Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has asked the Centre to ensure that States implement key aspects of the Food Security Act. Introduction: Several state governments have not met key requirements in the food security legislation which empower common man in securing subsidized food. Food Ministry data presented to Parliament show that the present system does… Continue reading Connecting food and nutrition security
Indian logistics industry is at the turning point of its development
Context: The Logistics Data Bank (LDB) project, unveiled in July 2016 to make India’s logistics sector more efficient through the use of Information Technology, will soon expand operations to the country’s southern region. Introduction: The project so far, had covered only the western logistics corridor. The project covers the entire movement of containers through rail… Continue reading Indian logistics industry is at the turning point of its development
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 9
Archives Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is Polity. Important: 1st Mains Marathon General Studies Test To know more about the GS Test Series : Click Here To Download the GS Test Series Plan : Click Here Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 9
Must Read News Articles – August 9
Archives GS 1 Geophysical phenomena ‘100% monsoon quota this year’: Reiterating its forecast from June, the India Meteorological Department has said India will get ‘normal’ rain during the remaining months of the monsoon season. India is likely to get 100% of its annual monsoon quota of 89 cm. Social issues ‘Today, we do not talk… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 9
ForumIAS Free UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 1
Welcome to the 1st Mains Marathon General Studies Test. Topic for Today: (9th August, 2017) Capitalism & Industrial Revolution, Revolutionary & Nationalist Movements ( French revolution, American Revolution, Unification of Italy, Germany etc, Socialist Movements ), Imperialism & Colonialism (Causes & Effects) Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not… Continue reading ForumIAS Free UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 1
[Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 9
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers. 1. How can India find a solution to the boundary stand-off with China at the Doka La tri-junction? Do you think that the stand-off between India and China was avoidable?… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 9
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 8, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Pursued by danger: & Women’s panel seeks fair probe into stalking case: (The Hindu) Stalking is a felony, not mere annoyance Beyond Jamia: (Indian Express, Editorial) The purpose behind Educational institutions need special protection SC to hear appeals in Ayodhya case:… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 8, 2017
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 8, 2017
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Stalking is a felony, not mere annoyance
Context: Stalking is not a mere annoyance. On the contrary, it is a crime that requires strict legal punishment. What is Stalking? Stalkingis unwanted or obsessive attention by an individual or group towards another person. Stalking behaviors are related to harassment and intimidation and may include following the victim in person or monitoring them. Stalking is a violation of privacy; it… Continue reading Stalking is a felony, not mere annoyance
Causes and effects of ground water contamination
Context: The government recognized the need to modernize the regulatory framework for accessing groundwater soon after massive expansion in mechanical pumping led to the realization that recharge could not keep pace with use. Introduction: The measures proposed were in keeping with the policy paradigm of the early 1970s when a model Bill was first introduced.… Continue reading Causes and effects of ground water contamination

