Q.1) “Law enforcement agencies in India are largely inefficient at investigating cybercrime.” In light of this discuss the threat posed by linking of Aadhar to social media profiles. Answers Q.2) “A cooperative federalism framework can provide the required impetus to the civil aviation sector.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What are various reasons for forest fires? Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 28, 2019
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Must Read News Articles-August 29th 2019
GS-2 Age of third-degree torture over, Shah tells police officials Home Minister stresses on need for a robust forensic set-up that will make it impossible for criminals to escape the clutches of law. NRC cannot protect indigenous people One of the Assam-based organisations that has been pursuing cases related to the National Register of Citizens… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 29th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 29th, 2019
Q.1) “Using cleaner fuels such as LPG is essential to reduce rural air pollution and improve health.” In light of this discuss what can policymakers do to achieve exclusive use of clean fuels in rural India? The Hindu Q.2) “India’s culture of toxic masculinity is incompatible with democracy and exacerbates social conflict.” Comment. The Hindu… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 29th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #23 August 28, 2019
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7 PM | Rediscovering development banks | 28th August, 2019
Context: Significance of Development banks for Indian economy Development Banks: A development bank is a ‘bank’ established for the purpose of ‘financing development’. They provide medium and long-term finance to the industrial and agricultural sector. They provide finance to both private and public sector. Development banks are multipurpose financial institutions. They do term lending, investment… Continue reading 7 PM | Rediscovering development banks | 28th August, 2019
Daily Quiz #23 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 28, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 27, 2019
Q.1) “Grass root governance is key for Environment conservation and sustainable development.” Critically examine. Answers Q.2) “Dirty rivers in India reflect the failure of society and governance at local and national level.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss the significance of Supreme Court judgement in K.S. Puttaswamy case. What steps Indian government should take to protect the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 27, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 28th 2019
GS-2 A monumental litmus test How the Supreme Court decides the cases around Article 370 will have a deep bearing on democracy Focus to be on cooperation in Russian Far East during Modi-Putin meet: Indian envoy PM Narendra Modi has been invited as the chief guest of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok by Russian… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 28th 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #22 August 27, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 27, 2019
Project SURE The Union Minister for Textiles has launched Project SURE. The SURE project is a commitment by India’s apparel industry to set a sustainable pathway for the Indian fashion industry. SURE stands for ‘Sustainable Resolution’ which means a commitment from the industry to move towards fashion that contributes to a clean environment. This framework… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 27, 2019
