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Must Read News Articles – October 10

Archives GS-1 Social Issues ILO defends report on ‘modern slavery’: (The Hindu) Reacts to India’s questioning the credibility of its estimates. Knitting a safety net: (The Hindu, Editorial) Responsive social and care systems for mental health issues must be pursued relentlessly. GS-2 Government Policies Hear marital cases in camera: SC: (The Hindu) In a historic verdict, a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 10

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 10

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) 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… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 10

Simultaneous National and State elections

Context The Election Commission of India (EC) has favored simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and Assembly polls and informed the Centre that it is all set to hold simultaneous elections by September 2018. The election commission of India The Election Commission of Indiais an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. The body administers… Continue reading Simultaneous National and State elections

Must Read News Articles – October 9

Archives GS-1 Geophysical phenomena Mapping the not-so-normal monsoon: (The Hindu) States where rainfall has been deficient make a difference to crop prospects. GS-2 Constitutional and quasi-judicial Bodies Simultaneous polls feasible: EC: (The Hindu) ‘Apart from amendments to Constitution, all parties should come on board’. Government Policies Why flagship BPL health insurance scheme is in rather poor health:… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 9

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 9

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) The government has launched Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) to eliminate open defecation. What are the main components of this mission?  How far has it been successful? GS-2 Indian… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 9

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