Compensatory Afforestation Fund: flawed and unjust

Context: As recently confirmed by the Ministry of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, there has been a significant growth in Central compensatory afforestation fund (CAF). Background: March, 2018: Ministry of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change has collected over Rs. 50,000 core in a Central compensatory afforestation fund (CAF). This money is… Continue reading Compensatory Afforestation Fund: flawed and unjust

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 4, 2018

Archives Q.1 What are the reasons for which India is experiencing an escalation in heat waves? Also examine the various strategies followed by states to address the consequences of heat waves. (GS-3) Introduction: When the temperature rises 3°C to 4°C above normal it is termed as a ‘heat wave’. Escalation in heat waves in India:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 4, 2018

Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for March, 2018

Download the 10 PM Current affairs Compilation for the month of March, 2018 by clicking the link given below:- 10 PM Quiz March 2018 compilation   About 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz The 10 PM Daily Quiz is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. It is a daily initiative containing 5-8 MCQs based on the important news… Continue reading Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for March, 2018

Must Read News Articles – April 5, 2018

Archives GS: 2 International relations: Tit for tat: China imposes fresh tariffs on U.S. goods(The Hindu) China’s Commerce Ministry on Wednesday listed 106 U.S. products, which will be subjected to a 25% tariff, in retaliation to Washington’s intent to impose fresh tariffs on Chinese products worth $50 billion. The items include soya beans, cars, chemicals… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 5, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 5, 2018

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) Since the last three years, the LOC has been witnessing heightened tensions with repeated violation of ceasefire activities by Pakistani troops. Examine the statement. (GS-2) Link Q.2) Sources of… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 5, 2018

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