The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a part of China’s ambitious One Belt One Road (OBOR) Initiative to link China with Europe. Started in 2013, the CPEC is a developmental project between Pakistan and its all-weather friend China. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): 46 billion dollar project China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a whopping 46 billion dollar […]
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ClearIAS now on Telegram – Join ClearIAS Telegram channel for free studymaterials
We have some good news to share! ClearIAS is now on Telegram! ClearIAS has now started a new channel on Telegram. IAS/IPS aspirants can join us now on the ClearIAS Telegram channel (https://t.me/clearias) for free study materials – pdfs, images, videos etc. ClearIAS Telegram Channel What is Telegram? Telegram is a messaging app – it’s simple and […]
Arctic Council: Everything you need to know about
The Arctic Council is an intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation, coordination, and interaction among the Arctic States, Arctic indigenous communities and other Arctic inhabitants on common Arctic issues, in particular on issues of sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic. Arctic Council: The Background The Arctic Council was founded on the initiative of the Government […]
Uniform Civil Code (UCC): Pros and Cons in a nutshell
The issue of the Uniform Civil Code has emerged into India’s political discourse recently mainly because many Muslim women, affected adversely by the personal laws, have begun knocking on the doors of the Supreme Court to uphold their fundamental rights to equality and liberty in keeping with constitutional provisions. The Union law ministry has recently […]
IAS Interview Syllabus: 6 Important UPSC Clues Which You Never Noticed Before
Is there an IAS interview syllabus? Yes, there is. But where? UPSC CSE Syllabus is given as part of the UPSC Civil Services Exam notification. This document is released before the Preliminary Exam every year. This is also available in the Gazette. Understanding the UPSC requirements is very crucial for success in the interview Just […]
Obamacare: Why is the Affordable Care Act (ACA) so controversial?
‘Obamacare’ is the nickname given to a law – Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) – passed by the US Congress. President Barack Obama signed the bill on March 23, 2010. Obamacare tried to reform both the healthcare and health insurance industries in America. But this act was not free from criticism. Republicans under the […]
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