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Day: September 23, 2016

  • Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 23 September

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    1. Despite two decades of existence of PCPNDT  (Preconception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques) Act 1994, why has child sex ratio fallen in India?  Has better income levels and education helped the cause of gender ratio? What steps can be taken to counter this? Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 link 4 2. Discuss the maritime challenges faced by…

  • Must Read News Articles – 23 September

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    NATIONAL Indian Express Let O in OBC stand for Orphans too, says panel – The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has passed a resolution stating that destitute orphaned children should be included in the central list of Other Backward Classes (OBC). Turning off Indus taps easier said than done– One of the solution being suggested…

  • 9 PM Daily Brief – 23rd September 2016

    9 PM Daily Brief – 23rd September 2016

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      Click here to Download 9 PM Daily Brief PDF (23rd Sept. 2016) NATIONAL   [1]. Let O in OBC stand for orphans too, says panel Indian Express Context The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has passed a resolution stating that destitute orphaned children should be included in the central list of Other Backward…