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Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. The Union Home Ministry has constituted committees to examine methods to curb the misuse of free movement along the Myanmar border. Does this indicate a shift in India’s policy towards Myanmar? (GS 2) The Hindu…

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. Countering extremism, terrorism and separatism is a major objective of the SCO. Do you agree? (GS 2) Indian Express 2. “Terrorism today has become an instrument of state policy for some countries.” Do you…

Enumerate the applications of ‘South Asia Satellite’ built by India. How can it help the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations?(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction: The South Asia Satellite, also known as GSAT-9, is a geostationary communication  and meteorology satellite operated by the ISRO for the SAARC region Applications and How can it help SAARC nations:- The satellite will…

What is Integrated Case Management Information System (ICMIS)? How can it help transform a paper court to a digital court?(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction:- Applauding the Supreme Court’s initiative to go paperless, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Supreme Court’s Integrated Case Management Information System (ICMIS). Integrated case management information system:- The Integrated Case Management Information System or…

What are Equity exchange-traded funds (ETF)? Discuss the key drivers responsible for rise of equity ETFs recently?(GS 3 The Hindu | Link-1 | Video Introduction:- Equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw significant growth in the financial year 2016-17 (FY17) with the total assets under management (AUM) increasing three-fold on the back of higher demand from both retail and institutional investors. The…

Do you think that the introduction of judicial performance index can spur competitive reforms of the judiciary in the States? Discuss.(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction:- The NITI Aayog has proposed the introduction of a judicial performance index to reduce delays and the outsourcing of non-core functions of the police to private agencies or other government departments, in…

“A One Nation One Market Model for Farmers, on the lines of GST is the panacea for agricultural marketing in India” Discuss. Live Mint Introduction:- The Indian government is working on creating a common agricultural market that will improve the lot of farmers and the efficiencies of India’s notoriously inefficient farm-produce markets. The government put…