Month: April 2017
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UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – April 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. What is anti-defection law? Do you think that anti-defection law in India is weak? (GS 2) एंटी-डिफेक्शन कानून क्या है? क्या आपको लगता है कि भारत में एंटी-डिफेक्शन कानून कमजोर है?…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 19 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] [1] Met dept. expects a ‘normal’ monsoon but doubts loom [2] SC questions Army’s silence [3] Respect for national flag, anthem non-negotiable, Centre tells SC [4] Modi, McMaster discuss security [5] India opposes ‘genocide’ charge [6] New data safety regime from TRAI will beready by Deepavali Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu]…
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Announcement : Weekly Prizes – Mains Marathon 2017, April 10-15
Dear Aspirants, Here are the Weekly Winners of Mains Marathon Answer Writing practice from April 10-15. 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, that includes the…
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Must Read News Articles – April 19
The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Met dept. expects a ‘normal’ monsoon but doubts loom: Threat of El Nino phenomenon adds element of uncertainty. SC questions Army’s silence: Bench cites judicial probe report in 2004 Manorama murder case in Manipur. Respect for national flag, anthem non-negotiable, Centre tells SC: Even as the Centre asserted that respect for the…
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UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – April 19
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. The HIV and AIDS Bill was passed in Lok Sabha recently. Discuss its key provisions. How can it reduce stigma and discrimination? (GS 2) हाल ही में लोकसभा में…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 18 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] [1] SC raps States on massive police vacancies [2] 700 medicines made affordable for poor [3] Plastic bullets to replace pellets in J&K [4] SC refers anti-defection law issue to larger Bench Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] [1] Why the Jayalalithaa case matters [2] Legally enabling [3] The great climate churn…
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Digitisation of economy
Context Amidst the debate on Aadhar, Prime Minister has announced the integration of BHIM app with the Aadhar number. This is slated to push the digital transactions in the country. It should be noted that a renewed rigour was created towards digitisation after the historical step to demonetise 86% value currency, which in turn pushed…
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Weekly Important Articles : April Week 1
We have come up with Weekly Important Articles for April 1st Week. Click Here To Download Weekly Important Articles April Week 1 Did you like the Compilation? Do give us suggestions/feedback to improve the same 🙂 More About the Initiative: Weekly Important Articles is an Initiative started by ForumIAS to cover important issues relevant to UPSC Civil services preparation.…