Month: October 2016
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Must Read News Articles – October 29
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Centre is trying to decimate judiciary: SC: Govt. sitting on names recommended for judges’ posts’. Armed forces are answerable to govt.: The Armed forces are answerable to the government, otherwise there will be martial law in the country, the Supreme Court said. Range of BrahMos to be doubled: India…
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Mains 2016: What is ailing India’s defense procurement?
Archives The process of procuring weapons and equipment for the military of a country plays a very crucial role in the defense preparedness of that country. Sadly, this crucial process has not been very efficient in India. WHY? 1. Dependence on Imports – No country can become a super-power without being self-reliant in weapons manufacturing.…
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Mains 2016: India’s Healthcare – Challenges and Solution
Health Care Factsheet Article 47 under part IV (DPSP) states that “Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health”. Health is a state subject under 7th schedule of the constitution. India’s total healthcare expenditure is 4.1% of its GDP (1.2% public expenditure) which…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 28th October 2016
Click here to Download 9 PM Daily Brief PDF (28th Oct. 2016) NATIONAL [1[.Air quality to get worse before Diwali The Hindu Context The day before Diwali, levels of PM2.5 and PM10 were forecast to remain between very poor and severe – the highest warning level. High level of particulate matter Concentration levels of harmful…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 28 October
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links below in not more than 200 words Time: 45 Minutes Q1). What do you mean by scramjet engines? How is the launch of rockets using scramjet engine by ISRO significant to India? Frontline | The Hindu Q2). Discuss the salient features of National…
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Must Read News Articles – October 28
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Air quality to get worse: According to the SAFAR index of the Ministry of Earth Science, the average level of PM 2.5 was 211 micro-grams per cubic meter, while the level of PM10 was 369.9 – both categorized as “very poor”. 2% DA for govt. staff: The Union Cabinet on…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 27 October
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links below in not more than 200 words Time: 45 Minutes Q1). India has moved from its Look East to Act East Policy which promises a greater role and partnership in the ASEAN region and RCEP negotiations keeping in line with its status as an…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 27th October 2016
Click here to Download 9 PM Daily Brief PDF (27th Oct. 2016) Front Page / NATIONAL [1]. Poll freebies tantamount to bribing voters: CJ: The Hindu Context In 2013, the Supreme Court replied that a promise in the election manifesto did not amount to an electoral corrupt practice under the Representation of People Act (RPA).…
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Must Read News Articles – October 27
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Poll freebies tantamount to bribing voters: CJ: In 2013, the Supreme Court replied that a promise in the election manifesto did not amount to an electoral corrupt practice under the Representation of People Act (RPA). Civilian border postings ruffle Army brass: Parrikar approves plan to post ADGs to Northern, Eastern…
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Mains Marathon – GS Test 21
Read the below questions carefully and answer them in your own words by clicking individual links, in not more than 200 words each Time: 1 Hour Total Marks : 10 x 8 = 80 Marks CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE QUESTION PAPER – GS TEST 21 1. India’s energy security is a critical issue as its economy…
