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Protection of Geographical Indications from infringement

Context: The Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM) under the aegis of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), launched a social media campaign to promote Geographical Indications (GIs). What are Intellectual Property Rights? Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are legal rights, which result from intellectual invention, innovation and discovery in the industrial, scientific,… Continue reading Protection of Geographical Indications from infringement

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Granting Citizenship Rights to Chakma and Hajong Refugees: All You Need to Know

Context: The Indian Government’s has taken the initiative to grant citizenship to the Chakma and Hajong refugees Who are the Chakma and Hajongs? Origins: The Chakma and Hajongs were inhabitants of the Chittagong hill tracts of Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan). Religion: Chakmas are Buddhists Hajongs are Hindus Language: Chakmas’ language is close to Bengali-Assamese Hajongs… Continue reading Granting Citizenship Rights to Chakma and Hajong Refugees: All You Need to Know

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 20

Archives  Q1. Gauri Lankesh, a senior Kannada journalist known for her criticism of Hindu extremism, was recently shot dead.With reference to the above incident Discuss the challenges that Indian press is facing in present scenario. What all steps are needed for safeguarding the freedom of press guaranteed by Article 19(1) (a) of the Constitution of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 20

Must Read News Articles – September 21

Archives GS-1 Social Issues Call to wipe out modern slavery: (The Hindu) India to implement labour law protections more effectively to eliminate modern slavery and forced labour in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Who knew healthcare was so complex: (Live Mint, Editorial) The government is right about the private sector’s role in healthcare but… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 21

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 21

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. Q1) Is it morally and legally imperious of India to deport Rohingyas back to Myanmar? Critically examine. (GS 2) Indian Express Q2. What is inclusive growth? What are the positive… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 21

7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – September 20, 2017

Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : ‘New policy may help revive interest in coal bed methane’: (The Hindu) Analysis : Revitalizing Coal Bed Methane in India Source : Do we really need interlinking of rivers?: (Live Mint, Editorial) Analysis : Interlinking of Indian Rivers: Boon or Bane?  

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Essay Test-7 : ForumIAS UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017

UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series  (Target UPSC CSM-2017) Topic : Essay Test-7 Welcome to the Essay Test, Mains General Studies Test Series. Topic for Today: Essay Test  Instructions: Write an essay on the following topics in about 1000-1200 words. Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. Global warming is one of the most… Continue reading Essay Test-7 : ForumIAS UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017

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