Archives GS 1 Social issues Written-off in the hinterland: (The Hindu, Editorial) The impact of education on rural life has remained consistent since colonial days. The missing learning curve: (Indian Express, Editorial) We need to build institutional memory, improve decision-making. Let’s start with data. What lynchings say about the Indian state: (Live Mint, Editorial) Failing to respond to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 3
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Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 3
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. Farm Loan Waivers are more of a political imperative than a solution to agrarian crisis. Discuss the given statement. Highlight the arguments for and against farm loan waivers. What… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 3
Detailed Geography Optional Strategy (Marks 290) and Notes by Prajit Nair, IAS Rank 87
Prajit Nair had joined our Mains Guidance Program (MGP). This is what he says about the program – “I had joined this test series and it turned out to be a gem. My scores in UPSC also saw similar jump in this attempt. The level of improvement speaks for itself. In fact, this time all my friends from… Continue reading Detailed Geography Optional Strategy (Marks 290) and Notes by Prajit Nair, IAS Rank 87
Inefficient Working of Parliament
Context Parliament is supposed to be a union of exemplary orators, but what today the working climate has been degrading in all aspects. Parliamentary debates, attendance of Members of Parliament are two of the major concern. What all is different? Making a comparison with the year 1960s, when Lok Sabha use to meet for an… Continue reading Inefficient Working of Parliament
India China Bhutan standoff over Doklam Plateau
Context Sustained standoff between India and China at the tri-junction of India, China and Bhutan at the Doklam tri-junction. Present Scenario Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the sidelines in the G20 summit in Germany this week. Both sides had earlier positioned an additional 3000 troops since… Continue reading India China Bhutan standoff over Doklam Plateau
AFSPA
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was enacted in 1958 to bring under control what the government of India considered ‘disturbed’ areas. The AFSPA offers powers to the Army and Central forces deployed in “disturbed areas” to kill anyone acting in contravention of law, arrest and search any premises without a warrant. AFSPA provides cover… Continue reading AFSPA
Marriage Registration In India
The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill was introduced in 1969, to include registration of marriages but it did not cover all citizens. The National Commission for Women had offered a concrete solution to a number of problems arising out of non-registrations of marriages by drafting a Compulsory Registration of Marriages Bill in 2005… Continue reading Marriage Registration In India
India-UK relation
India-UK relation (Historical Significance) East India Company (1600–1857): Trade was established between Tudor England and Mughal India in 1600 when Elizabeth I granted the newly formed East India Company a royal charter. Following the Indian Mutiny of 1857, where Indian sepoys rebelled against their British officers, the East India Company was dissolved the following year. British Raj (1858–1947): In 1858, the British Government assumed direct control of… Continue reading India-UK relation
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Bill
MTP was passed by both the Houses of the Parliament and received the assent of the President of India on 10th August, 1971. It came on the Statute Book as the “The MTP Act, 1971“. This law guarantees the Right of Women in India to terminate an unintended pregnancy by a listed medical practitioner… Continue reading Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Bill
Arms Act, 1959
The Arms Act, 1959 governs matters related to acquisition, possession, manufacture, sale, transportation, import and export of arms and ammunition. It defines a specific class of ‘prohibited’ arms and ammunitions, restricts their use and prescribes penalties for contravention of its provisions. Section 7 of the Act forbids the manufacture, sale, and use of prohibited arms… Continue reading Arms Act, 1959