Polity Quiz: Indian Constitution- Revision – 31st October 2021

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we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.

The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 30th, 2021

Dear Friends We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 30th, 2021

[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – October, 2021 – 4th week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of October  2021 – Fourth week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – October, 2021 – 4th week

Indian military cannot operate effectively without Russian supplied equipment: CRS report”

Contents1 What is the news?2 About the CRS report?3 What does the CRS report say about India-Russia arms sales?4 Why defence relation is important for both Russia and India?5 What are the recent Indian deals with Russia? What is the news? Recently, Congressional Research Service (CRS) report has said that the Indian military cannot operate… Continue reading Indian military cannot operate effectively without Russian supplied equipment: CRS report”

Why bail proceedings for offences under NDPS Act are complex and open to abuse

Synopsis: Conditions of granting bail under NDPS act are very stringent. Amendments should be introduced to it to make it justiciable.  Introduction  As highlighted by the present case of Aryan Khan, the interpretation of provisions for bail under NDPS act has resulted in many suffering behind bars for years.  Must Read: Drug usage and the NDPS Act – Explained,… Continue reading Why bail proceedings for offences under NDPS Act are complex and open to abuse

How to create a truly digital public 

Synopsis: Technological solutions for social services should be more citizen centric. At present these solutions are more suitable for elite class instead of marginalised class.   Introduction  Government has recognized the power of technology in ensuring inclusion at a massive scale. Technology is being used for social services such as receiving vaccines and rations to paying for cooking gas… Continue reading How to create a truly digital public 

Is India ready for a world where electric vehicles will dominate transportation?

Synopsis: India needs Electric Vehicles to protect the environment and acquire a permanent place in the new global order. Contents1 Introduction2 How Electric Vehicles are beneficial compared to combustion engines? 3 Initiatives to promote EV 4 Challenges in the adoption of electric vehicles in India Introduction Fossil-fuel-based transportation has resulted in pollution around the world. India has… Continue reading Is India ready for a world where electric vehicles will dominate transportation?

Catch all control that aren’t likely to end overfishing

Synopsis: Overexploitation of fish resources needs to be addressed urgently. Introduction The world faces many global or common problems ranging from climate change to over-exploitation of common resources like fisheries. According to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) more than a third of the marine resources have been depleted beyond a point which it cannot replace… Continue reading Catch all control that aren’t likely to end overfishing

No money left in MGNREGA coffers; 21 States in the red

What is the News? The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme has run out of funds halfway through the financial year. Moreover, supplementary budgetary allocations cannot be allocated for at least another month when the next Parliamentary session begins.  What is the issue? During COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, the scheme was given… Continue reading No money left in MGNREGA coffers; 21 States in the red

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