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b) Mains Marathon
c) Prelims Marathon

Must Read News Articles – August 13, 2018

Archives GS 2 Ahead of ‘Khalistan rally’, India announces Guru fete Hours ahead of the pro-Khalistan rally in London, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj announced on Sunday that all Indian diplomatic missions would celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikh faith Guru Nanak. The move is seen as a counter to the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 13, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 13, 2018

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 Q.1) Discuss the reasons that Prohibition of Employment of Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act 2013 came into being about 25 years ago but manual scavenging continues to be… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 13, 2018

Must Read News Articles – August 12, 2018

Archives GS 2 Shashi Tharoor gives Doklam report to Sushma Swaraj Chairman of the Standing Committee on External Affairs Shashi Tharoor on Friday met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to resolve the stand-off over the panel’s report on the Doklam crisis. Tight-fisted neighbour? Indian aid to SAARC nations falls Going by government data, assistance fell… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 12, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 10, 2018

Archives Q.1) DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018 can be an important tool in solving crimes, but it is important that there are safeguards to protect human rights and prevent miscarriages of justice. Discuss. Answer: The primary intended purpose for enactment of “The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill” is for expanding the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 10, 2018

Must Read News Articles – August 11, 2018

Archives GS 2 Endless war The global community fails Yemen by not pressuring Saudi Arabia to cease the attacks Two MPs bring private Bill against lynching Ahead of the government which is still consulting stakeholders to cast a law against lynching, Shashi Tharoor, Lok Sabha member of the Congress, and K.T.S. Tulsi, a nominated Rajya… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 11, 2018

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