Must Read News Articles – October 8

Archives GS-1 — GS-2 Effects of developed and developing countries policies Ukraine seeks Indian peacekeepers: Urging India to take up greater global security role, Ukraine has asked for Indian peacekeepers to help contain the conflict with Russia in the eastern part of the country. GS-3 Indian Economy The lowdown on GST pitfalls: Why does this… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 8

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 6

Archives  Q.1 Mention the steps undertaken by the government to improve accessibility of electricity and discuss its outcome. Examine the  major issues being faced for ensuring increased accessibility of electricity in India. GS 3 Steps undertaken by government to increase accessibility of electricity earlier and its outcome Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana launched in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 6

Must Read News Articles – October 7

Archives GS-1 Social Issues Law, faith, unreason: (The Hindu, Editorial) Banning ‘evil’ practices by law is not enough. Social reform must be broad-based. Mere legislation is not enough to eradicate superstition from society. GS-2 Government Policies SC lifts veil on Collegium recommendations: (The Hindu) The Supreme Court Collegium is headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 7

Essay Test – October 7, 2017

Archives Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. 2. Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.  

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 5

Archives  Q.1 Recently, the NITI Aayog released the Action Agenda for the government, a roadmap for reforming various sectors of the economy including agriculture. What are the major challenges that Indian agriculture is facing?  What are the reasons for not achieving the desired results in this sector?What measures were suggested by Niti Aayog? (GS 3).… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 5

Monthly Compilation: Download Prelims Marathon September Compilation (MCQ Questions, Answers and Explanations)

Friends, We are releasing the Prelims Marathon (or Daily Quiz) Compilation for the month of September, 2017. Download the ForumIAS Prelims Marathon (September, 2017) Compilation by Clicking Here. For all other Important Downloads: Visit our Downloads Page About Prelims Marathon Initiative:  The Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. About 5-7 Daily MCQs, excluding Saturday and Sunday.… Continue reading Monthly Compilation: Download Prelims Marathon September Compilation (MCQ Questions, Answers and Explanations)

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