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Naxalism in India

Context: Recently, 15 Maoists were killed in the Konta area of Sukma district in Chhattisgarh. Who are Naxals? The Naxals are far-left radical communists whose military strategies are loosely based on the ideology of Chinese Revolutionary Mao Zedong. The term ‘Naxal’ derives its name from the village Naxalbari of district Darjeeling in West Bengal, where… Continue reading Naxalism in India

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 23, 2018

Archives Q1. RCEP ( Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) is not just beneficial for its member countries, but also for the whole of Asia. Analyze. Also, discuss India’s concerns with RCEP. Answer:  RCEP was built upon existing ASEAN+1 FTAs to strengthen economic linkages and enhance trade and investment. Beneficial for members: RCEP will provide a framework aimed… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 23, 2018

Must Read News Articles – August 24, 2018

Archives GS 2 Centre wants Supreme Court to get tough with FB, YouTube Finding the efforts by Internet giants to curb circulation of online videos of sexual violence against women and children inadequate, the government is likely to seek “stricter directions” to service providers, such as Facebook and YouTube, from the Supreme Court. After UAE,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 24, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 24, 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) The Punjab Cabinet’s decision to amend the law to make acts of sacrilege against the holy books of major religions punishable with life imprisonment is retrograde and… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 24, 2018

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