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Must Read News Articles – August 8, 2018

Archives GS 3 INTACH bats for heritage buildings The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has called for transforming heritage buildings in Rajasthan into “economic assets” for the society. Economic benefits could be derived from these properties as an alternative to paying for their upkeep on a regular basis. Scrub typhus is… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 8, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 8, 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) What are the causes behind disputes over land acquisitions in India. Would Land acquisition (second amendment) bill prove to be effective in dealing with these disputes? provide valid… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 8, 2018

Vocational Training in India – An Analysis

Context Standing Committee on Labour under the chairmanship of Krit Soumiya had submitted its Report on the “Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Skill Development Initiative Scheme” Vocational training Vocational Education can be defined as the education that is based on occupation and employment. Vocational Education is also known as career and technical education (CTE) or… Continue reading Vocational Training in India – An Analysis

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 6, 2018

Archives Q.1 What are cryptocurrencies? Do you think that cryptocurrencies should be banned? (GS-3) Introduction Recently the government is considering the introduction of a regulatory regime for virtual or crypto currencies, such as Bitcoin, that would enable the levy of the Goods and Services Tax on their sale. In the light of this the discussion… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 6, 2018

Must Read News Articles – August 7, 2018

Archives GS 2 Thirty years after the 8888 uprising August 8 marks the 30th anniversary of the people’s uprising in Myanmar. The ‘8888’ uprising (or the eighth day of August 1988) is one of Myanmar’s most important historic days in the context of the pro-democracy movement GS 3 Three northeastern States emerge as new HIV… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 7, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 7, 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 the controversial issues around article 35A of the Indian constitution. Should Supreme Court repeal this provision? Provide valid arguments in support of your opinion. (GS-2) Link Q.2)… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 7, 2018

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