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MSCI to add China’s local currency shares

Context MSCI plans to add China’s local currency shares to its benchmark emerging markets index. Why are MSCI indices significant? Presence in MSCI stock indices attracts investment interest from foreign and brings an earmark of financial credibility. Moreover, the indices are closely tracked by investors from all around the globe. How will it impact china?… Continue reading MSCI to add China’s local currency shares

Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 29

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. What was the primary cause of the World War 2? Also, Discuss the contribution of India in World War 2. (GS 1) Link-1 | Link-2 2. Discuss the… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 29

Must Read News Articles – June 28

Archives GS 1 Social issues Dalit vs Dalit: (Indian Express, Editorial) The word “Dalit” refers to castes stigmatised in the socio-economic, political and cultural discourse of Indian society.  GS 2 International groupings and agreements Indo-U.S. statement focusses on fight against terrorism: (The Hindu) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump jointly declared that bilateral… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 28

Must Read News Articles – June 26

Archives GS 1  —  GS 2 International groupings and agreements For a stronger India-U.S. bond: (The Hindu) A critical factor impacting business engagement between the two nations is an unprecedented focus by the U.S. on high-skill labour mobility. Indian firms firmly support weeding out the abuse of the visa system. Government policies Is it time to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 26

Essay Test – June 24, 2017

Instructions:  Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Economy is the basis of society. When the economy is stable, society develops. 2. Good luck happens to people who work hard for it.  

Must Read News Articles – June 24

Archives GS 1  —  GS 2 International groupings and agreements ‘Brexit is an opportunity for Netherlands-India ties’: Netherlands is aspiring to emerge as India’s biggest partner in Europe following the Brexit-related changes taking place in Europe. U.S. visit aimed at deepening ties: India’s partnership with the United States is multi-layered and diverse, supported by not… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 24

Must Read News Articles – June 23

Archives GS 1 Social issues Is prohibition the answer?: (The Hindu, Editorial) Whether or not people can drink is a debate fuelled by upper-caste hypocrisy, a mix of religious guilt and bigotry.  GS 2 Effects of developed and developing countries policies India flags U.S. military aid to Pakistan: Agenda set for Prime Minister Modi’s first… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 23

Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 23

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.  What is Foreign Trade Policy(FTP)? Do you think that FTP review would be affected after the roll-out of GST? (GS 3) The Hindu 2. “It is time for… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 23

GM crops in India

Context On May 11, 2017, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) had cleared GM mustard for commercial production. Anti-GM groups immediately opposed the decision and appealed to the Ministry of Environment to reject GEAC’s recommendation. The debate over GM crops in India Commercial production of GM crops has been one of the most persisting public… Continue reading GM crops in India

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