Author: ForumIAS
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Climate Change Geopolitics
GS2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora GS2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests GS3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Context S. President Donald Trump’s has made an accusation concerning the Paris Accord…
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FREE Revision Classes for Current Affairs ( International Issues+ Mapping ) for Prelims 2017 in New Delhi
CLICK HERE TO DOWLOAD PLAN CLICK HERE FOR DISCUSSION Those of you who are appearing for Prelims 2017, and are located in New Delhi, are requested to attend. Time : 5 PM on Monday, May 22nd.
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Must Read News Articles – May 20
The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL GST Council finalises rates for services: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Friday finalised tax rates for all services, except lottery, under the new indirect tax regime to be rolled out from July 1. GSLV: too late for changing times: ‘It may be ISRO’s short-lived rocket, not its primary…
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Essay Test – May 20, 2017
Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. .Impact of Big Data on governance. KT: Link1 | Link2 | Link3 Or 2. Hard times always lead to something great. Write the Essay in the Comment section below.
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India’s independence in Nuclear Sector!
GS1 – Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) GS3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Context Union cabinet today approved the setting up of 10…
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Must Read News Articles – May 19
The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL India’s first uterine transplant begins: The operations are meant to help women who want to conceive but cannot because they were born without a uterus, suffered damage to it or had to have it removed. GST Council sets rates for most commodities: The Goods and Services (GST) Council on Thursday agreed…
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UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – May 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. Developments in the solar space will help India meet its energy demand in a more environmentally sustainable manner. Discuss. (GS 3) Live Mint 2. Discuss the governance structure in a…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 19, 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [1] India’s first uterine transplant begins [2] GST Council sets rates for most commodities Editorial/OPINION [1] Ending nuclear dependency [2] Where the jobs are Economy [1] India aims to boost trade ties with African nations Indian Express [1] Aadhaar, then and now Live Mint [1] Big Data’s big governance impact Front Page / NATIONAL [1] India’s…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 18, 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [1]Cabinet gives nod for 10 indigenous nuclear reactors [2]NTRO now under Intelligence Act Editorial/OPINION [1]A great wall of paranoia [2]The other debt issue [3]Article 142 and the need for judicial restraint Economy [1]‘GST to help cut costs of transport, logistics’ Indian Express [1]What lies below the district? Live Mint [1]A tricky path…
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