GS -2 Myanmar’s growing dependence on China Chinese President Xi Xinping visited Myanmar and have signed 33 agreements. There has been proposal for China – Myanmar Economic Corridor. The article argues that closeness of China – Myanmar relationship is one of the setbacks and challenges to India’s diplomacy in South Asia U.S. President warns of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 23rd January 2020
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 23, 2020
Critically examine the effectiveness of electoral bonds to make Indian elections more transparent. What other reforms are needed to make Indian election process more fair. Answer What do you understand by the term ‘participatory democracy’? How important is the participation of people in a democratic setup? Answer Discuss various provisions of disqualifications under Representation of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 23, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 23, 2020
1. Critically examine the effectiveness of electoral bonds to make Indian elections more transparent. What other reforms are needed to make Indian election process more fair. The Hindu 2. What do you understand by the term ‘participatory democracy’? How important is the participation of people in a democratic setup? The Hindu 3. Discuss various provisions… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 23, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 22, 2020
1. In a democratic polity the fundamental rights and duties of citizens are correlated. Comment in the Indian context. The Hindu 2. Discuss the significance of Article 131 of the Indian constitution. Can States challenge the validity of central laws? Examine. The Hindu 3. The Move to cash transfers will put agriculture on a sustainable… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 22, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 22th, 2020
World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report:ILO News:The United Nations International Labour Organization(ILO) has released the World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report. Facts: About the report: The report analyses key labour market issues, including unemployment, labour underutilisation, working poverty, income inequality, labour income share and factors that exclude people from… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 22th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 22nd, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 22nd January 2020
GS – 2 The right to protest in a free society The article highlights the various public protests occurring in India. It states that public protests are the hallmark of a free, democratic society. An unreasonable limitation on protest is an affront to the very people in whose name a government is allowed to temporarily… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 22nd January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 22, 2020
In a democratic polity the fundamental rights and duties of citizens are correlated. Comment in the Indian context. Answer Discuss the significance of Article 131 of the Indian constitution. Can States challenge the validity of central laws? Examine. Answer The Move to cash transfers will put agriculture on a sustainable growth path. Do you agree?… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 22, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 21, 2020
1. What are various malpractices in the medical and healthcare system in India? Discuss its consequences. The Hindu 2. Critically examine whether the ‘Make in India’ initiative has met its objectives or not. Suggest some measures needed to improve its outcomes. The Hindu 3. Progress made under the BharatNet initiative is not impressive. Examine. Suggest… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 21, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 21th, 2020
India ranks low at 76th place on global Social Mobility Index News: World Economic Forum has released its maiden Social Mobility Index Facts: Social Mobility: It can be understood as the movement in personal circumstances either “upwards” or “downwards” of an individual in relation to those of their parents Social Mobility Index: It measures 82… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 21th, 2020
