UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series (Target UPSC CSM-2017) Test-7 Topic : International Relations Here is the 7th Mains Marathon General Studies Test. Topic for Today: International Relations (India and its neighborhood, Bilateral, regional and global groupings, diaspora related issues, Important International institutions, agencies) Download GS Test 7 PDF Here Next Test: Indian Economy, Budgeting and… Continue reading General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 7 – International Relations
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Right to privacy is a fundamental right now
Context: The nine –judge Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that individual privacy is intrinsic to life and liberty and an inherent part of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Article 21 of the Constitution. What are the various features of Right to Privacy? Privacy is a constitutionally protected right emerging primarily… Continue reading Right to privacy is a fundamental right now
Must Read News Articles – August 26
Archives GS-1 Social issues Caste in new moulds: (Indian Express, Editorial) The Union cabinet’s decision to set up a commission to explore the creation of subcategories in the central list of the Other Backward Classes is a move in the right directionIt is a reasonable assumption that the better empowered castes in the OBC list have… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 26
Essay Test – August 26, 2017
Archives Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Humility is not cowardice. Meekness is not weakness. 2. It’s dangerous when people are willing to give up their privacy. How to get high scores in Essay Paper, by Arushi Sharma (RANK 292, CSE-2015)
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 25, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 25, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Worried SC calls for robust data protection regime: (The Hindu) Vulnerabilities to Data privacy not just constrained to State players Govt. tweaks norms to boost UDAN: (The Hindu) Civil Aviation Ministry weakens UDAN scheme norms to enhance local connectivity
Civil Aviation Ministry weakens UDAN scheme norms to enhance local connectivity
Context The civil aviation ministry has relaxed UDAN scheme norms on airlines and regional airports to boost regional connectivity What is UDAN Scheme? UDAN is regional air connectivity scheme (RCS) which seeks to make flying affordable by connecting unserved and under-served airports. The Union Government has set up an ‘Inter- Ministerial Monitoring-cum-Coordination Committee’ to monitor… Continue reading Civil Aviation Ministry weakens UDAN scheme norms to enhance local connectivity
Vulnerabilities to Data privacy not just constrained to State players
Context The apex court recently held that dangers to privacy in an age of information can originate not only from the state but from non-state actors as well. Capacity of non-state actors to invade the home and privacy also poses an alarming threat What is Data Protection under the Indian legal system? The Indian constitution… Continue reading Vulnerabilities to Data privacy not just constrained to State players
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 25
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 Geography & Environment. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 41]
Reminder: Detailed Application Form (DAF) for Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2017
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) had released the Detailed Application Form (DAF) for successful candidates of civil services preliminary examination, 2017 a few days ago. The DAF (CSM) will be available on the website of the commission until August 31, 2017 till 6 pm. Here is the link. Note: OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates will be required… Continue reading Reminder: Detailed Application Form (DAF) for Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2017
