Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Economy is the basis of society. When the economy is stable, society develops. 2. Good luck happens to people who work hard for it.
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Must Read News Articles – June 24
Archives GS 1 — GS 2 International groupings and agreements ‘Brexit is an opportunity for Netherlands-India ties’: Netherlands is aspiring to emerge as India’s biggest partner in Europe following the Brexit-related changes taking place in Europe. U.S. visit aimed at deepening ties: India’s partnership with the United States is multi-layered and diverse, supported by not… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 24
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 23
Archives 1.What is Foreign Trade Policy(FTP)? Do you think that FTP review would be affected after the roll-out of GST? (GS 3) The Hindu Foreign trade policy :- These are the Policies enacted by the government sector of a domestic economy to discourage imports from, and encourage exports to, the foreign sector. The three most… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 23
Must Read News Articles – June 23
Archives GS 1 Social issues Is prohibition the answer?: (The Hindu, Editorial) Whether or not people can drink is a debate fuelled by upper-caste hypocrisy, a mix of religious guilt and bigotry. GS 2 Effects of developed and developing countries policies India flags U.S. military aid to Pakistan: Agenda set for Prime Minister Modi’s first… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 23
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 23
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 is Foreign Trade Policy(FTP)? Do you think that FTP review would be affected after the roll-out of GST? (GS 3) The Hindu 2. “It is time for… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 23
Solar Energy
India Aims high to go green as it paces towards Solar Power commitment Context India leaping high towards clean energy, as it turns a blind eye to obstacles on the path. Benefits While the benefits of utilizing solar energy are immeasurable. Some of the advantages which makethe renewable sources more favorable for India are These… Continue reading Solar Energy
Post Recession India’s Stand and Opportunities
Context After the recession of 2008, the world recovery has been slow and while for most of the countries, high or higher growth rate might be ambiguous or illusionary India has great opportunity before it. Background Post 2008 recession the global economy has recovered at a tepid rate of around 2.5% per annum. Now what… Continue reading Post Recession India’s Stand and Opportunities
GM crops in India
Context On May 11, 2017, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) had cleared GM mustard for commercial production. Anti-GM groups immediately opposed the decision and appealed to the Ministry of Environment to reject GEAC’s recommendation. The debate over GM crops in India Commercial production of GM crops has been one of the most persisting public… Continue reading GM crops in India
Climate Change: The Burning Issue
Context Climate change is as much as local as it is global. However, the perceived impacts are not immediately visible. Evidences from Kanha and Pench National Parks, India From 1880-2012, the average global temperature on earth increased by 0.8 degrees Celsius, according to US space agency NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies. During the same… Continue reading Climate Change: The Burning Issue
Women in Indian Agriculture
Context The latest census figures list only 32.8 per cent women formally as primary workers in the agricultural sector, in contrast to 81.1 per cent men. But the undeniable fact remains that India’s agricultural industry, which employs 80 to 100 million women and the sector cannot survive without their labor. Current Status of Women in… Continue reading Women in Indian Agriculture
