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GST and its far reaching impacts

Context: As a part of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform, a new levy called the “GST Compensation Cess” has been introduced by the government in order to compensate the loss of the manufacturing States in the first five years of GST implementation. Introduction: The Cess has been introduced through the GST (Compensation to… Continue reading GST and its far reaching impacts

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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 18

Archives  Q1. Striking out at cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, India welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s new policy on Afghanistan. With reference to the above statement, discuss how this move to help target “safe havens” of terrorism in South Asia.(GS2) Diplomat’s views on this      Senior diplomats said the American leader’s call for an end to Pakistan’s… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 18

Must Read News Articles – September 19

Archives GS-1 Social issues Reimagining the OBC quota: (The Hindu, Editorial) Regardless of the political impulse that led the government to announce creation of a committee to look into sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBC), it provides an opening to ensure social justice in an efficient manner. Population and poverty What does the wage data… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 19

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 19

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. According to the latest Global Burden of Disease Study, India has the 154th rank, much below China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. According to the above statement, discuss the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 19

[Video] Preparing for CSE 2018 – The Mistakes Made in 2017 ( and not to make in 2018 )

Dear Friends, The video for CSE 2018 held in New Delhi at ForumIAS offline Center is now uploaded. This video is up for a limited period of time, and will go off air within next 48 hours. Disclaimer : The view expressed by the speaker are his personal views and do not represent the views… Continue reading [Video] Preparing for CSE 2018 – The Mistakes Made in 2017 ( and not to make in 2018 )

Political Science Optional Test 10 : Mains Marathon

Archives Test 10 : Political Science Mains Marathon Q.1. What is the direction of global climate change talk? What is India’s present stand? Discuss. Q.2. What is the role of ‘terrorism’ in shaping India’s foreign policy? How effective has been India’s efforts in global anti-terrorism regime? Q.3. How RCEP is important for India? Evaluate India’s… Continue reading Political Science Optional Test 10 : Mains Marathon

UPSC Mains 2017 Sociology Optional Test 7 : Mains Marathon

Archives Here is the 7th Mains Marathon Sociology Optional Test. Sociology Optional Study Plan Mains Marathon Topics: Religion and Society Religion and Society (Paper 2) Time: 3 hours 20 questions Questions include both 20 and 10 markers Questions have been jumbled up to facilitate smart time management 1 question from Thinkers 1 application-based question 1… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2017 Sociology Optional Test 7 : Mains Marathon

Political Science Optional Initiative– Test 9 : Mains Marathon

Archives Test 9 : Political Science Mains Marathon TEST NO. 09 : COMPARATIVE POLITICS 150 WORDS, 10 MARKS EACH Q.1. How do you explain the growing importance of Multi-National Corporations (MNC’s) and civil society in the contemporary international politics? Q.2. Is the rise of social movement a sign of opening up of popular space in… Continue reading Political Science Optional Initiative– Test 9 : Mains Marathon

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