Day: November 8, 2016
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9 PM Daily Brief – 8th November 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL (The Hindu) Blacklisting policy for tainted defence deals approved Tobacco farmers up in arms as COP7 meet kic EPCA says govt lax in executing pollution control norms International (The Hindu) No change in stand on India’s NSG bid, says China Editorial Opinion (The Hindu) Solutions after the smog It’s not about…
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Daily Editorials – Smog in Delhi and basics of air pollution
Smog in Delhi and basics of air pollution Reason for the present smog surrounding Delhi – Basics of air pollution Air quality index Steps taken by government so far Challenges – Steps that are needed to be taken Air pollution is the contamination of air, where physical, biological or chemical alteration of the air takes…
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Mains 2016 : South China Sea dispute and India
Context: China has rejected the ruling of an international tribunal at The Hague which says – China has no legal basis for its claims on the South China Sea. Background, The story so far: The SCS is a busy international waterway, one of the main arteries of global economy and trade. China claims more than…
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Mains 2016: Police (law and order) – Problems and Reforms: In a Nutshell
Police in India face multiple challenges in maintaining law and order like riots, terrorism, insurgency in north east and J&K, left wing extremism etc. Problems in Police (Law and Order in general): Problems related to general administration Poor enforcement of laws and general failure of administration; Large gap between aspirations of the people and opportunities…
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Mains 2016: 10 Years of Police Reforms – How far have we reached
Context: On September 22, 2006, the apex court passed an order in the case of Prakash Singh vs Union of India directing all states, Union territories and the Centre to bring in police reforms. Facts: The National Crime Records Bureau report says that Indiafaces a shortage of 0.5 million policemen. The current police strength is 1.73 million against…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 8th November
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 45 Minutes 1. The agreement between India and Sri Lanka on establishing a Joint Working Group on fisheries is a small step forward in resolving the dispute between fishermen of both countries. Can it address the fishermen…
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Must Read News Articles – November 8
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Blacklisting policy for tainted defence deals approved: The government approved the long- pending policy for blacklisting firms involved in corruption in arms purchases. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) also accorded approval to begin the procurement process for fighter jets, tanks and attack helicopters cumulatively worth over Rs. 82,000…