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NHB Residex shows increase in housing prices
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Housing flagged off a new index-The National Housing Bank Residex, designed to track housing price trends in 50 cities across India. Introduction: NHB Residex that captures movements in the prices of residential real estate prices revealed that prices during January-March, 2017 have increased over that of October-December, 2016, in about… Continue reading NHB Residex shows increase in housing prices
Half way through for a Swachh Bharat
Context: After two and a half years, the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has witnessed several notable achievements in reducing open defecation but it still has a long way to go to make it a grand success by October 2,2019 Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Movement), implemented from October 2nd, 2014, is a campaign by the Government of India to… Continue reading Half way through for a Swachh Bharat
SC points out ambiguous impact of explosives used in firecrackers
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
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
