Archives GS 2 2013 report wanted changes to sexual harassment law The Centre recently announced its plan to set up a panel of judges to look into the legal and institutional framework to curb sexual harassment at workplaces following the #MeToo campaign on social media. When the judiciary rewrites a faith If a community believes… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 15th, 2018
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 15, 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) ‘India has a share of 1.5% in the world in the total electronic hardware manufacturing’. What are the challenges government facing in promoting electronics manufacturing. Elaborate on the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 15, 2018
Must Read News Articles – October 14th, 2018
Archives GS 3 Zika: doctors advise caution this festive season Say this time sees a lot of inter-State movement which increases the risk of virus spreading to new areas Empathising with victims of sexual assault Proper public remembrance alone restores dignity and self-respect to the victim ‘Unethical to withhold bedaquiline while waiting for Phase III… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 14th, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : October 13, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 13th, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – October 13th, 2018 (Forest Fires in India)
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Forest Fires in India
Context: According to a joint report by the Ministry of Environment and Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and World Banktitled “Strengthening Forest Fire Management in India” 60% districts in India are affected by forest fires each year. Basic Concepts: The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), India defines forest fire as an unclosed and freely… Continue reading Forest Fires in India
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 12, 2018
Archives Q.1) In India, corruption is acceptable as a way of life. How far the recent amendments in the Prevention of Corruption Act will help in dealing with this menace? Answer: India has been ranked 81st in the global corruption perception index for 2017, released by Transparency International, which named the country among the “worst offenders”.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 12, 2018
Must Read News Articles – October 13th, 2018
Archives GS 2 Panel to study issues raised by #MeTooIndia The government will set up a committee of judges and lawyers to examine the existing legal and institutional framework to deal with complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace, Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi announced on Friday. Reading between the rankings Two… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 13th, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : October 12, 2018
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