Its the end of August. And the beginning of September. The time of the year, when you are caught between the heat of summer, the wet of the monsoons, and the chill of the winter. ( Its coming ). It feels much like the adolescence – the unknown vacuum between childhood, and adulthood, being neither,… Continue reading The Two Months to Mains – Planning Days Ahead
Month: August 2017
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 31, 2017
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – August 31, 2017
Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Powering aspirational India: (The Hindu, Editorial) Analysis : Energy sector in India Source : Govt. approves plan to deploy more troops on the frontline: (The Hindu) Analysis :Government clears major military reforms proposals Source : BRICS off the wall: (The Hindu, Editorial) Analysis : India- China gets set for BRICS summit
Government clears major military reforms proposals
Context: The Union cabinet has approved major reforms for the Indian Army aimed at aimed at enhancing combat capabilities and rebalancing defence expenditure. Introduction: The number of soldiers available for active combat with the Army is set to dramatically go up by over 57,000 in the wake of the Union cabinet accepting a slew of military… Continue reading Government clears major military reforms proposals
Energy sector in India
Context: Over the past thirty years, the country’s energy demand has grown at an average of 3.6 per cent per annum. How much electricity is needed by India? As per data for 2014 published by the International Energy Agency, average global per capita electricity consumption is 3030 kWh (kWh is colloquially known as a unit).… Continue reading Energy sector in India
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 31
Archives Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is Science and Technology. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 43]
India- China gets set for BRICS summit
Context India and China needs to improve ties in order to brighten the prospects of BRICS What is BRICS? BRICS is an association of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, the five fastest emerging nations BRICS comprises of 43% of the world population, 30% of the world GDP and 17% share in the world trade. BRICS… Continue reading India- China gets set for BRICS summit
ForumIAS: Facts in News (August 16th – 22th)
Read summaries of all important News Articles Facts in news is published on a weekly basis that consists a gist of all crucial news articles from ‘The Hindu’ that may bear relevance to Civil Services Preparation. Here is the Summary of all current happenings from around the world for the Third week of August.
RSTV Video Summaries: 15th August-31st August, 2017
Download the RSTV video summaries for 15th- 31st August by clicking the link given below:- RSTV Video Summaries: 15th August-31st August, 2017 To download or read all RSTV compilations, click on the link given below RSTV summaries compilations
Economics Optional Test 6 for UPSC Mains 2017 : Mains Marathon
Archives Here is the 6th Economics Mains Marathon Optional Test. Click Here for Mains Marathon Economics Optional Plan Economics Mains Marathon : Test-6 What do you understand by ‘sterilization’ effects of foreign exchange market intervention? How does ‘sterilization’ work in the case of imperfect capital mobility? Define a balance of payment function and explain the factors… Continue reading Economics Optional Test 6 for UPSC Mains 2017 : Mains Marathon