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Day: October 24, 2017
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 24, 2017
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – October 24, 2017
Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Modi-Ghani talks to focus on terror: (The Hindu) Analysis : India-Afghanistan relations: An overview Source : Centre eases norms for sewage plants: (The Hindu) Analysis : Waste disposal in India
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 24
Waste disposal in India
Context: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has relaxed standards for upcoming sewage treatment plants (STP), including those to come up on extremely polluted stretches of the Ganga. Introduction: Existing laws permit Biochemical oxygen demand (Bod) upto 30 mg/litre. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), (also called biological oxygen demand) is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed… Continue reading Waste disposal in India
India-Afghanistan relations: An overview
Context Afghan President Ashraf Ghani shall hold detailed talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on security and stability in Afghanistan, and efforts to combat terrorism. How were the Indo-Afghanistan relations in the Ancient Days? India Afghanistan relations can be traced back to Indus Valley Civilization. The Seleucid empire controlled that part which is present day Afghanistan The historic Khyber Pass that… Continue reading India-Afghanistan relations: An overview
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 23
Archives Q.1) In the light of the recent Doklam standoff, what measures should India adopt in border management to address future security issues? Examine. (GS-2) Ans: The recent India-China stand-off over Doklam plateau, disputed between China and Bhutan, has ended peacefully. The issue which ended just before the BRICS summit in China has multiple ramifications:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 23
Must Read News Articles – October 24
Archives GS-1 Social Issues Has hunger increased in India in recent years?: (Live Mint, Editorial) IFPRI’s latest Global Hunger Index shows that under-nutrition has decreased rather than increased in India. GS-2 Government Policies Why make a show of patriotism: SC judge: (The Hindu) Plea against anthem in movie halls. Colonial Rajasthan: (Indian Express, Editorial) Ordinance that… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 24
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 24
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers. Q.1) Recently, the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). In this context highlight the rationale behind awarding this Prize… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 24