Context The 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in London on 19-20 April 2018 which was hosted by the United Kingdom. Commonwealth theme for the year 2018: Towards a Common Future NOTE: 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting saw India’s proactive role in a Commonwealth Summit nearly after a decade. What is… Continue reading India’s renewed Interest in Common Wealth – An Overview
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 26, 2018
Archives Q.1) In the recent past, India and China has witnessed a seesaw effect. However, there have been significant efforts from each side to reach out to each other. What are the major issues on the table which need immediate attention and how these issues are to be tackled effectively? (GS – 2) India and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 26, 2018
Must Read News Articles – April 27, 2018
Archives GS: 1 Society related issues: Nutritional politics(The Hindu Opinion) Data on malnutrition should serve as a wake-up call for the government: 38% of children are stunted and 35.7% are underweight in India. About 21% of children under the age of five are wasted (low weight for height), according to the National Family Health Survey-4… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 27, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 27, 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) Do you think that the social media has an influence on electoral outcomes in india? Substantiate with examples. Also suggest measures to reduce the negative impact of social media… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 27, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : April 26, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 26th, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – April 26, 2018 (North and South Korea Summit and expectations:)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : The global nuclear cloud is darkening , Koreas to talk peace Analysis : North and South Korea Summit and expectations:
North and South Korea Summit and expectations:
Context: The leaders of North and South Korea will meet in the demilitarised zone between the two countries on April 27th to discuss the ‘denuclearisation’ of the Korean peninsula. The officials will also discuss the strategies to end the Korean War (1950-53) which is technically still going on. Background: 1) A communist regime, North Korea,… Continue reading North and South Korea Summit and expectations:
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – April 26, 2018
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 25, 2018
Archives Q.1) Introducing stringent punishments such as death penalty for those convicted of raping girls below the age of 12, is not the answer to address the increasing sexual violence against women and children. It is the improvement of criminal justice system which should be taken into consideration. Analyse the statements. (GS – 1) Introduction:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 25, 2018
