Context: Over the past thirty years, the country’s energy demand has grown at an average of 3.6 per cent per annum. How much electricity is needed by India? As per data for 2014 published by the International Energy Agency, average global per capita electricity consumption is 3030 kWh (kWh is colloquially known as a unit).… Continue reading Energy sector in India
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 31
Archives Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is Science and Technology. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 43]
India- China gets set for BRICS summit
Context India and China needs to improve ties in order to brighten the prospects of BRICS What is BRICS? BRICS is an association of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, the five fastest emerging nations BRICS comprises of 43% of the world population, 30% of the world GDP and 17% share in the world trade. BRICS… Continue reading India- China gets set for BRICS summit
ForumIAS: Facts in News (August 16th – 22th)
Read summaries of all important News Articles Facts in news is published on a weekly basis that consists a gist of all crucial news articles from ‘The Hindu’ that may bear relevance to Civil Services Preparation. Here is the Summary of all current happenings from around the world for the Third week of August. [table… Continue reading ForumIAS: Facts in News (August 16th – 22th)
RSTV Video Summaries: 15th August-31st August, 2017
Download the RSTV video summaries for 15th- 31st August by clicking the link given below:- RSTV Video Summaries: 15th August-31st August, 2017 To download or read all RSTV compilations, click on the link given below RSTV summaries compilations
Economics Optional Test 6 for UPSC Mains 2017 : Mains Marathon
Archives Here is the 6th Economics Mains Marathon Optional Test. Click Here for Mains Marathon Economics Optional Plan Economics Mains Marathon : Test-6 What do you understand by ‘sterilization’ effects of foreign exchange market intervention? How does ‘sterilization’ work in the case of imperfect capital mobility? Define a balance of payment function and explain the factors… Continue reading Economics Optional Test 6 for UPSC Mains 2017 : Mains Marathon
Must Read News Articles – August 31
Archives GS-1 Geophysical phenomena Managing embankments: (The Hindu, Editorial) Involving the communities would help minimise the misery in flood-prone areas. Social issues Marital rape a crime in many countries, an exception in many more: (Indian Express, Explained) The grounds for “marital immunity” for rape prosecution were laid by Chief Justice Sir Matthew Hale in The History of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 31
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 31
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 that marital rape as a law is being misused in India? Discuss the challenges, according to you, in implementing the law, if marital rape is criminalized? (GS 1)… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 31
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 30, 2017
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – August 30, 2017
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
