Context The Supreme Court pointed out a lack of clarity on the pollutive impact of explosive substances used in firecrackers and ordered officials from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Firework Research and Development Centre at Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu to be present in court. Concerns The concerns are reiterated with respect to air… Continue reading SC points out ambiguous impact of explosives used in firecrackers
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The Detection and reporting of suspicious transactions by FIU
Context The report of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), stated that fake notes and cross-border fund transfers in the country’s economic channels doubled in the last fiscal year, leading to the unearthing of over Rs. 560 crore in black money. Finding of the report The report of the FIU, the premier technical investigation wing under… Continue reading The Detection and reporting of suspicious transactions by FIU
Must Read News Articles – July 31
Archives GS 1 Indian society The right to be left alone: (Indian Express, Editorial) Privacy is not just about Aadhaar or data protection; it’s about letting people make free choices. For a greater global role, take SDGs seriously: (Live Mint, Editorial) India’s inability to link its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) efforts with its global ambitions is telling,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 31
[Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 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. Financial sector is backbone of the Indian economy. Discuss the factors affecting financial system of India. Suggest solutions to improve the financial sector in India. (GS 3) The Hindu… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 31
Law Optional Test 2 for UPSC Mains 2017 : Mains Marathon
Archives Friends, We are releasing the 2nd Law Optional Test, Mains Marathon Optional Initiative. Here was the Law Optional Test-1 You will have around 20 quality Questions each week. By the end of Mains 2017 you will have a good writing practice, if you follow this initiative diligently. Each week of syllabus is designed in… Continue reading Law Optional Test 2 for UPSC Mains 2017 : Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains 2017 Electrical Engineering Optional Questions– Test 2 : Mains Marathon
Archives Good afternoon Friends, Below is the 2nd Mains Marathon Electrical Engineering Optional Test. Below are the Questions: Download the Electrical Engineering Test-2 Here Answers will be provided soon. Download the plan Here: Mains Marathon Electrical Engineering Plan Did you like the questions? Do let us know. Important Points: Technical optionals come with their own… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2017 Electrical Engineering Optional Questions– Test 2 : Mains Marathon
[Strategy] Delhi Boy Gaurav Kapoor, ForumIAS Test Series student, Rank 190, Geography Optional, Third Attempt, General Studies & Geography Optional Strategy and Booklist
Name: GAURAV KAPOOR Rank: 190 Roll No: 0007126 Optional Subject: GEOGRAPHY Hometown: DELHI Role of ForumIAS My ForumIAS username is @padteraho. I followed ForumIAS prelims test series, daily editorial articles and interview transcripts on ForumIAS. I also followed 9pm brief. ForumIAS Prelims Test Series It was a good test series with some questions of high… Continue reading [Strategy] Delhi Boy Gaurav Kapoor, ForumIAS Test Series student, Rank 190, Geography Optional, Third Attempt, General Studies & Geography Optional Strategy and Booklist
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 29, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – July 29, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below ‘Regulators shouldn’t restrain innovation’: Financial sector regulator in India Most private hospitals evade tax: CAG Tax Evasion in India Doklam is not about a road: (Indian Express) Doklam conflict might be much more than a mere territorial issue Cinema & censorship:… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – July 29, 2017
Financial sector regulator in India
Context: India’s financial sector regulators should stop hindering ideas in the financial technology sector and instead opt for a regulatory sandbox approach to nurture innovative financial technology applications, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said recently. Financial sector of India – An overview Financial sector is the backbone of any economy and it plays a crucial… Continue reading Financial sector regulator in India
