Archives 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. 1. Discuss the importance of creating high-quality jobs in the industry and services sector. (GS 3) Live Mint 2. How can ‘Make in India’ address the constraints in the manufacturing… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 30
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 29
Archives 1.What was the primary cause of the World War 2? Also, Discuss the contribution of India in World War 2.(GS 1) Link-1 | Link-2 Primary cause of the world war II:- There are many causes which led slowly to WWII but the primary cause which triggered the war is certainly the failure of appeasement In the… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 29
Afghan- India flight corridor
CONTEXT Afghanistan- India ballooning their bi-lateral relationship with inaugurating an air flight corridor service. The cargo flies over the airspace of Pakistan letting behind the main stumbling block. THE INDIA-AFGHANISTAN CORRIDOR The corridor was inaugurated by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at Kabul International Airport on 19th June, 2017. For the first time, a cargo will… Continue reading Afghan- India flight corridor
Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill: The Controversy
Context The Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill has brought controversy over whether it amounts to encroaching on the domain of the States. All you need to know about the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill In April, 2017, the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr.… Continue reading Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill: The Controversy
Implications of U.S-North Korea tension
Context The escalating conflict between US and North Korea could be turned into a diplomatic opportunity. Washington leaves no stone unturned to get the Americans free from their detention in North Korea. Trump and North Korea The Korean crisis has worsened since President Donald Trump took office early this year. Even after repeated warnings, North… Continue reading Implications of U.S-North Korea tension
MSCI to add China’s local currency shares
Context MSCI plans to add China’s local currency shares to its benchmark emerging markets index. Why are MSCI indices significant? Presence in MSCI stock indices attracts investment interest from foreign and brings an earmark of financial credibility. Moreover, the indices are closely tracked by investors from all around the globe. How will it impact china?… Continue reading MSCI to add China’s local currency shares
Is it time to transform the Voting System in India?
Context Can the Blockchain technology prove as a more cost-effective and technologically superior resolution for exiting voting system in India? Key highlights Blockchain for voting In blockchain voting, each transaction is similar to a vote and through the use of multiple Blockchains along with public key encryption, the voting process is thus secured while protecting the… Continue reading Is it time to transform the Voting System in India?
Must Read News Articles – June 29
Archives GS 1 Social issues The costs of failing on the job creation front: The inability to manage the jobs challenge will mean that governments will be forced to use fiscal tools to buy social peace. GS 2 India and neighbors PLA constructing road in disputed territory at tri-junction, says Bhutan: Refuting the Chinese contention… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 29
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 29
Archives 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. 1. What was the primary cause of the World War 2? Also, Discuss the contribution of India in World War 2. (GS 1) Link-1 | Link-2 2. Discuss the… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 29
What is CO2 sink?
A carbon sink is a natural or artificial reservoir that accumulates and stores some carbon-containing chemical compound for an indefinite period. The concept has become more widely known because of its role in Kyoto Protocol The process by which carbon sinks remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere is known as carbon sequestration. The major… Continue reading What is CO2 sink?
