Context: The central government on May 2019 told the Supreme Court that BS-VI auto fuel can be introduced in most districts of the National Capital Region (NCR) as well as Agra by 1 April 2019.This is the first step towards meeting the deadline of pan-India BS-VI roll out by April 1, 2020. What are Bharat… Continue reading Shift to BS-VI fuels to begin earlier than expected.
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 3, 2018
Archives Q.1)Over the past few years, the government has taken various steps to make India a global food processing hub but the initiatives have not produced the desired results. Analyse the reasons behind the same and suggest measures to make India realize its potential in the Food Processing Industry.(GS-3) Introduction: India is one of the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 3, 2018
Must Read News Articles – May 4, 2018
Archives GS: 1 Society related issues: Into the brave new age of irrationality(The Hindu) Indians have never really adopted the scientific temper, irrespective of our education. It’s evident from our obsession with crackpot sciences such as astrology and palmistry in our daily lives. However, in the past four years, the belief in pseudo-sciences has gained… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 4, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – May 4, 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 lessons for India and Pakistan from the Korean summit? How can it be implemented to reduce the differences between the countries? Link Q.2)India is planning to… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – May 4, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – May 3, 2018 (Tobacco Challenges in India: A scenario)
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Tobacco Challenges in India: A scenario
Context Global Adult Tobacco survey 2016-17 has observed that India has made massive gains on account of recent anti-tobacco measures. Large, graphic pictorial warnings on tobacco products have a telling effect on consumer behavior resulting reduction in percentage of smokers. About status of tobacco in India: Tobacco use is a major cause of premature death… Continue reading Tobacco Challenges in India: A scenario
