Archives GS- 1 Geography: A cyclone called Ockhi — why this is raising such an unusual storm: Cyclones are no strangers to the Indian coast, our east coast in particular witnessing several cyclonic storms each year. Yet, Ockhi, the latest powerful cyclone, is unlike other recent ones. GS-2 Polity and governance The gag on free speech… Continue reading Must Read News Articles –December 4
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c) Prelims Marathon
Must Read News Articles –December 3
Archives GS: 2 International relations: Is the pact on Rohingya important? (The Hindu) Bangladesh And Myanmar announced last week that they had signed a Memorandum of Agreement to begin the repatriation of more than 6,20,000 Rohingya refugees who have fled to Bangladesh in the past few months. Xi Jinping backs China-Myanmar economic corridor during talks… Continue reading Must Read News Articles –December 3
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – 2nd December, 2017
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 1
Archives Q.1) Aeroplanes may be ejecting significant amounts of Black Carbon (BC), a pollutant that may be depleting the ozone layer. Discuss how aircrafts affects climate and ozone layer and the consequences of these effects. (GS-1) Introduction The Ozone layer is a deep layer in earth’s atmosphere that contain ozone which is a naturally occurring… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 1
Monthly Compilation: Download Mains Marathon November Compilation (Questions and Answers)
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Must Read News Articles –December 2
Archives GS: 2 International Relations: Scripting another Asian narrative (The Hindu Editorial) Japan is filling the vacuum created by the U.S.’s withdrawal from the region Obama highlights issues of tolerance, NGOs, LGBT rights (The Hindu) Unveiling his new role as a social reformer at a townhall and media event in Delhi, former United States President… Continue reading Must Read News Articles –December 2
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – 1st December, 2017
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 1
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 30
Archives Q.1) The India is said to be a federation with a unitary bias. In this context, explain the relationship between the Centre and the States in India. (GS-2) The Indian nation is said to be a federation with a unitary bias. Part XI of the Indian Constitution (Articles 245 through 263) deals with centre-state… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 30
Must Read News Articles –December 1
Archives GS: 2 International relations: Hasina inaugurates nuclear power plant construction (The Hindu) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated construction work on the much-awaited Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi, located in the western part of the country. Doklam is in our area, says China (The Hindu) The Chinese military on Thursday hinted… Continue reading Must Read News Articles –December 1

