Why the RBI board needs to be recast News: The article discusses about the reconstitution of the RBI board following a meeting between government and Reserve Bank of India on the contentious issues in the board meeting held recently. Important Facts: 2. The Reserve Bank and the government have agreed to refer to an expert… Continue reading Why the RBI board needs to be recast
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Unlawful dissolution
Unlawful dissolution News: The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Governor recently dissolved the State Assembly, which has been in suspended animation, shortly after rival alliances staked claim to form the government. Important Facts: The J&K Governor has passed this order in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by clause (b) of subsection (2) of Section… Continue reading Unlawful dissolution
Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence
Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence News: The article discusses about INS Arihant, India’s first nuclear ballistic missile submarine, has completed its first “deterrence patrol”, operationalising India’s nuclear triad. Important Facts: The INS Arihant completes India’s nuclear triad by adding maritime strike capability to land- and air-based delivery platforms. All the big five nuclear… Continue reading Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence
Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence
Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence News: The article discusses about INS Arihant, India’s first nuclear ballistic missile submarine, has completed its first “deterrence patrol”, operationalising India’s nuclear triad. Important Facts: The INS Arihant completes India’s nuclear triad by adding maritime strike capability to land- and air-based delivery platforms. All the big five nuclear… Continue reading Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence
Slums in India
What is a slum? Slum is a contiguous settlement where the inhabitants are characterized as having inadequate housing and basic services. Cities Alliance Action Plan describes slums as neglected parts of cities where housing and living conditions are appallingly poor. Census of India 2011 explained slums as residential areas where dwellings areunfit for human habitation… Continue reading Slums in India
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 23, 2018
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 22, 2018
Archives Q.1) Critically examine the impact of urbanization on water bodies. What are the various government interventions in tackling loss of urban water bodies in India? Suggest remedial measures. Answer: The one thing that is common to Mumbai, Srinagar and Chennai floods highlights how unfettered urbanisation has led to the depletion of water bodies in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 22, 2018
Must Read News Articles – November 23rd, 2018
Archives GS 2 Aligning the triad INS Arihant’s inaugural sea patrol must spark a debate on the state of India’s nuclear deterrence Get the model right For state-sponsored insurance, governments should avoid insurance companies Unlawful dissolution The J&K Governor’s action controverts what has been laid down by the Supreme Court GS 3 Falling crude puts… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 23rd, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 23, 2018
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 Q.1) Discuss with examples the impact of human intervention on natural hazards. Q.2) How does the 3D printing technology work? List out the advantages and disadvantages of the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 23, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : November 22, 2018
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