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Must Read News Articles – May 16, 2018

Archives GS 2 At last, a scheme Cauvery river dispute; Centre – state Wuhan’s promise India – China Contempt plea likely in Babri case Secularism; Supreme court PM wants media to self-regulate: Rathore Regulatory body; Social Media   GS 3 Rythu Bandhu: errors galore in pattadar passbooks, cheques Rythu Bandhu scheme; welfare scheme Central Railways… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 16, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – May 16, 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: Recently, International Seabed Authority extended India’s exclusive rights to explore polymetallic nodules (PMNs) from seabed in Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB). Discuss the strategic importance, significance and challenges… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – May 16, 2018

Creating jobs for women: Renewable energy sector

Context: A report by McKinsey Global Institute states that India has a huge potential to create jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for women in the growing market of Renewable Energy. The Scope: The government of India has committed to install 175 GW of Renewable Energy by 2022. Several of these installations will be in rural areas,… Continue reading Creating jobs for women: Renewable energy sector

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 14, 2018

Q.1. The effectiveness of the regulatory and promotional measures for financial inclusion by the government affected by a wide set of challenges. Discuss the key challenges to extending financial inclusion in India. Suggest measures for effective implementation of financial inclusion. (Source: Yojna, May 2018- “Financial Inclusion in India: Challenges and Way Forward” Pg- 30-33 Introduction:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 14, 2018

Must Read News Articles – May 15, 2018

Archives GS 1 Gender bias caused ‘excess’ deaths of girls under 5: Lancet study Gender issues What the Kathua rape means Gender issue; rape Creating jobs for women in the renewable energy sector Women entrepreneur; renewable energy Contractors to compile sex offenders’ registry Women safety; gender issue GS2 Centre’s say is final on Cauvery, SC… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 15, 2018

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