Day: January 17, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – 17 January
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] GST stalemate resolved, rollout deferred to July 1 SC-appointed panel to tackle air pollution Centre notifies green action plan for Delhi Supreme Court revives hearing on Andhra Pradesh bifurcation SC slams States’ stance on PILs Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] The pragmatist’s pivot to India Vagaries of the job market ‘Serious…
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 16
Click on the Questions below for Suggested Answers. Answered: In the context of prevailing drought situation in Kerala, examine the solutions and steps taken by the government for fighting droughts in India. Answered: As per the recent International Labour Organisation (ILO) report, the number of unemployed people in India is expected to rise by 3 lakh…
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Must Read News Articles – January 17
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL GST stalemate resolved, rollout deferred to July 1: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council arrived at a consensus on contentious issues such as administrative control over tax payers in the new indirect tax regime. SC-appointed panel to tackle air pollution: Concerned over the deteriorating air quality in Delhi…
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Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 17
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1.The 4% inflation target set by RBI in India is still a high rate; it can affect the less informed people negatively. Critically examine the statement. (GS 3) रिजर्व बैंक द्वारा निर्धारित किये गए ४% मुद्रास्फीति…