Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. What are biosimilar drugs? List some differences between biosimilars and generic drugs. (GS 3) Link 2. “An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples. (GS 1) Link… Continue reading UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – June 5
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Must Read News Articles – June 5
GS 2 Women to get combat role in Army: (The Hindu, Women related issues + Security forces) In a transformational move, the Indian Army is all set to open up combat positions for women, a gender barrier broken by only a few countries. European variation: (The Hindu, Effects of developed and developing countries policies) With global politics… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 5
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 5
1. What are biosimilar drugs? List some differences between biosimilars and generic drugs.(GS 3) Link Biosimilars: It is a biologic medical productwhich is almost an identical copy of an original product that is manufactured by a different company. Biosimilars are officially approved versions of original “innovator” products, and can be manufactured when the original product’s patent Reference to… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 5
UPSC IAS Mains Guidance Program 2017
MGP/MGP+ Alternate Schedule ( Shcedule B ) – Click here to download Brochure. First Test Starts 4th March UPDATE on April 18 : Admissions to MGP 2017 – Batch C is now OPEN. Click here to download Brochure & Test Plan Payment Link for MGP+ 2017 – Schedule C – CLICK ME Payment Link for… Continue reading UPSC IAS Mains Guidance Program 2017
Essay Test – June 3, 2017
Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. The government should not be in the business of doing business. 2. Triple Talaq: An issue of gender equality, not religion.
Must Read News Articles – June 3
The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Counterfeiting of new notes worries agencies: Officials want security features changed every 3-4 years. Chenani-Nashri tunnel: The Chenani-Nashri tunnel will now reduce the travel distance between Jammu and Srinagar by 30 kilometres. Editorial/OPINION Sharpen the focus on growth: If there has to be investment resurgence, it is necessary to create the climate… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 3
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 2
1. How does the Western Model of Secularism differ from the Indian Model of secularism? Examine. (GS 1) Features of Western concept of secularism:- State and religion has a separate sphere of its own, with independent jurisdiction i.e. Mutual exclusion of state and religion, principled distance of state from religion and no illegitimate intrusion of religion… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 2
Must Read News Articles – June 2nd
GS 2 Rajasthan leads in child marriages: (The Hindu, Indian Constitution) Rajasthan has reported the highest incidence of child marriages. Justice Sikri seeks legislative intervention to reconcile personal laws with secular Act. SC order enhances rights of landlords: (The Hindu, Executive and the Judiciary) ‘Eviction proceedings can continue even after taking possession of building from… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 2nd
What are Spectrum Usage Charges?
A spectrum usage charge (SUC) is payable by the licensees providing mobile access services, as a percentage of their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR). SUC is payable as per the spectrum slabs/ rates notified by the Government from time to time.
Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)
Established in 2002, the USOF is headed by the USOF Administrator who reports to the Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act, 2003 gave statutory status to the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) The USOF’s main aim is to provide universal telecom services and ensure that even the unconnected areas in the… Continue reading Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)
