Archives Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate. 2. People who are the most deeply committed to an idea are also the… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Essay Test – August 12, 2017
Must Read News Articles – August 12
Archives GS 1 Indian society Hubris of science: (Indian Express, Editorial) It has become an ideology of the powerful. Democratic societies need a plurality of knowledge systems. GS 2 India and neighbors More troops on China border: (The Hindu) But the number of men at the Doklam tri-junction has not been enhanced. In South Asia,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 12
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 11, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 11, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Scientific distemper: (Indian Express, Editorial) Science enthusiasts stress need for scientific temper A strange hybrid: (Indian Express, Editorial) A strange amalgamation: Privatizing Public health care Panel moots defence procurement fund: (The Hindu) Ministry of Finance to work out the modalities for… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 11, 2017
Science enthusiasts stress need for scientific temper
Context: On Wednesday July 9, 2017, scientists, students, educators and science enthusiasts marched in 25 Indian cities, demanding better propagation of the scientific temper — a fundamental duty listed in Article 51A (h) of the Constitution. Introduction: Breakthrough Science Society organsied ‘India March for Science’, with the demand for inclusion of development of scientific temper… Continue reading Science enthusiasts stress need for scientific temper
Pollution certificate is mandatory for vehicles insurance
Context: The Supreme Court directed on Thursday that vehicles without valid pollution under control (PUC) certificates would not be eligible for the annual insurance. Introduction: The Supreme Court passed the order on a petition for stringent steps to curb air pollution The court also asked the Centre to consider creating a national database of vehicles… Continue reading Pollution certificate is mandatory for vehicles insurance
A strange amalgamation: Privatizing Public health care
Context: The Health Ministry and the NITI Aayog have developed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework to let private hospitals run services within district hospitals, on a 30-year lease for three non-communicable diseases i.e. cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, and cancer care. Explanation: First in the world, the Aayog is all set to push states to privatise… Continue reading A strange amalgamation: Privatizing Public health care
Ministry of Finance to work out the modalities for the creation of Defense procurement
Context The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has gone back on its demand for a non-lapsable capital fund for defence procurements. Report The Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) on Defense asked the Ministry of Finance to work out the modalities for the creation of such a fund in consultation with the MoD. The Committee would like the… Continue reading Ministry of Finance to work out the modalities for the creation of Defense procurement
India’s crusade against anti-corruption seems to be everlasting
Context: With several popular anti-corruption movements fading out, it is hard to bring a culture of honesty in the country all by law alone. Explanation: As India prepares to celebrate its 70th year of independence, it will do so as a nation that has achieved a lot of socio-economic dimensions over the decades—first with its… Continue reading India’s crusade against anti-corruption seems to be everlasting
ForumIAS UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 2
Welcome to the 2nd Mains Marathon General Studies Test. Topic for Today: (11th August, 2017) First World War ( Causes, Events, Peace Treaties, Consequences ), World from 1919 – Second World War ( Fascism, Nazism, Rise of USA & Soviet, Consequences ), The World After Second World War (Consequences, Cold War, Decolonisation) Read the following questions and… Continue reading ForumIAS UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 2
