1. Farm Loan Waivers are more of a political imperative than a solution to agrarian crisis. Discuss the given statement. Highlight the arguments for and against farm loan waivers. What alternate measures can you suggest to solve the financial agrarian crisis? (GS 3) Live Mint | TOI Yes,they are more of a political imperative than a solution to… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 3
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Must Read News Articles – July 3
Archives GS 1 Social issues Written-off in the hinterland: (The Hindu, Editorial) The impact of education on rural life has remained consistent since colonial days. The missing learning curve: (Indian Express, Editorial) We need to build institutional memory, improve decision-making. Let’s start with data. What lynchings say about the Indian state: (Live Mint, Editorial) Failing to respond to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 3
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 3
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. Farm Loan Waivers are more of a political imperative than a solution to agrarian crisis. Discuss the given statement. Highlight the arguments for and against farm loan waivers. What… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 3
Must Read News Articles – July 1
Archives GS 1 — GS 2 India and neighbors Border standoff: India warns of serious impact: (The Hindu) India is deeply concerned at the recent Chinese actions and has conveyed to the Chinese Government that such construction would represent a significant change of status quo with serious security implications for India. Face-off in Doklam: (Indian Express,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 1
Essay Test – July 1, 2017
Before you start writing the Essay, read some tips on How to write an awesome Essay. Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Law is the essential foundation of stability and order both within societies and in international relations. 2. India may… Continue reading Essay Test – July 1, 2017
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 30
1. Discuss the importance of creating high-quality jobs in the industry and services sector.(GS 3) Live Mint Introduction:- By the end of this decade, India will have around 800 million people between 20 and 65 years of age or what can be loosely considered to be the potential labour force. To accommodate it, it becomes even… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 30
Must Read News Articles – June 30
Archives GS 1 Social issues A school without textbooks: (Indian Express, Editorial) We need to nurture skills, encourage children to engage with environment. GS 2 Government policies The task before the sentinel: (The Hindu, Editorial) It is time the Chief Justice of India set up the larger Bench to examine privacy challenges to Aadhaar. Parliament and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 30
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 30
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. Discuss the importance of creating high-quality jobs in the industry and services sector. (GS 3) Live Mint 2. How can ‘Make in India’ address the constraints in the manufacturing… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 30
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 29
Archives 1.What was the primary cause of the World War 2? Also, Discuss the contribution of India in World War 2.(GS 1) Link-1 | Link-2 Primary cause of the world war II:- There are many causes which led slowly to WWII but the primary cause which triggered the war is certainly the failure of appeasement In the… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 29
Must Read News Articles – June 29
Archives GS 1 Social issues The costs of failing on the job creation front: The inability to manage the jobs challenge will mean that governments will be forced to use fiscal tools to buy social peace. GS 2 India and neighbors PLA constructing road in disputed territory at tri-junction, says Bhutan: Refuting the Chinese contention… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 29

