Archives Q.1) Rising evidences proves that childhood obesity is a global epidemic which is affecting even the poorer nations. In this context, what are the causes of obesity in children? The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released new guidelines on tackling obesity in children. Discuss. (GS-1) Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 20
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Inter Linking of Rivers- An overview
Context The government is all set to begin work to connect around 60 of India’s largest rivers despite several issues still awaiting to be sorted out before the ambitious river linking project is taken up What is the significance of the National River Linking Project (NRLP)? The National River Linking Project (NRLP) is a proposed… Continue reading Inter Linking of Rivers- An overview
Essay Test – October 21, 2017
Archives Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. 2. It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : October 20
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 20, 2017
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – October 20, 2017
Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : What is fouling delhi’s air (Indian Express) Analysis : Pollutants of the capital’s air: An overview Source : India rejects WTO push for new global e-commerce rules (Live Mint) Analysis : India opposes negotiating new global e-commerce rules Source : Do all women have a right to enter Sabarimala? (The Hindu)… Continue reading 7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – October 20, 2017
Sabarimala Temple case: Gender Equality V Religious belief
Context Prohibition of women’s entry to shrines solely on the basis of womanhood is derogatory to women and their fundamental rights. Authorities must uphold a stern approach towards gender equality What is the significance of Sabrimala temple? Sabarimala is the second largest seasonal pilgrimage after the Islamic holy site of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. An… Continue reading Sabarimala Temple case: Gender Equality V Religious belief
India opposes negotiating new global e-commerce rules
Context: India has rejected fresh efforts by a clutch of countries led by the European Union (EU), Japan, Canada and Australia to negotiate new global e-commerce rules under the aegis of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Introduction: India fears that the new global e-commerce rules could provide unfair market access to foreign online retail firms,… Continue reading India opposes negotiating new global e-commerce rules
Pollutants of the capital’s air: An overview
Context: The Supreme Court re-imposed the ban on the sale of fireworks in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) till November 1st. The direction, according to the court, is an outcome of “direct evidence of deterioration of air quality” every year during Deepavali on account of bursting of fire crackers. What is the need for the… Continue reading Pollutants of the capital’s air: An overview
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 20
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