Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Eastern turbulence :(Indian Express) Analysis : West Bengal CM holds talks with Gorkhaland agitators Source : Lakes of fire :(Indian Express) Analysis : Rejuvenation of lakes Source : ‘Criminalising marital rape may become a tool to harass husbands’ : (The Hindu) Analysis : Criminalizing marital rape may become a tool to harass… Continue reading 7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – August 30, 2017
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Rejuvenation of lakes
Context: Bellandur lake in Bengaluru has been in the news in recent months for the surge of foam and froth from the polluted lake, and the rise of smoke and flames from the area surrounding it. Introduction: Due to heavy rainfall in the city, the stinking froth and foam rose as high as 10 to… Continue reading Rejuvenation of lakes
West Bengal CM holds talks with Gorkhaland agitators
Context The leaders of the Gorkhaland agitation left for Kolkata to negotiate with the West Bengal government, the Bodo areas in Assam turned restive. Introduction: Three major political parties in the hills held discussion with the West Bengal government on Tuesday, reviving fresh hopes that the deadlock may be resolved. Representatives of the Gorkha Janmukti… Continue reading West Bengal CM holds talks with Gorkhaland agitators
Criminalizing marital rape may become a tool to harass husbands’
Context The Centre, in an affidavit filed in response to pleas seeking criminalizing marital rape What is Marital Rape? Marital rape or spousal rape is the act of sexual intercourse with one’s spouse without the consent of the other spouse. It is a form of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Although it was once widely unrecognized by law and society as wrong or as… Continue reading Criminalizing marital rape may become a tool to harass husbands’
Must Read News Articles – August 30
Archives GS-1 — GS-2 India and neighbors With Doklam standoff resolved, PM to visit China: (The Hindu) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that Mr. Modi’s visit to China for the BRICS summit will be followed by his visit to Myanmar. Lessons from Doklam: (The Hindu, Editorial) India must engage China a lot more.… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 30
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 30
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. 1. Do you think labor reforms are necessary in India? Discuss the problems with Indian labour laws. What has the government been doing in this regard? (GS 1) Link… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 30
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 29, 2017
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – August 29, 2017
Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Many floods, different, yet similar: (Indian Express, Editorial) Analysis : Floods and disaster management in India Source : ‘Reform labour laws to ease compliance’: (The Hindu) Analysis : Labour reforms in India Source : Over the years, major questions on institutions of minority education: (Indian Express, Editorial) Analysis Debate over Minority Institution continues… Continue reading 7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – August 29, 2017
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 28
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Debate over Minority Institution continues to remain
Context · The government has decided it does not agree that Jamia is a ‘minority’ institution What is a minority educational institution? A minority educational institution is one that has been set up by either a linguistic or a religious minority group, to keep alive and foster what it considers its unique and special features.… Continue reading Debate over Minority Institution continues to remain
