Context: The government has started framing a new telecom policy by the end of December, 2017. The Centre will consider including a ‘one-nation one-license’ regime in the new telecom policy. India’s telecommunication network: India’s telecommunication network is the second largest in the world by number of telephone users (both fixed and mobile phone). Major sectors of the… Continue reading ‘One Nation, One License’: Center sets for a fresh policy
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Election Commission pushes for electoral reforms
Context: The statement by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley recently said that the Election Commission has failed to curb ‘invisible money’ in polls is remarkable. Introduction: Reforms suggested by the Election and Law Commissions must be given a chance. Working of Election Commission (EC): The Election Commission (EC) works in accordance with Article 324 of… Continue reading Election Commission pushes for electoral reforms
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 3
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Competition among the regulators
There have been many instances of turf wars among direct regulators and bodies across the industries in India. For example, the ongoing turf war between the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India). Who are the regulatory bodies? A competition regulator or regulator is a government agency, typically a… Continue reading Competition among the regulators
Illegal mining in India draws headlines
Context: Supreme Court on 2nd August, 2017 directed that mining companies and leaseholders, who have engaged in mining activities without forest or environmental clearance, will have to pay the public exchequer a compensation equivalent to 100% value of the minerals they extracted illegally. Illegal mining in various states of India: Statistical Data: Himachal: During 2016-17… Continue reading Illegal mining in India draws headlines
UPSC Mains Anthropology Optional Answers– Test 1 : Mains Marathon
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Must Read News Articles – August 3
Archives GS 1 — GS 2 Government policies A judgment for the ages: (The Hindu, Editorial) The Supreme Court must define the contours of the right to privacy in a way that doesn’t undo it. It’s a losing battle for privacy: SC: (The Hindu) The Supreme Court on Wednesday voiced apprehension over the possible misuse… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 3
[Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 3
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. Critically analyze the important provisions under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005. Why does domestic violence against women continue despite stringent laws? Examine. (GS 1) Indian Express | Link… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 3
Download: Facts in News (1st July- 15th July)
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