Background Traditionally, the Indo-Russian strategic partnership has been built on five major components: politics, defence, civil nuclear energy, anti-terrorism co-operation and space. A cordial relationship with India that began in the 1950s began with a visit by Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to the Soviet Union in June 1955 and Khrushchev’s return trip to India… Continue reading India- Russia
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 8
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Report card of demonetization after one year
Context Today marks one year of the decision of the NDA government to withdraw high-value currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs, 1000 and extinguish 85per cent of the value of the currency in circulation. Background: On November 8, 2016 Prime Minister announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denomination notes will become invalid. The… Continue reading Report card of demonetization after one year
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 7
Archives Q.1) For the complete eradication of Tuberculosis from the country, Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP) was introduced. In this context, discuss what are the major loopholes of the programme and how National Strategic Plan for tuberculosis 2017– 2025 would be helpful in eradication of TB? (GS-1) What is the Revised National Tuberculosis Control… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 7
Must Read News Articles – November 8
Archives GS 2 (Polity and constitution) Rajasthan bill waits nod: Conversion The bill seeks to protect serving and former judges, magistrates and public servants from being investigated for on-duty action, without its prior sanction. Kambala: SC refuses to stay ordinance(The Hindu) The first race will be held in Moodbidri and the last one is scheduled… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 8
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 8
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. Q.1) Contract farming is helpful in enhancing agricultural productivity in India. In this context, discuss the significance of contract farming and its limitations. (GS-3) The Hindu Q.2) In India,… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 8
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : November 7
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – 7th November, 2017
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – November 7, 2017
Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Probe ordered into ‘Paradise Papers’: (The Hindu) Analysis : The case of Paradise Papers Source : Commonwealth in the time of Brexit: (Indian Express, Editorial) Analysis : Resurrecting Commonwealth
Resurrecting Commonwealth
Context India will be hosting Charles, the Prince of Wales this week with an agenda to revive the future of the Commonwealth. The reason of visit Charles is coming to India to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Commonwealth Summit scheduled in London in April 2018. Charles stopped over in three other commonwealth countries… Continue reading Resurrecting Commonwealth
