Russia to host Taliban dialogue

Russia to host Taliban dialogue News: Russia has quietly invited a group of senior Afghan politicians to talks with the Taliban in Moscow, bypassing President Ashraf Ghani’s government. Important Facts: Russia in August proposed holding multilateral peace talks in Moscow and invited 12 countries and the Taliban to attend a summit the following month. It… Continue reading Russia to host Taliban dialogue

Antiquities and Art Treasures Act in India : An Analysis

Context:The recent recovery of antiques from a house in Chennai by the Idol Wing of CID Tamil Nadu highlights the issue of illegal possession and trade of antiques and art treasures in India What are antiquities? According to the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, an “antiquity” is an article or object that is at… Continue reading Antiquities and Art Treasures Act in India : An Analysis

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 2, 2018

Archives Q.1) What do you understand by Fourth Industrial revolution. Also mention the opportunity and challenges India would face with fourth Industrial Revolution. Answer: 4th IR or the major revolution since the industrial revolution involves fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres, collectively referred to as cyber-physical… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 2, 2018

Must Read News Articles – November 3rd, 2018

Archives GS 2 Iran oil: India to get U.S. sanctions waiver Eight countries will be given exemptions and “weeks longer to wind down” their trade with Iran, once U.S. sanctions against Iran kick in on November 5. This was clarified by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Friday during a conference call with some members… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 3rd, 2018

Oceans heating faster: study

Oceans heating faster: study News: According to a new study published in journal ‘Nature’, the scientists have noted that the global oceans may be absorbing up to 60 percent more heat since the 1990s than older estimates had found. Important Facts: New novel method in the study: Unlike earlier studies, which relied on tallying the… Continue reading Oceans heating faster: study

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