Author: ForumIAS
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Must Read News Articles – October 29
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Centre is trying to decimate judiciary: SC: Govt. sitting on names recommended for judges’ posts’. Armed forces are answerable to govt.: The Armed forces are answerable to the government, otherwise there will be martial law in the country, the Supreme Court said. Range of BrahMos to be doubled: India…
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Mains 2016: What is ailing India’s defense procurement?
Archives The process of procuring weapons and equipment for the military of a country plays a very crucial role in the defense preparedness of that country. Sadly, this crucial process has not been very efficient in India. WHY? 1. Dependence on Imports – No country can become a super-power without being self-reliant in weapons manufacturing.…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 28 October
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links below in not more than 200 words Time: 45 Minutes Q1). What do you mean by scramjet engines? How is the launch of rockets using scramjet engine by ISRO significant to India? Frontline | The Hindu Q2). Discuss the salient features of National…
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Must Read News Articles – October 28
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Air quality to get worse: According to the SAFAR index of the Ministry of Earth Science, the average level of PM 2.5 was 211 micro-grams per cubic meter, while the level of PM10 was 369.9 – both categorized as “very poor”. 2% DA for govt. staff: The Union Cabinet on…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 27 October
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links below in not more than 200 words Time: 45 Minutes Q1). India has moved from its Look East to Act East Policy which promises a greater role and partnership in the ASEAN region and RCEP negotiations keeping in line with its status as an…
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Must Read News Articles – October 27
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Poll freebies tantamount to bribing voters: CJ: In 2013, the Supreme Court replied that a promise in the election manifesto did not amount to an electoral corrupt practice under the Representation of People Act (RPA). Civilian border postings ruffle Army brass: Parrikar approves plan to post ADGs to Northern, Eastern…
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Mains Marathon – GS Test 21
Read the below questions carefully and answer them in your own words by clicking individual links, in not more than 200 words each Time: 1 Hour Total Marks : 10 x 8 = 80 Marks CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE QUESTION PAPER – GS TEST 21 1. India’s energy security is a critical issue as its economy…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 26 October
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links below in not more than 200 words Time: 45 Minutes Q1). The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill continues to ignore the Forest Rights Act (FRA). Critically comment. PRS | Link Q2). Examine the provisions of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy, 2016. How can it boost…
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Must Read News Articles – October 26
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL T.N. opposes Centre’s stand on tribunal: The position taken by the Centre that the Supreme Court has no power to judicially review the Cauvery tribunal’s 2007 award is tantamount to giving the tribunal absolute, uncontrolled, uncanalised and unguided judicial power which negates the rule of law. Embraer probe will…
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Must Read News Articles – October 25
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Bodo blockade hits train passengers: Blockade mounted by the All-Bodo Students Union (ABSU) to demand a Bodo State to be carved out of Assam. Era of e-postal ballots dawns, courtesy EC’s new initiative: A change in ‘The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961’ now empowers a returning officer in any…
