1. The current Gorkhaland agitation in Darjeeling have old roots. The issue is being deployed in aid of an ongoing turf war. Examine. Also, do you think that the demand for a separate Gorkhaland is justified?(GS 2) Live Mint How is it an old issue? In 1907, the Hillmen’s association had raised the issue of being… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 15
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Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 15
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. The current Gorkhaland agitation in Darjeeling have old roots. The issue is being deployed in aid of an ongoing turf war. Examine. Also, do you think that the demand for a separate Gorkhaland is justified?… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 15
Must Read News Articles – June 15
GS 2 India and neighbors CPEC: the need for a second look by India: (Live Mint, Editorial) New Delhi should open negotiations with the Chinese to explore if CPEC can be extended west to Afghanistan and east to India. Would China buy into this narrative? And could it persuade Pakistan to comply? Effects of developed… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 15
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 14
Archives 1. The Union Home Ministry has constituted committees to examine methods to curb the misuse of free movement along the Myanmar border. Does this indicate a shift in India’s policy towards Myanmar? (GS 2) The Hindu Introduction: Myanmar shares unfenced borders and unhindered movement of people across the border. Free movement regime is unique… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 14
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 14
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. The Union Home Ministry has constituted committees to examine methods to curb the misuse of free movement along the Myanmar border. Does this indicate a shift in India’s policy towards Myanmar? (GS 2) The… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 14
Must Read News Articles – June 14
GS 2 India and neighbors Waiting for reconciliation in Myanmar: (The Hindu, Editorial) If fighting does not break out between the military and insurgents again; if a formula is crafted enabling all EAOs to join the peace process; and if the dialogue resumes soon, hopes will be strengthened. Probably the deadline is 2020. Aung San’s spirit… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 14
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 13
1. Countering extremism, terrorism and separatism is a major objective of the SCO. Do you agree?(GS 2) Indian Express Introduction: All most all member-states of SCO are facing the problem of radicalism, cross-border terrorism over the years. Russia’s experience in Chechnya, China’s Xinjiang region and Central Asian states’ fight against terrorism, extremism is well known.… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 13
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 13
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. Countering extremism, terrorism and separatism is a major objective of the SCO. Do you agree? (GS 2) Indian Express 2. “Terrorism today has become an instrument of state policy for some countries.” Do you… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 13
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 11
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. In an effort to curb antibiotic resistance, the World Health Organization (WHO) has divided the drugs into three categories – access, watch and reserve. Discuss the steps taken by WHO to tackle the same. (GS… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 11
Must Read News Articles – June 13
GS 2 India and neighbors Panel to study free movement along Myanmar border: The Union Home Ministry has constituted another committee to examine methods to curb the misuse of free movement along the Myanmar border, indicating a significant shift in India’s policy towards Myanmar. It is a friendly country, with which it shares unfenced borders… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 13

