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9 PM Daily Brief – 14th October 2016
Click here to Download 9 PM Daily Brief PDF (14th Oct. 2016) NATIONAL [1]. We are frustrated with Pak., says Hasina The Hindu Context According to Sheikh Hasina “Bangladesh had its own reasons for pulling out of SAARC and was not influenced by India”. Reasons stated by prime minister of Bangladesh are Export of terror from…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 13th October 2016
Click here to Download 9 PM Daily Brief PDF (13th Oct. 2016) NATIONAL [1]. Draft Water Bill suggests basin-level management The Hindu Context Final draft of the National Water Framework Bill, 2016 has been finalized by the central government. Highlights of the bill: Every person has a right to sufficient quantity of safe water…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 12th October 2016
Click here to Download 9 PM Daily Brief PDF (12th Oct. 2016) NATIONAL [1].India unhappy over Russia-Pakistan ties The Hindu Context Indian envoy tells Moscow that military cooperation with Islamabad will only create further problems Criticism India’s ties with Russia are likely to be affected if Moscow continues to expand military relations with Islamabad. Criticising…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 12 October
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links below in not more than 200 words Time: 45Minutes Q1) Critically examine the need a right based legislation in the health sector on the lines of Right to Education. Link 1 | The Hindu Link Q2) Evaluate the benefits of a Committee based…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 11 October
Answer the following questions by clicking on the links provided. NOTE: GS Test 16 / October 11 Test Will be posted by 2 PM today. Wish you all a very Happy Dussehra Total Time: 45 Minutes Q1) Rural Development is key to National Development. In this light , discuss how rural transformation can be made…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 10th October 2016
Click here to Download 9 PM Daily Brief PDF (10th Oct. 2016) NATIONAL [1]. SC widens ambit of Domestic Violence Act The Hindu Context 15 days away from a decade to the Domestic Violence Act , the apex court in its landmark judgement ordered the deletion of the words “adult male” from the statute book…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 8th October 2016
Click here to Download 9 PM Daily Brief PDF (8th Oct. 2016) NATIONAL [1]. Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Colombian President The Hindu Context The Nobel Peace Prize for 2016 has been awarded to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos for his efforts to end his country’s 50-year civil war. Mr Santos negotiated a…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 7 October
Discuss the loopholes in the land acquisition laws that have facilitated Union and the various State governments in routinely acquiring land for the benefit of private industry. Link 1 2. Critically analyze the present US policy in Middle East. Has it fueled the regional conflict? What Implication does this conflict have on India? Link 1…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 7th October 2016
Click here to Download 9 PM Daily Brief PDF (7th Oct. 2016) NATIONAL [1]. SC threatens to snap BCCI funding for domestic cricket The Hindu Context Supreme Court has threatened to pass an order within 24 hours to stop all BCCI payments to State cricket associations for hosting domestic matches, including Ranji Trophy.…
