Palestine
Context India’s relations with Israel should not come at the “expense of ties” with Palestine in respect to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel. India is trying to manage its own balance in the region, and making a separation between these ties as well. India and Israel will sign a unique Strategic Partnership on… Continue reading India – Israel relations doesn’t hamper India’s relations with Palestine
Apex Court allows abortion for ailing foetus
Context Supreme Court upholds the right to chose to abort her 20-week- old foetus will severe abnormalities. The law, however does not permit abortion if the foetus is over 20 weeks old. Details about the case The bench observed that, “the right of the woman to have a reproductive choice is a part of personal… Continue reading Apex Court allows abortion for ailing foetus
Need of the Hour: Save the Sundarbans
Context The continuous loss of forest cover in the Indian Sundarbans has made conservation efforts crucial. Facts and Figures about Sundarbans The Sundarbans is a cluster of low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal, spread across India and Bangladesh It is famous for its unique mangrove forests It is home to many rare and globally… Continue reading Need of the Hour: Save the Sundarbans
