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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – November 18, 2017

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : Economy gets Moody’s thumbs up(The Hindu), Timely recognition: on the Moody’s upgrade(The Hindu) And A step up(Economic times) Analysis : Moody’s upgrades India’s ratings to Baa2 Source : SC for nationwide ban on furnace oil, pet coke(The Hindu) Analysis : Ban on the use of pet coke and furnace oil  

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Moody’s upgrades India’s ratings to Baa2

Context  Moody’s has today upgraded the Government of India’s local and foreign currency issuer ratings to Baa2 from Baa3 and changed the outlook on the rating to stable from positive. Moody’s has also upgraded India’s local currency senior unsecured rating to Baa2 from Baa3 and its short-term local currency rating to P-2 from P-3 What… Continue reading Moody’s upgrades India’s ratings to Baa2

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 17

Archives  Q.1 What are the likely benefits for India if it’s claim for the membership of APEC is accepted?  What are the barriers for India in joining APEC? (GS-2) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 17

Must Read News Articles – November 18

Archives GS: 2 International relations: India, France to enhance counter-terror ties(The Hindu) Gravely concerned over growing terrorism, India and France on Friday decided to enhance counter- terror cooperation, and asked the international community to oppose those financing, sheltering and providing safe havens to terrorists. A beginning, an end(Indian Express) Three months ago, speaking to delegates from… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 18

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