Context: The single greatest threat that blocks the promise of India at a foundational level is malnutrition. What are the different effects of malnutrition on people? Effect of malnutrition: Malnourished children tend to fall short of their real potential physically as well as mentally. That is because malnutrition leaves their bodies weaker and more susceptible… Continue reading Nutritional Security
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Smart Anganwadi system
Context: Infrastructure development and capacity building of the anganwadi remains the key to improving the programme, the standards of all its services need to be up-scaled. In what areas the ICDS programme lagging? Community development: The country has 13.77 lakh AWCs. These centres have undoubtedly expanded their reach, but they need to play a much… Continue reading Smart Anganwadi system
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | November, 2020
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[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – December, 2020 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of December, 2020 – First week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of December, 2020 – First week About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focussed on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – December, 2020 – 1st week
What is Quality Council of India?
The Quality Council of India (QCI) is a pioneering experiment of the Government of India in setting up organizations in partnership with the Indian industry. A committee which included various interested ministries and stakeholders including industries were constituted to make suitable recommendations. The work of the committee was coordinated by the then Department of Industries… Continue reading What is Quality Council of India?
US designates Pak, China as countries of particular concern
Source : Click here News: US State Department has designated Pakistan and China among eight other countries that are of particular concern for violation of religious freedom. Facts: Countries of Particular Concern(CPC): It is a designation by the United States Secretary of State under the International Religious Freedom Act enacted by USA in 1998. Why is it given? It… Continue reading US designates Pak, China as countries of particular concern
Bangladesh starts Rohingya refugee relocation to Bhasan Char island
Source : Click here News: Bangladesh has send the first group of more than 1,500 Rohingya refugees to an isolated Bhasan Char island. Facts: Bhasan Char also known as Char Piya is an island in Hatiya Upazila, Bangladesh.It is located in the Bay of Bengal and was formed by Himalayan silt in 2006. Concerns: As Bhashan Char falls… Continue reading Bangladesh starts Rohingya refugee relocation to Bhasan Char island
History Quiz: The Gupta Empire and their Successors | 10th Dec, 2020
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Cabinet approves Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland, Lakshadweep Islands
Source : Click here News: Union Cabinet has given its approval for Provision of Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland (Kochi) and Lakshadweep Islands (KLI Project). Facts: Objective: The Project envisages provision of a direct communication link through a dedicated submarine Optical Fibre Cable(OFC) between Kochi and 11 Islands of Lakshadweep viz. Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Agati, Amini, Androth,… Continue reading Cabinet approves Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland, Lakshadweep Islands
Partners in Population and Development (PPD)
Source : Click here News: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the Inter Ministerial Conference by Partners in Population and Development(PPD). Facts: Partners in Population and Development(PPD): It is an Intergovernmental alliance formed during the International Conference on Population and Development(ICPD) held in Cairo in 1994. Aim: To expand and strengthen South-South collaboration between and among… Continue reading Partners in Population and Development (PPD)
