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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 29, 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) What are the major features of Paris Agreement (21st Conference of the Parties) of the United Nations’ framework convention on climate change. (GS–3) The Hindu Q.2) In your view what… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 29, 2018

Must Read News Articles – January 28, 2018

Archives GS: 1 Society and Women related issues Paltry sanction of Nirbhaya fund(The Hindu) The Union government has released ₹20 crore for the Central Victim Compensation Fund (CVCF) under the Nirbhaya Scheme to various States and Union Territories. Improving the quality of education(The Hindu) India has made good progress in education since the introduction of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 28, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 26, 2018

Archives  Q.1) In the light of ongoing India-ASEAN Commemorative Summit in New Delhi ,Discuss the relevance of India-ASEAN relations.  What are the major challenges that India- ASEAN are  facing today?  Suggest some measures to further strengthen their ties.(GS-2) About ASEAN: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 26, 2018

Must Read News Articles – January 27, 2018

Archives   GS: 2 International security: India should be proactive: ASEAN All leaders at the just concluded ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit had urged India to play a proactive role in the Asia-Pacific region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said here on Friday. ASEAN rising As leaders of the 10 countries of the Association of Southeast… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 27, 2018

The state of teachers training and education in India

Context: There may soon be mandatory one-year inductee teacher training for those who want to teach in higher technical institutions. Introduction: The new initiative is aimed at having trained teachers equipped with the technical wherewithal to churn out students who are skilled and employable Reasons for poor quality of teachers training: Education is a fundamental… Continue reading The state of teachers training and education in India

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 25, 2018

Archives  Q.1) The recent Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2017 is a step forward in the right direction towards creating a friendly environment for entrepreneurs. Discuss (GS-2) Introduction: Definition of small business is going to create changes. The new Companies bill recognizes all sizes and types of companies existing. There are less court appointments due to simplified… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 25, 2018

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