Archives Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate. 2. People who are the most deeply committed to an idea are also the… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Essay Test – August 12, 2017
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Must Read News Articles – August 12
Archives GS 1 Indian society Hubris of science: (Indian Express, Editorial) It has become an ideology of the powerful. Democratic societies need a plurality of knowledge systems. GS 2 India and neighbors More troops on China border: (The Hindu) But the number of men at the Doklam tri-junction has not been enhanced. In South Asia,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 12
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 11, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Scientific distemper: (Indian Express, Editorial) Science enthusiasts stress need for scientific temper A strange hybrid: (Indian Express, Editorial) A strange amalgamation: Privatizing Public health care Panel moots defence procurement fund: (The Hindu) Ministry of Finance to work out the modalities for… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 11, 2017
ForumIAS UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 2
Welcome to the 2nd Mains Marathon General Studies Test. Topic for Today: (11th August, 2017) First World War ( Causes, Events, Peace Treaties, Consequences ), World from 1919 – Second World War ( Fascism, Nazism, Rise of USA & Soviet, Consequences ), The World After Second World War (Consequences, Cold War, Decolonisation) Read the following questions and… Continue reading ForumIAS UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 2
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 11
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 Geography and Environment. Important: Click Here for ForumIAS Free GS Mock Test-2 Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 11
Must Read News Articles – August 11
Archives GS 1 Social issues Failing India’s children: (The Hindu, Editorial) Dropping the no-detention policy in primary and middle school is retrogade. Is there a culture of honesty in India?: (Live Mint, Editorial) With several popular anti-corruption movements having fizzled out, can a culture of honesty be brought about by law alone? A strange hybrid:… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 11
Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 9
Archives Below are the suggested answers of UPSC Mains Marathon Current Affairs Questions – August 9. Note: The suggested answers are indicative only, and not exhaustive. 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? Give your opinion.(GS 2) Link | Live Mint | Outlook | Indian… Continue reading Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 9
[Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 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. Discuss the important objectives of Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. Examine the impact of child marriage on maternal mortality and right to education. (GS 1) The Hindu | NCW | Link… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 11
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 10, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Tryst With Inequality: (Indian Express, Editorial) 70 years of independence: Social injustice still envelopes the country SC seeks details of convictions under Child Marriage Act Immunity falling into the wrong hands Castles in the air?: (The Hindu, Editorial) India needs to… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 10, 2017
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 10
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 Science and Technology. 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… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 10
