Archives Here is the 8th Economics Mains Marathon Optional Test. Note: This is the last Economics Mains Marathon Optional Test. All the Best! Economics Mains Marathon : Test-8 “It is production which creates market for goods.” J.B. Say. In the light of the above statement, outline the classical theory of full employment. Explain the meaning and significance… Continue reading Economics Optional Test 8 for UPSC Mains 2017
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India’s growing importance at global health diplomacy
Context SoumyaSwaminathan’s elevation to the post of Deputy Director – General for Programmes (DPP) at the World Health Organization (WHO) is a reflection of India’s growing importance in global health diplomacy. What does this mean for the India at the WHO? Recognition as such underlines the fact that India plays a role in global health.… Continue reading India’s growing importance at global health diplomacy
The India–Sri Lanka Fisheries Dispute
Context Tamil Nadu Fisheries University (TNFU) organized a one-day workshop in Chennai on deep sea fishing to promote deep sea fishing as an alternative to trawling in the Palk Bay. What is deep-sea fishing? The activity of catching fish that live in the deep parts of the sea/ocean is called deep-sea fishing. The boats are… Continue reading The India–Sri Lanka Fisheries Dispute
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 10
Archives Q.1) India has one of the lowest female labour force participation (FLFP) rates among emerging markets and developing countries. What are the reasons for low labour participation of female labours? Suggest how more women participation in workforce can be achieved? (GS-1) India has one of the lowest female labour force participation (FLFP) rates among… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 10
Transparency and Indian courts
CONTEXT: In a move towards transparency in the elevation, confirmation and transfer of judges, the Supreme Court has begun to upload the decisions of the collegium, and the reasoning behind them, at the time that its recommendations are forwarded to the government. INTRODUCTION: The collegium, comprising the Chief Justice of India and four senior judges,… Continue reading Transparency and Indian courts
Must Read News Articles – October 11
Archives GS-1 Fixing healthcare: (Indian Express, Editorial) The system requires urgent reform. Neither a blind increase in spending nor a surrender to the private sector is the solution. ‘Focus should be on scaling up the use of innovations’: (The Hindu, Editorial) The newly appointed Deputy Director-General for Programmes at the WHO says her elevation reflects on… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 11
Final Reminder : Registration Closes toady at 12PM
Dear Friends, For those of you who are appearing for Mains 2017 , we want to remind you that registration will close today at 12:00PM For all details, refer to this blog post Reminder : Mains 2017 Open Test – 12th October – Registration Closes soon
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 11
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) Briefly discuss the creation and drawbacks of Monetary Policy Committee. GS-3 Live Mint Q.2) The government has moved beyond ‘village electrification’ to ‘24×7 power for all by 2022.’ Discuss… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 11
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : October 10
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 10, 2017
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