Context Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, has announced the formation of a committee to assess the idea of bad banks. What is NPA? NPA or Non-Performing Assets are loans or advances that are in default or are in arrears on scheduled payments of principal or interest, usually for a period of 90 days. Before the period… Continue reading NPA and Bad Bank
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – June 11, 2018
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Must Read News Articles – June 11, 2018
Archives GS 2 India rebalancing ties with Pak. to open path to Eurasia SCO, India-china-pakistan Ceasing fire Afghanistan-Taliban Draw the line for Speakers and Governors Governor, speaker Govt. opens doors to lateral entry Lateral entry, administrative reform SCO calls for global front to fight terror groups SCO, terrorism GS3 Comprehensive screening for newborns in Kerala… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 11, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : June 9, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 9th, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – June 9th, 2018 (PROTECTIONISM AND TRADE WAR)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : A vicious cycle: on trade wars Analysis : PROTECTIONISM AND TRADE WAR
PROTECTIONISM AND TRADE WAR
Context: Post electoral success of conservative politics across countries, trade war and protectionism lately has gained substantial currency affecting not only actively engaged countries like US, China, Mexico, EU, and Canada among others but also is adversely impacting developing world to a large extent. What is protectionism? Protectionism is the economic policy of restricting imports… Continue reading PROTECTIONISM AND TRADE WAR
UPDATE : Answer Writing Focus Group ( AFG ) for Mains 2018 : Another Test on June 11 at 2PM
Dear Friends, This is to update you that there will be a second entrance test on June 11 at 2PM for those of you who could not attend the Entrance Test for Answer Writing Focus Group held on June 7. Registration closes in 48 hours. Please do not register at last moment as we may… Continue reading UPDATE : Answer Writing Focus Group ( AFG ) for Mains 2018 : Another Test on June 11 at 2PM
Must Read News Articles – June 9, 2018
Archives GS 2 Modi likely to take the spirit of Wuhan to Qingdao SCO, India-China, world order Questions of promotion Judiciary, SC/ST reservation in promotions U.S. wants India out of S-400 deal US-India-Russia, S-400 ‘CPEC is elephant in the room’ SCO, India-China Indonesia wins UNSC vote UNSC non-permanent member GS3 ‘Uranium contamination in Rajasthan groundwater’… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 9, 2018
Writing a good Essay in UPSC Mains, Explained by Anudeep Durishetty
Novelist Stephen King put it beautifully when he said, “I write to find out what I think.” Writing is a window to your thought process. What you write on paper will tell the reader how you think, how you argue and the way you substantiate your viewpoint. This is why for most competitive examinations and… Continue reading Writing a good Essay in UPSC Mains, Explained by Anudeep Durishetty
