Context: There is an emerging need to analyze the socio-economic aspects of north-south migration of India. Introduction: Despite the decline in total fertility rates (TFR) countrywide, 12 States of India continue to have TFR above 2.1 children per woman, known as replacement-level fertility. However, when the TFR declines, the drop does not stop at 2.1,… Continue reading The Great Indian migration challenge
Financial Inclusion in India – an overview
Context: Over the past few years, efforts to drive financial inclusion in India have delivered mixed results. Introduction: Financial inclusions in India result into a dramatic change like access to bank accounts has increased, driven by a strong policy and regulatory push. What is Financial Inclusion? Financial inclusion is the delivery of financial services at… Continue reading Financial Inclusion in India – an overview
G20 Summit: Success or Failure?
Context The G20 Summit reflected both its aces and ploys as the worlds most elite encountered in Hamburg What is G20? The Group of Twenty (G20) is an international forum that brings together the world’s 20 leading industrialized and emerging economies. The group accounts for 85 per cent of world GDP and two-thirds of its… Continue reading G20 Summit: Success or Failure?
Debt funds as an Investment Option
What are debt funds? While equity funds invest mostly in shares of listed companies, debt funds invest in instruments like government bonds, commercial papers (CPs), certificate of deposits (CDs) and non-convertible debentures (NCDs). Debt funds invest in such securities and earn interest income that is shared among the investors after deducting the fund-management charges.… Continue reading Debt funds as an Investment Option
Must Read News Articles – July 11
Archives GS 1 Urbanisation The great Indian migration: (The Hindu, Editorial) The socio-economic aspects of north-south migration need to be analysed. GS 2 Indian Constitution Do what is good for your faith, says CJI: (The Hindu) Every person has the right to do what he feels is good for his faith. Bring the House up… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 11
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 11
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. India is one of the worst hit countries with respect to road accidents in the world. Why is this a recurring phenomenon in India? Do you think… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 11
Download Handouts of Revision Class – Day 1+ Class Plan
Dear Friends, Thank you for the great response for the Revision Classes for Mains 2017. We now have 2 Batches for the Revision Classes Batch 1 – Every Wednesday and Saturday Classes between 5:00PM – 7:30PM and 10 Days Classes from September 5 to 15 ( SEATS FULL ) Batch 2 – Every Monday and… Continue reading Download Handouts of Revision Class – Day 1+ Class Plan
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 10, 2017
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 10
Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is History. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 6] Discuss the questions in the comment section below.… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 10
Chabahar Port gets a push
Context Two major Indian multinationals are bidding for supplying key equipment for the strategic Chabahar Port in Iran. The present development The Chabahar port gets bidders for the construction to set in motion. The bidding process is on to expand financial eligibility criteria to attract more bidders. Two major Indian conglomerates are bidding for supplying… Continue reading Chabahar Port gets a push
