Context: As indicated by the survey conducted by ICRIER (Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations), Solar Trees can be helpful in doubling the farmers income by 2022. ABOUT ICRIER: Established in August 1981, ICRIER is an autonomous, policy-oriented, not-for-profit, economic policy think tank. ICRIER’s main focus is to enhance the knowledge content of… Continue reading 7 PM | From Plate to Plough: In the shade of solar trees | 5th August, 2019
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7 PM | Rajasthan’s effort to criminalise mob lynching is a good start | 5th August, 2019
Context: Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019 More in News: The Manipur Assembly has passed a bill which recommends life imprisonment for those involved in mob violence, if it results in the death of a person. If Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019 gets passed, Rajasthan will be the second State after Manipur to have… Continue reading 7 PM | Rajasthan’s effort to criminalise mob lynching is a good start | 5th August, 2019
Daily Quiz #4 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 5, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 3, 2019
Q.1) “Government policies has failed to arrest malaise of female foeticide in India. Comment. Answers Q.2) “Gender justice in India is in poor state with poor woman suffering the most.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) What is hate crime? Discuss various causes and measures to stop hate crimes in India. Answers Q.4) What is de-globalisation? Discuss it’s… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 3, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 5th 2019
GS-2 Freeing Kulbhushan: On consular access Pakistan’s delay in giving full consular access reveals a non-serious attitude to ICJ order Bigger and better: On number of Supreme Court judges More judges are welcome, but SC must focus on its role as interpreter of the Constitution Rajasthan’s effort to criminalise mob lynching is a good start… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 5th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 5th, 2019
Q.1) “The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 is crucial to the rights of millions of tribals and other forest dwellers in different parts of our country.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Despite of various reforms since independence, India has not been able to achieve a sustained desired economic… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 5th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #3 August 3, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 3, 2019
President Kovind honoured with National order of Merit, highest award of Republic of Guinea Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has been awarded the National order of Merit by the President of Guinea. It is the highest award of Republic of Guinea. He has been awarded for his exceptional contribution to the advancement of overall relations… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 3, 2019
7 PM | The taproot of conservation justice | 3rd August, 2019
Context: TheScheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA) and its importance. More in news: On February 13, 2019, the Supreme Court while hearing a petition filed by wildlife conservationists and former forest department officials, directed state governments to evict “encroachers” or the “illegal” forest dwellers. The verdict directly affects… Continue reading 7 PM | The taproot of conservation justice | 3rd August, 2019
7 PM | A two-track plan to raise exports to $1 trillion | 3rd August, 2019
Context: measures to increase exports India’s share in world exports is still very small at 1.8 per cent in 2018 compared to China’s 13.8 per cent. India should aim at raising its share in world exports to at least a respectable 5 per cent. For this, India’s exports (of goods) should reach around US$ 1000… Continue reading 7 PM | A two-track plan to raise exports to $1 trillion | 3rd August, 2019
