Author: ForumIAS
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Governance at decentralised levels
GS2 – Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Context The 2001 Census had 593 districts, the 2011 Census had 640; the number has crossed 700 now. But the governance structure at the…
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UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – May 18
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. Despite the high level of NPAS, there has been no banking crisis. In your opinion, what is the reason for the same? (GS 3) Financial Express | Live Mint 2. As…
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Must Read News Articles – May 18
The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Cabinet gives nod for 10 indigenous nuclear reactors: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the proposal to construct 10 indigenous pressurised heavy water nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 7,000 MWe. NTRO now under Intelligence Act: The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), which reports to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 17, 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [1]‘Safeguard rights of online users’ [2]Palestine, Israel must coexist Editorial/OPINION [1]New base, new basket [2]Held at ransom Economy [1]‘National Employment Policy this year’ [2]‘Tough to solve jobs issue’ [3]‘Foreign food retailers can sell non-foods too’ Live Mint [1]The belt and road to China’s hegemony in Asia Front Page / NATIONAL The…
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India’s NPA conundrum
GS3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Context The government is amending the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, which is expected to invest banks with some freedom in resolving bad loans without inviting the prosecutorial gaze of central investigative agencies. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s budget proposed a…
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Must Read News Articles – May 17
The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL ‘Safeguard rights of online users’: The state has a duty to ensure that subscribers of online service providers are not “entrapped” by them, the Supreme Court advised the government. Palestine, Israel must coexist: Pitching for peace in West Asia, India on Tuesday urged that a future state of Palestine should coexist…
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UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – May 17
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 are the long term benefits from China’s OBOR? Discuss the criticism of India’s policy towards OBOR. (GS 2) TOI | Indian Express 2. Briefly discuss the history of Israel…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 16, 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [1] Jadhav’s trial farcical, says India [2] ‘Will enact divorce law for Muslims’ [3] India escapes major damage from ransomware Editorial/OPINION [1] Triple talaq not fundamental to Islam [2] Timely refresh [3] Putting a global price on carbon [4] Off the road Economy [1] Cash is back as digital payments dip…
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