9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 4, 2017

Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Defenders of varna: (Indian Express, Editorial) The ambiguous sugar coating of caste system A field of her own: (Indian Express, Editorial) A new image for the “Indian farmer” (Analysis for all three editorials amalgamated) NOTA option to stay in Rajya Sabha… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 4, 2017

Labour ministry forms panel to relook at minimum wage fixation formula

Context: The Union government is mulling a revision in the formula to calculate minimum wages that may increase income levels of workers across the country. Introduction: The Central Advisory Committee on Minimum Wages, headed by Labour and Employment Minister  Bandaru Dattatreya, decided to constitute a committee to deliberate the proposed changes in the calculations of… Continue reading Labour ministry forms panel to relook at minimum wage fixation formula

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A new image for the “Indian farmer”

Context: Advancing rights of women farmers can revolutionize the rural ecosystem. Most importantly, if female farmers are provided security of land tenure, they will be officially recognized as farmers and will result in increased productivity and improve household food security and nutrition.  Current Status of Women in Indian Agriculture: The stereotypical image of an Indian… Continue reading A new image for the “Indian farmer”

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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 4

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 Geography & Environment.  Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted.  

Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 4

Archives 1. Adoption of the historic United Nations pact to ban nuclear weapons underscores a paradigm shift in the discourse on global disarmament. Do you think that a complete ban on nuclear weapons is necessary? Give arguments in favor of your answer.(GS 2) Link | The Hindu Introduction:- This year’s multilateral negotiations toward a legally binding prohibition on nuclear weapons… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 4

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