UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series (Target UPSC CSM-2017) Test-21 Here is the 21st Mains Marathon General Studies Test. Question 1: What is the Ransomware attack? Give some latest example of this attack in different organizations of various countries. Question 2: What is Neutrino? What is the contribution of Indian Based Neutrino Observatory in advancing scientific… Continue reading General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 21
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 16
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ICAN and Nuclear Deterrence
Context: Recently, the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). Introduction: This year’s Peace prize to ICAN (International campaign to Abolish Weapons) comes at a time when the threat posed by nuclear weapons has been all too evident in the global crisis triggered by North Korea’s… Continue reading ICAN and Nuclear Deterrence
Global Hunger Index: India continues to struggle against starvation
Context India’s consistently poor performance on Global Hunger Index should be a matter of grave concern as India has slipped three positions from last to 100th rank among 119 nations. What is Global Hunger Index? The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger globally and by country and region. The… Continue reading Global Hunger Index: India continues to struggle against starvation
Must Read News Articles – October 16
Archives GS-1 — GS-2 Government Policies SC to hear plea against linking Aadhaar to bank accounts, phones: (The Hindu) ‘Move violates fundamental right’. Railway Board takes up safety measures: (The Hindu) The Indian Railways is planning a series of steps to improve the safety of rail tracks. The case for a public health cadre: (The Hindu,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 16
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 16
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) What is Corporate governance? What needs to be done in order to strength corporate governance in India? (GS-3) Live Mint Q.2) The 14th edition of India-EU Summit was… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 16
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 15, 2017
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ForumIAS: Facts in News (October 15th – 21th)
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 third week of October. Download Facts in News PDF file here. [table id=19 /]
Inspiration : Happy Birthday APJ Abdul Kalam Sir
Friends, Today is the birth anniversary of India’s 11th President, Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam-‘The People’s President’. He was India’s most loved President. The Missile Man touched the lives of millions of Indian youth and inspired them to dream big. He propelled the youth to work hard to turn those dreams into reality. Below are… Continue reading Inspiration : Happy Birthday APJ Abdul Kalam Sir
Must Read News Articles – October 15
Archives GS-1 Social Issues India plans a riposte to slavery report: (The Hindu) To pressure ILO to distance itself from Australian NGO’s survey, which can potentially harm India’s image. GS-2 India and neighbors India acts against bottom trawling: (The Hindu) Joint Working Group outlines initiatives in the Palk Bay area; need for permanent solution reiterated. GS-3… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 15
