Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Breaking addiction: (The Hindu, Editorials) The painless way to stop smoking Victim in the dock: (Indian Express, Editorial) A sensitive dimension of domestic violence on women Mind the power gap: (Indian Express, Editorial) The power gap between India and China is… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 2, 2017
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Political Science Optional Questions – Test 1 : Mains Marathon
Archives Dear Friends, We are starting Political Science Optional Initiative. Test 1 : Political Science Mains Marathon INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Comment in about 150 words each (10 marks each) 1. Doctrine of Basic Structure 2. Cooperative Federalism 3. Constitutional role of Governor 4. Gandhi’s concept of ‘Swaraj’ Answer the following (15 marks, 200… Continue reading Political Science Optional Questions – Test 1 : Mains Marathon
Download: 9 PM BRIEF – June 2017 Compilation
Download the ForumIAS 9 PM BRIEF June Compilation Here Summing up the 9 PM BRIEF Initiative: The idea behind 9 PM Daily Brief is to make aspirants aware of news articles from different newspapers bearing relevance to Civil Services Preparation. These entire articles briefed and brought together for the day that we call as 9 PM Daily Brief.… Continue reading Download: 9 PM BRIEF – June 2017 Compilation
A sensitive dimension of domestic violence on women
Context: Before coming to the conclusion that women misuse the law, the court ought to have called for expert evidence and requisitioned the services of women’s studies centres which exist in all universities. Instead, the Supreme Court relied on (National Crime Records Bureau) NCRB data. Explanation: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, which is… Continue reading A sensitive dimension of domestic violence on women
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 2
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 Polity and IR. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 23]
A look at the subsidy offered by the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Context: Housing loan interest rates dipping in the past few months Introduction: Lower interest rates and stagnant property prices, in combination with the interest subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), have markedly improved the economics for home buyers, according to bankers With interest rates falling about 200 basis points in the last 15… Continue reading A look at the subsidy offered by the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
To live in a Nuclear free world
Context The adoption of the historic United Nations pact to ban nuclear weapons underscores a paradigm shift in the discourse on global disarmament. The pact The universal goal of total elimination of these weapons of mass destruction has been disentangled from the narrow focus on the maintenance of a deterrent by the nuclear weapons states… Continue reading To live in a Nuclear free world
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 1
Archives 1. Describe the objectives of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Discuss the various challenges faced in its implementation.(GS 1) The Hindu Introduction: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched with an aim to make India clean. The Aim is to provide sanitation facilities to every family, including toilets, solid and liquid waste disposal systems, village cleanliness, and safe and adequate… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 1
India’s stand on Anti-Piracy remains strong
Context Opening a new front for collaboration in anti-piracy operation in Eastern Africa, India and Somalia signed an agreement for transfer of sentenced convicts. The visit of the Foreign Minister of Somalia The entire scope of India-Somalia bilateral relations, including the issue of piracy and maritime security, were discussed between the two sides during the… Continue reading India’s stand on Anti-Piracy remains strong
The painless way to stop smoking
Context: The U.S. Food and Drug has announced a comprehensive proposal to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels which created havoc among tobacco companies. Introduction: The proposal is aimed at striking at the root of the problem of smokers getting addicted, and being unable to quit the habit. Nicotine does not… Continue reading The painless way to stop smoking
