Month: April 2017
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Must Read News Articles – April 8
The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL SC seeks response on plea for reining in cow vigilantes: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Central government and six States to respond on a public interest litigation (PIL) plea to declare cow vigilantes “extortionists” and put an end to their atrocities against Dalits and minority communities. We owe…
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Essay Test – April 8
Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Without economic development, any potential for political openness and freedom will be questionable. आर्थिक विकास के बिना, राजनीतिक खुलापन और स्वतंत्रता की संभावना कभी भी संदिग्ध नही होगी। 2. Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 7 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] [1]. Supreme Court proposes joint trial of Babri cases [2]. India, Russia seal deal on Kudankulam Unit 1 Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] [1]. Friendship is a flowing river [2]. RBI monetary policy: Growth, with caveats Economy [The Hindu] [1]. RBI holds policy rate, raises reverse repo rate [2]. Centre to seek parliament nod for RDA Indian…
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 31
Following are the Suggested Answers for Mains Marathon, March 31: 1. What do you understand by Cognitive Dissonance? Suggest ways to reduce the same. Also, mention some applications of the Cognitive Dissonance theory. (GS 4) संज्ञानात्मक विसर्जन से आप क्या समझते हैं? इसको कम करने के तरीके सुझाएं। इसके अलावा, संज्ञानात्मक विघटन सिद्धांत के कुछ अनुप्रयोगों का उल्लेख करें। Cognitive…
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India-Bangladesh Relations
Context Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has landed in India. She was received at the airport by our PM Narendra Modi. This visit is closely being watched by the Chinese counterparts and Bangladeshis as it has created hype for several outcomes depend on this one. Let us understand different aspects of the India-Bangladesh relations.…
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PIB: Aadhaar developments
The World’s largest and unique biometrics based identification programme with a real time online authentication infrastructure – the Aadhaar has been recognized in the recent UN Report on World Social Situation, 2016. It was recognised as a developmental tool with “tremendous potential to foster inclusion by giving all people, including the poorest and most marginalized,…
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PIB: Geo-Spatial Technology – Web Based School Geographical Information System (GIS)
Under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), a Web Based School Geographical Information System (GIS) application has been initiated for seamless visualization of school locations across the country. How it would Work Geographic location of schools collected by the various School Education Departments of the states has been collated and mapped…
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PIB: National Action Plan for Children, 2016
National Action Plan for Children, 2016 (NPAC) was launched at a special function held to celebrate the National Girl Child. The NPAC has been developed by the Ministry of Women & Child Development. It seeks to ensure the following: The Action Plan has four key priority areas; survival, health and nutrition; education and development; protection and…
