Author: ForumIAS
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9 PM Daily Brief – 30 September 2016
Click here to Download 9 PM Daily Brief PDF (30th Sept. 2016) NATIONAL [1]. ‘T.N. in dire need of water’ The Hindu Context Reiterating the need for the immediate constitution of Cauvery Management Board as ordered by the Supreme Court, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday demanded that Karnataka release the stipulated quantity…
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Must Read News Articles – September 30
National ‘T.N. in dire need of water’ – Reiterating the need for the immediate constitution of Cauvery Management Board as ordered by the Supreme Court, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday demanded that Karnataka release the stipulated quantity of Cauvery water which was vital for at least one samba crop this season. Envoys of 31…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 30 September
1. Write a short note on Fixed Combination Drugs. Bring out the rationale behind putting ban on fixed dose combination drugs. Do we have alternatives to it? Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 2. Critically analyze how effective has been the government’s universal immunisation programme in reducing child mortality rate in India. Also highlight the…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 29th September 2016
Click here to Download 9 PM Daily Brief PDF (29th Sept. 2016) NATIONAL [1]. Sikkim’s clean villages make it the kingdom of Swachh The Hindu Context Article delineates achievements under Swachh Bharat Mission Achievements Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh have the maximum percentage of villages that are ‘Open Defecation Free’ according to the criteria…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 29 September
1. What are the challenges facing European Union today? What would be the implications of BREXIT on EU and EU’s relations with India. Link 1 Link 2 2. India’s decision to ratify the Paris Agreement is hasty and ill-times. Examine. Also discuss what implementation challenges could India face in adopting the Paris agreement. Link 1 3.…
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Must Read News Articles – September 29
NATIONAL The Hindu [1]. Sikkim’s clean villages make it the kingdom of Swachh – Kerala leads in household toilet coverage, three cities from Karnataka find place in the new list [2].Union Cabinet approves ratification of climate deal – The Union Cabinet approved ratification of Paris Agreement, which is to take place on October 2. …
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Mind Maps by ForumIAS – Daily editorials- 29th September
For all Mindmaps , click here Today’s Mindmaps covers : 1. A-trilateral-aimed-at-Pakistan 2. Problem of bad-loans 3. Issue of Paris agreement ratification 4. Mission SAARC minus pakistan
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 28 September
1. Critically analyze how justified is World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) objection against Domestic Content Requirements (DCRs) under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) of India? What should be India’s course of action in this situation? Link 1 2. Critically evaluate India’s current refugee policy, and also discuss why India needs a uniform asylum law. Link…
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Must Read News Articles of the Day – September 28
NATIONAL The Hindu [1].Give 6,000 cusecs to T.N. for 3 days, Karnataka told – Supreme Court has directed Karnataka to release 6,000cusecs of water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu for thenext three days [2].Invisible foe in air kills 600,000 in a year – Air pollutioncould have killed at least600,000 Indians in 2012, astudy conducted by theWorld…
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Mind Maps by ForumIAS – Daily editorials- 28th September
For all Mindmaps , click here Today’s Mindmaps covers : 1. Live Mint – GST and Indian trade 2. The Hindu – It is time for a uniform asylum law 3. The Hindu – A case for accepting the WTO ruling
