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Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 17
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 do you understand by Fiscal democracy? Do you think there is a gap between India’s political and fiscal democracy? (GS 2) Link-1 | Link-2 2. What is the importance of agricultural… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 17
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 16
Archives 1. We need a multi-pronged strategy to help both resource-poor farmers and the educated better-off ones. Critically examine. (GS 3) Indian Express Yes:- To prepare farmers for adversities and make farming an interesting occupation for the communities. To make the young farmers gain self employment especially when India is facing the problem of creating… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 16
Must Read News Articles – June 16
Archives GS 1 Reform, Despite Nay-Sayers: (Indian Express, Editorial) The history of the abolition of sati is instructive for the triple talaq debate. GS 2 ‘Cattle sale curbs will help to regulate trade’: (The Hindu) SC issues notice to Centre on petitions. ‘Cattle sale notice curbs religious freedom’: (The Hindu) The Centre had on May 26 banned… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 16
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 16
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. We need a multi-pronged strategy to help both resource-poor farmers and the educated better-off ones. Critically examine. (GS 3) Indian Express 2. The Union Cabinet has recently approved the introduction of a new Bill to… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 16
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 15
1. The current Gorkhaland agitation in Darjeeling have old roots. The issue is being deployed in aid of an ongoing turf war. Examine. Also, do you think that the demand for a separate Gorkhaland is justified?(GS 2) Live Mint How is it an old issue? In 1907, the Hillmen’s association had raised the issue of being… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 15
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 15
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. The current Gorkhaland agitation in Darjeeling have old roots. The issue is being deployed in aid of an ongoing turf war. Examine. Also, do you think that the demand for a separate Gorkhaland is justified?… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 15
Must Read News Articles – June 15
GS 2 India and neighbors CPEC: the need for a second look by India: (Live Mint, Editorial) New Delhi should open negotiations with the Chinese to explore if CPEC can be extended west to Afghanistan and east to India. Would China buy into this narrative? And could it persuade Pakistan to comply? Effects of developed… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 15
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 14
Archives 1. The Union Home Ministry has constituted committees to examine methods to curb the misuse of free movement along the Myanmar border. Does this indicate a shift in India’s policy towards Myanmar? (GS 2) The Hindu Introduction: Myanmar shares unfenced borders and unhindered movement of people across the border. Free movement regime is unique… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 14
ForumIAS Open Test 2017 Final Results & Ranklists – See your Ranks
Dear Friends, The Results of the Open Test are out. First , the clarification *******Mission Indradhanush******* We are aware of the difference between Mission Indradhanush and simply Indradhanush scheme. Mission Indradhanush is for immunisation and Indradhanush scheme is for Banking However, you are required to select the most suitable options. Candidates are expected to figure… Continue reading ForumIAS Open Test 2017 Final Results & Ranklists – See your Ranks
