Unconventional Hydrocarbons

Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the policy framework to permit exploration and exploitation of unconventional hydrocarbons. Background of the issue: Unconventional hydrocarbons are sources of oil and gas which require methods for extraction which are not normally necessary in the conventional extraction of hydrocarbons such as Coal bed Methane, shale gas/oil, tight gas and… Continue reading Unconventional Hydrocarbons

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 31, 2018

Archives Q.1) Discuss the Challenges being faced by BIMSTEC in providing an effective mechanism for cooperation to its members. What measures should be taken to deal with them? Answer: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization comprising seven member States in the littoral and adjacent areas of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 31, 2018

Must Read News Articles – September 1, 2018

Archives GS 2 No need for uniform civil code now, says law panel A unified nation does not necessarily need to have “uniformity.” Efforts have to be made to reconcile our diversity with universal and indisputable arguments on human rights, the commission said. India and the U.S. — it’s complicated Creative thinking will be needed… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 1, 2018

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