Context: As India’s concerns in global matters grow, the country also needs to contemplate and reflect deeply on what is happening in its immediate neighbourhood. What is in news? The outcome of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the turmoil in the East and South China Seas, or other big-ticket issues across the world is important, but it… Continue reading India should stand for its neighbourhood first
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 19, 2018
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Must Read News Articles – February 19, 2018
Archives G: 2 International relations: For India, it should be neighbourhood first(The Hindu Opinion) As India’s salience in global matters grows — amply demonstrated recently by the presence of 10 leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at India’s Republic Day celebrations, the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to India, and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 19, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 19, 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) In most societies, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is often practised as a part of cultural tradition. In this context discuss the impact of this practice on the health of… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 19, 2018
Must Read News Articles – February 18, 2018
Archives GS: 1 Society related issues: Sex ratio at birth dips in 17 of 21 large States, Gujarat records 53 points fall(The Hindu) The sex ratio at birth (SRB) saw a decline in 17 out of 21 large States of the country, with Gujarat recording an alarming dip of 53 points, a report released by… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 18, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : February 17, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 17th, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – February 17, 2018 (Cauvery Water Dispute: All You Need to Know)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : SC curtails T.N.’s share of Cauvery water Analysis : Cauvery Water Dispute: All You Need to Know
Cauvery Water Dispute: All You Need to Know
Context: The Supreme Court on February 16 gave a verdict in Karnataka’s favour in a dispute over the sharing of the Cauvery river water with Tamil Nadu. The River: The Cauvery River originates in Karnataka’s Kodagu district, flows into Tamil Nadu, and reaches the Bay of Bengal at Poompuhar. Parts of three Indian states –… Continue reading Cauvery Water Dispute: All You Need to Know
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 16, 2018
Archives Q.1)India targets to achieve an all-electric-fleet of vehicles by 2030. How important is it for the nation to shift to an all-electric-fleet of vehicles by 2030? Do you think this absolute shift is feasible in the context of a developing country as India? Discuss (GS–3) Context: India wants only electric vehicles to run on… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 16, 2018
