Month: April 2017
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Must Read News Articles – April 13
The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Petrol, diesel prices to be fixed daily: Pilot scheme to be launched in five cities from May 1, to be gradually extended all over country. ‘India breached Tibet commitment’: China reiterated that the visit of the Dalai Lama to Arunachal Pradesh will have a negative impact on Sino-Indian ties, and accused…
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UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – April 13
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. Discuss the key provisions of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2017 recently passed by the parliament. (GS 2) हाल ही में…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 12 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] [1]. Banning online pre-natal sex determination content dangerous [2]. HIV law promises equality [3]. Global collaboration project Belle-II moves a step forward Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] [1]. No place for scholarship [2]. Risky, ill-considered Economy [The Hindu] [1]. GSTN data will be totally secure Indian Express [1]. Misreading caste Live Mint…
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 10
Following are the Suggested Answers for Mains Marathon, April 10: Why is maintaining a good relationship between India and Bangladesh beneficial for both? Also, discuss the role of India in the liberation war of Bangladesh.(GS 2) The Hindu | Link Background In today’s globalised world, it is difficult to do something in isolation. Rather, collaboration and cooperation can…
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 3
Following are the Suggested Answers for Mains Marathon, April 3: 1. What are Bharat stage emission standards? Why has SC ordered a freeze on the registration and sale of BS-III fuel compliant vehicles? (GS 1) The Hindu | Business Standard | Link Bharat stage emission standards:- Bharat stage emission standards are emission standards instituted by the Government of India to normalize the productivity…
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HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2017
Context The long-awaited, a crucial public health legislation guaranteeing equal rights to India’s HIV community – Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2017 was passed by the Parliament. Approximately 21 lakh people are living with HIV, as per government estimates. The adult prevalence is in the…
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Daily MCQs 2.0 : April 12
Topic of the Week: Polity and related issues Start Attempting. Now! [WpProQuiz 109]
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Must Read News Articles – April 12
The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL ‘Banning online pre-natal sex determination content dangerous’: Will curtail fundamental right to know of a genuine information-seeker, who is driven by curiosity: SC. HIV law promises equality: Parliament passes Bill guaranteeing no discrimination in treatment, jobs. Global collaboration project Belle-II moves a step forward: Particle detector integrated with powerful accelerator. Editorial/OPINION No…