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Day: August 23, 2017
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 23, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Indian Economy. Planning, Growth and Employment ‘Uranium sale talks at advanced stage’: (The Hindu) Uranium sale talks at final stage Fixing the trade deficit with China won’t be easy: (Live Mint, Editorial) India China Trade deficit triggers uneasiness Creating well-paid jobs… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 23, 2017
India China Trade deficit triggers uneasiness
Context: The ongoing military stand-off with China in the Himalayan mountain range has once again brought the issue of trade imbalances with that country to the fore. Introduction: A bilateral trade deficit should not be a worry in normal circumstances. What really matters is the overall trade balance rather than its individual components. China is… Continue reading India China Trade deficit triggers uneasiness
India welcomes Trump’s calls for end to Pakistani involvement in terror
Context Striking out at cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, India welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s new policy on Afghanistan and consider this move to help target “safe havens” of terrorism in South Asia. Diplomat’s views on this Senior diplomats said the American leader’s call for an end to Pakistan’s involvement in terrorism in Afghanistan and his… Continue reading India welcomes Trump’s calls for end to Pakistani involvement in terror
Niti Ayog to issue blueprint for India’s economic policy
Context: NITI Aayog has recently issued a set of three documents which give us a fair idea about where national economic policy is headed in the coming years. Introduction: NITI Aayog has come up with action plan on three sectors – trade, industry and services for creating a well paid jobs. NITI Aayog, after making… Continue reading Niti Ayog to issue blueprint for India’s economic policy
Triple Talaq verdict: All you should know
Context: The five-judge Bench, Justices Kurian Joseph and Rohinton Fali Nariman gave separate judgments against the validity of instant talaq. Justice U.U. Lalit supported Justice Nariman’s view that instant talaq given by a Muslim man “capriciously and whimsically,” without an attempt at reconciliation, was “manifestly arbitrary and violative of Article 14 (right to equality).” Introduction:… Continue reading Triple Talaq verdict: All you should know
Uranium sale talks at final stage
Context: Discussions are at a ‘well-advanced’ stage for Australia’s uranium sale to India, to fuel nuclear power plants to achive energy security in India. Introduction: Australia will start uranium exports to India as soon as possible, to fuel a long-standing demand from Asia’s third largest economy. India is looking at environment friendly fuels to power… Continue reading Uranium sale talks at final stage
Detailed Answers: UPSC Mains 2017 Mains Marathon Electrical Engineering Optional Questions – Test 5
Archives Friends, Below are the answers for 5th Mains Marathon Electrical Engineering Optional Test. Questions: Download the Electrical Engineering Test-5 Here Answers: Click Here for Test-5 Detailed Solutions Download the plan Here: Mains Marathon Electrical Engineering Plan Did you like the answers? Do let us know. Important Points: Technical optionals come with their own opportunities and… Continue reading Detailed Answers: UPSC Mains 2017 Mains Marathon Electrical Engineering Optional Questions – Test 5
Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 22
Archives Below are the suggested answers of UPSC Mains Marathon Current Affairs Questions – August 22. Note: The suggested answers are indicative only, and not exhaustive. 1. What is Corporate Governance? Discuss the benefits and weakness of Corporate Governance in India.(GS 3) The Hindu | Link Corporate governance:- Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices and processes by which a company is directed… Continue reading Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 22
Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 21
Archives Below are the suggested answers of UPSC Mains Marathon Current Affairs Questions – August 21. Note: The suggested answers are indicative only, and not exhaustive. 1. Affordability is an issue preventing poor Indians from getting proper health care. Suggest ways to make market-based health care more affordable in India.(GS 1) The Hindu Introduction :- In India healthcare has become a luxurious… Continue reading Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 21