Context: The rising popularity of crypto currencies and the increasing number of entities looking at raising funds through Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) has caught the attention of the capital market regulator, which is evaluating whether such instruments and offerings can be brought under its regulatory purview. Introduction: Crypto currencies like bitcoin, ethereum have been under… Continue reading Bitcoins in India: An Overview
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ForumIAS: Facts in News (November 1st – 7th)
Facts in news is published on a weekly basis that consists a gist of all crucial news articles from ‘The Hindu’ that may bear relevance to Civil Services Preparation. Here is the Summary of all current happenings from around the world for the first week of November. Download Facts in News PDF file here. [table id=17 /]
Must Read News Articles – November 1
Archives GS-1 — GS-2 Government Policies SC relief for self-employed, salaried road accident victims: (The Hindu) Constitution Bench fixes guidelines for computing claims. Judiciary Collegium and transparency: (The Hindu, Editorial) The initiative adds a veneer of respectability to a mechanism that has little constitutional basis. GS-3 Indian Economy ‘Doing Business’ rank: India jumps 30 places: (The… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 1
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 1
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) America wants to be India’s most “reliable partner” in an increasingly uncertain world. In the light of this statement highlight the present India-U.S. relations. How both nations can further… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 1
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Mains 2017 | GS Paper 4 | Ethics Integrity & Aptitude
Q1. Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example. (150 Words, 10) Q2. Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service: (150 Words, 10) (a) Transparency… Continue reading Mains 2017 | GS Paper 4 | Ethics Integrity & Aptitude
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 31, 2017
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news articles here GS-2 GS-3
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – October 31, 2017
Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Of bureaucracy and emotions: (The Hindu, Editorial) Analysis : Public Distribution System in India: An overview
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 31
Archives Q.1) Logistics Data Bank’s (LDB) services will soon be extended to all major ports in India. In this context highlight the objectives of Logistic Data Bank’s (LDB) project. What are the advantages of this project for logistic sector in India? What are the government initiatives to boost this sector? (GS-3) Ans. The Logistics Data… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 31
Public Distribution System in India: An overview
Context The Public Distribution System (PDS) needs to be systematic and lenient,especially towards the poor. What is Public Distribution System? The Public Distribution System (PDS) evolved as a system for distribution of food grains at affordable prices and management of emergency situations. Public distribution system (PDS) is an Indian food security system. Established by the Government of India under Ministry of… Continue reading Public Distribution System in India: An overview
