Author: ForumIAS
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Update: New Initiatives and revamped plan, less initiatives till 10th June
For the next 10 days, we will be posting only the following 3 initiatives: Must Read News, Mains Marathon and Daily Quiz. Sorry for the inconvenience. We will be coming up with a revamped plan soon. For those appearing CSP-2017, all the very best. Revision + Practice is the key. Good luck and make us…
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Clarification : Civil Services Examination 2016 Final Results – Results Awaited
Dear Friends, The Results for CSE 2016 are still awaited. There was an email from ForumIAS which said that results will be announced by 3PM on 30th May. This email was sent erroneously. We regret the inconvenience caused. As per the annual convention, results are released within 1 week of finishing of the Interviews. Hence,…
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Must Read News Articles – May 29
The Hindu NATIONAL ISRO set to launch heaviest rocket: GSLV Mk- III can carry up to 8 tonne. Modi in Berlin today, says ‘new chapter’ in ties: PM’s six-day tour to Germany, Spain, Russia and France assumes added significance as all are members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group. Strategic ties with foreign OEMs: Indian firms will be partners…
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UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – May 29
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. Discuss the key elements of Asia Africa Growth Corridor. (GS 2) The Hindu 2. Political optics have overpowered economic logic in the framing of the GST structure. Critically comment. (GS 3) Live…
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Must Read News Articles – May 28
The Hindu NATIONAL India gives $500 mn aid to Mauritius: Countries agree on effective management of threats in the Indian Ocean, ink maritime pact. Indian researchers develop 3D bioprinted cartilage: It is the first time that permanent cartilage similar to natural ones has been developed. eMigrate violates our sovereignty: UAE: The United Arab Emirates, one of the largest…
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 11th
Following are the Suggested Answers for Mains Marathon, April 11: April 11th: What is Graphene? Describe some uses and applications of Graphene in our day-to-day lives. (GS 3) ग्रेफीन क्या है? हमारे दिन-प्रतिदिन के जीवन में ग्रेफीन के कुछ उपयोग और अनुप्रयोगों का वर्णन करें। Graphene:- Graphene is an allotrope of carbon in the form of…
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Must Read News Articles – May 27
The Hindu NATIONAL New curbs on cattle slaughter: Rules notified to prevent sale of cows and other bovines for slaughter at markets. SC had taken varied positions on cattle issue: For years, the Supreme Court has struggled for consistency in its judicial pronouncements regarding cattle, leaving it ultimately to the Centre and States to devise an appropriate…
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Essay Test – May 27, 2017
Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. 2. Character cannot…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 26, 2017
The Hindu NATIONAL [1]. Name bridge after Hazarika’ [2]. Prices of 31 more drugs capped EDITORIAL [1]. Bail or jail [2]. Should agricultural income be taxed? ECONOMY [1]. In-Fight Wi-Fi Net access soon [2]. Centre alters definition of a start-up NATIONAL [1]. Name bridge after Hazarika’ The Hindu Context Ahead of the inauguration of…
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UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – May 26
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. Why is a hybridised mustard variety required? Why is there an objection for its introduction? Discuss the deficiencies in the evaluation process of GM mustard. (GS 3) Daily Editorial 2. Law Commission…
