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A challenging year ahead for Indian Space Research Organisation

Context: With a new chairman, Dr Kailasavadivoo Sivan, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to make 2018 a productive and memorable one. Background: 1969: The Indian Space Research Organisation was formed in 1969. The Indian Space Research Organisation is the space agency of the Government of India. The establishment of ISROinstitutionalized space activities in India. It is managed… Continue reading A challenging year ahead for Indian Space Research Organisation

(Important)Notification: Prelims notification for UPSC Civil Services and Forest Services is out(No Change in age limit, syllabus and attempts, lesser number of vacancies)

Dear Aspirants Exam notification for civil services and forest services, 2018 has been release by UPSC. Some of the highlights of Notification are:- No change in syllabus. No change in number of attempts. No change in age limit. To be eligible, a candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1986 and not later… Continue reading (Important)Notification: Prelims notification for UPSC Civil Services and Forest Services is out(No Change in age limit, syllabus and attempts, lesser number of vacancies)

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 6, 2018

Archives  Q.1) Health and Wellness Centre and National Health Protection Scheme, the two major initiatives in health sector under Ayushman Bharat programme, seek to build a New India 2022. In the light of the recent budget, discuss the significance of these initiatives. (GS-2) Introduction: The Ayushman Bharat programme addresses health holistically, in primary, secondary and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 6, 2018

Must Read News Articles – February 7, 2018

Archives GS: 2 International relations: ‘It’s about saving Britain, it’s not about Brexit’(The Hindu Opinion) A second referendum is not a good idea, says the campaigner who took the British government to the Supreme Court over Brexit Indian Constitution and Polity: A roster of questions (The Hindu Opinion) It would be absurd to construe the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 7, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 7, 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) Stunting among children is common in developing countries with poor sanitation. In this context discuss how poor sanitation leads to stunting in India. Suggest some measures to tackle the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 7, 2018

Honor killing in India

Context: Two adults are free to marry and “no third party” has a right to harass or cause harm to them, said Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, speaking against honour killings in India. Case: The court was hearing a petition filed by Shakti Vahini, an NGO, to make honour killing a specific crime. Court’s… Continue reading Honor killing in India

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