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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 24

Archives  Q.1 The plight of Sri Lankan refugees appears to have gone out of the public consciousness. Discuss the living conditions of Sri Lankan refugees in this context. Elaborate on the efforts put by Sri Lankan government and the results acquired through it. Introduction Nearly three decades after taking shelter in India, a majority of Sri… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 24

Standing Committee on Centre-State relations

Context: Home Minister Rajnath Singh will chair a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Inter-State Council (ISC) to discuss the recommendations made by the Punchhi Commission on Centre-State relations. Introduction: The meeting would examine the Punchhi Commission’s report and discuss significant issues, including the role of Governors, Centrally-sponsored schemes and financial transfers from the… Continue reading Standing Committee on Centre-State relations

Must Read News Articles – November 25

 Archives GS: 2 International relations: Endgame in Syria(The Hindu Opinion) Unless the peace dividend is visible soon, regression to anarchy cannot be ruled out The China plan — On Myanmar-Bangladesh deal on Rohingya(The Hindu Editorial) The devil will be in the detail of the Myanmar-Bangladesh deal on Rohingya repatriation India, Sri Lanka to expedite projects(The… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 25

Bamboo not a ‘tree’ any more

Context: In a landmark initiative, Centre has promulgated the Indian Forest (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 to exempt bamboo grown in non-forest areas from definition of tree, thereby dispensing with the requirement of felling/transit permit for its economic use. Introduction: After President Ramnath Kovind signed an ordinance amending the Forest Act, the Bamboo has ceased to be… Continue reading Bamboo not a ‘tree’ any more

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