Day: February 20, 2017
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Prelims Capsule: Space telescopes
Space Telescopes Click here to Download Prelims Capsule PDF (20 Feb. 2017) Why do we need telescopes? To watch the object of faraway we need to have a bigger eye over which we can collect more light coming from an object. With more light we can create a brighter image, we can then magnify the…
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 17
1.What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Is the practice of Triple Talak protected under the Constitution? Critically discuss. (GS 2) समान नागरिक संहिता (यूसीसी) क्या है? क्या ट्रिपल तलक की प्रथा संविधान के तहत संरक्षित है? गंभीर रूप से चर्चा करें। Suggested Answer: Uniform Civil Code refers to a common code that governs marriages, divorce,…
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Must Read News Articles – February 20
The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Rail Bhavan, North Block spar after Budget merger: Finance Ministry demand for dividends from PSUs leaves Railways fuming. Drones keep surveillance during polls in Odisha: Communication network do not work properly in the area. Editorial/OPINION Upsetting a very fine balance: Three recent instances invite disturbing questions about the transformation of the Supreme…
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Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 20
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.To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note “Temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir”, temporary? Discuss the future prospects of…
