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I&B withdraws its amended guidelines for accreditation of journalists

Context: The Information & Broadcast Ministry has withdrawn its set of stringent measures to deal with fake news after the Prime Minister’s Office directed the same. Background: 2nd April, 2018: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has amended the guidelines for accreditation of journalists. 3rd April, 2018: Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry had withdrawn its… Continue reading I&B withdraws its amended guidelines for accreditation of journalists

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 2, 2018

Archives Q.1) In the Indian circumstances, do you think that legalizing gambling can be morally correct and prove to a profitable affair for Indian economy? Justify. (GS-1) Introduction: Gambling: Gambling is referred to as card games where high stakes are involved. Betting: Betting is referred to as casino games and putting a bet on an… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 2, 2018

Must Read News Articles – April 3, 2018

Archives GS: 2 International relations: Big thaw on the Korean peninsula(The Hindu Opinion) The crucial unknown in the high-stakes diplomacy is Donald Trump’s idea of what an acceptable ‘deal’ is Sharing data across borders(The Hindu Opinion) Consider a scenario where a crime is committed in India and the suspect and victim are both Indian citizens.… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 3, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 3, 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) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has recently released the “Draft National Forest Policy, 2018” for public comments. Mentioning its key features, write how it is different from… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 3, 2018

7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – April 2, 2018 (Only one doctor in most primary health centres)

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source Only one doctor in most primary health centres Analysis :  Primary health centers at stake: one doctor for most PHCs Source : ISRO says it has lost contact with GSAT-6A Analysis : ISRO in tumult: lost contact with the GSAT-6A  

ISRO in tumult: lost contact with the GSAT-6A

Context: Within less than 48 hours, ISRO has lost contact with the GSAT-6A communication satellite. Background: Launched on: 29th March, 2018 The first orbit-raising operation of the satellite was successfully carried out by firing the satellite’s LAM (liquid apogee motor) engine: 30th March, 2018 Note:  This put the satellite in an oval orbit around the… Continue reading ISRO in tumult: lost contact with the GSAT-6A

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