Month: April 2017
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Must Read News Articles – April 26
The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL SC pulls up trial court in Sabarmati train blasts case: A Supreme Court Bench of Chief Justice Khehar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on Tuesday gave the trial court in the 2000 Sabarmati train blasts case six months – October 31, 2017 deadline — to complete the proceedings. China wants government-level…
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 6
Following are the Suggested Answers for Mains Marathon, April 6: Examine the problems in the implementation of GST regime. Also, discuss the reasons why CAG can’t audit GSTN.(GS 3) जीएसटी शासन के कार्यान्वयन में समस्याओं की जांच करें। साथ ही, सीएजी क्यों जीएसटीएन का ऑडिट नहीं कर सकती है? The Hindu | TOI Problems in the implementation of GST:-…
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 5
Following are the Suggested Answers for Mains Marathon, April 5: What is National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)? Discuss the parameters and methodology used in the ranking. नेशनल इंस्टीट्यूशनल रैंकिंग फ्रेमवर्क (एनआईआरएफ) क्या है? रैंकिंग में प्रयुक्त पैरामीटर और पद्धति पर चर्चा करें। The Hindu | NIRF Background:- The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was approved by the MHRD…
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 4
Following are the Suggested Answers for Mains Marathon, April 4: 1.In simple terms, What do you understand by General Anti Avoidance Rules or GAAR? Why is tax avoidance such an important area of concern in India? (GS 3) साधारण शब्दों में, जनरल एंटी अवॉयडेंस नियम या जीएआर से आप क्या समझते हैं? भारत में चिंता का एक महत्वपूर्ण…
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UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – April 26
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 reasons for having an anti-torture legislation in India. Why has the Centre avoided such a legislation? (GS 2) भारत में एक अत्याचार कानून को लाने के कारणों पर चर्चा…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 25, 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] [1]25 CRPF men killed in Maoist attack [2]Goldman Prize for Niyamgiri hero [3]SC for broad anti-torture legislation [4]Sukhois join frontline squadron in Punjab Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] [1] The best laid plans [2]The climate fight is global Economy [The Hindu] [1]Only six of top 20 H-1B recipients are Indian firms…
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Chinese Maritime Aggression
Context China People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is building second aircraft carrier referred to as “Type 001A” and that another carrier, dubbed “Type 002”, is also under construction. The Type 002 represents not only a much bigger class of ship but will incorporate modern design and operational features, including a catapult and early-warning aircraft. Strategic…
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Announcement : Weekly Prizes – Mains Marathon 2017, April 17- April 22
Aspirants, Here are the Weekly Winners of Mains Marathon Answer Writing practice from April 17 – April 22. While coming up with the winners list, we have given priority to: Consistency, Answer Quality and Active Participation. The Winners/Top Contributors are gifted ONE UPSC Answer Writing Notebook ? for FREE! The winners are shortlisted from the Mains Marathon Initiative,…
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Must Read News Articles – April 25
The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL 25 CRPF men killed in Maoist attack: Extremists target 74th battalion in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma districtJawans were sanitising the area for a road construction project10-12 Maoists were shot deadin retaliatory firing by securitymen. Goldman Prize for Niyamgiri hero: Prafulla Samantara led a 12-year battle to stall Vedanta’s bauxite mining. SC for broad…
