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Must Read News Articles – March 17, 2019

Archives GS-1 Khajaguda rock heritage turning to dust A large portion of the Khajaguda heritage rock precinct has been reduced to open ground. Massive dumpers move through the day and night, making quite a racket. GS-2 ‘Patient’ India to work with China on Azhar When asked how long the government’s patience would last, the source… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 17, 2019

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 15, 2019

Archives Q.1) Recently announced  ‘Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan’ scheme in the Union budget would provide the much needed support to unorganised sector workers. Critically examine. Answer: Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan is a pension scheme for workers in the unorganised sector. Provisions: Under the scheme, an assured monthly pension of Rs. 3000 rupees per month will… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 15, 2019

Must Read News Articles – March 16th, 2019

Archives GS-2 SC issues notice to EC on plea to verify at least 50% VVPATs The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Election Commission to respond to a petition filed by 21 Opposition parties demanding the random verification of at least 50% electronic voting machines (EVMs) using Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in every… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 16th, 2019

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 14, 2019

Archives Q.1) Colonial era Official Secrets Act (OSA) needs a relook in light of modern realities and the norms that are prevailing today. Comment. Answer: Problems with OSA: There is no clear definition of “secret” documents or information, government can declare any document as official secrets. The act is in contravention of the Right to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 14, 2019

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