There is potential for private care providers and start-ups to be partners in improving India’s healthcare system. Comment. Answer What is secularism? Discuss various features of Indian concept of secularism. Answer What are issues related to urban local bodies in India? Suggest measures to strengthen urban local bodies in India. Answer Describe briefly what stem… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 20th February 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 19th, 2020
Centre begins process of delimitation of assembly seats in J&K News:The Central Government has begun the process of delimitation of Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About Delimitation: Delimitation is the act of redrawing boundaries of Lok Sabha and state Assembly seats to represent changes in population. The main objective of delimitation is to… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 19th, 2020
Worldwide Education for the Future Index 2019
News:The Economist Intelligence Unit has released the Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI) 2019. Facts: About the Index: The index assesses countries based on their abilities to equip students with skill-based education. It has ranked countries based on three pillars namely environment, teaching environment and overall socio-economic environment. The theme of the index is… Continue reading Worldwide Education for the Future Index 2019
Pakistan to continue in FATF Grey List
News:The International Co-operation Review Group(ICRG) of the Financial Action Task Force(FATF) has recommended that Pakistan be retained on the Grey List given its failure to completely implement the 27-point action plan to check terror financing. Facts: FATF and Pakistan: In 2018,Pakistan was placed on the grey list by the FATF and was given a 27-point… Continue reading Pakistan to continue in FATF Grey List
11 Indian universities in top 100 for emerging economies
News:Times Higher Education’s (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings 2020 has been released. Facts: About the rankings: The Emerging University Rankings is based on the same 13 performance indicators used for the World University Rankings. These 13 indicators measure an institution’s performance across teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. However, the weightings are different to… Continue reading 11 Indian universities in top 100 for emerging economies
KALA KUMBH – Handicrafts Exhibitions for promotion of GI Crafts
News:The Ministry of Textiles is organising the Kala Kumbh – Handicrafts Thematic Exhibition in various parts of the country. Facts: About Kala Kumbh: It is an exhibition to promote GI (Geographical Indication) crafts and heritage of India. It is being organized through the Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the Ministry of Textiles. It is… Continue reading KALA KUMBH – Handicrafts Exhibitions for promotion of GI Crafts
E-MASIHA App
News:Recently, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has informed that India has become the first country in the world which has made the entire Haj 2020 process 100% digital.. Facts: About the E-MASIHA App: E-Masiha stands for E-Medical Assistance System for Indian Pilgrims Abroad. It is an online system to create and maintain the complete health… Continue reading E-MASIHA App
7 PM |Powering the health-care engine with innovation|19th February 2020
Context: Mainstreaming innovation in health care system in India. Ayushman Bharat: Ayushman Bharat, a flagship scheme of Goverment of India was launched as recommended by the National Health Policy 2017, to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This initiative has been designed on the lines as to meet SDG and its underlining commitment,… Continue reading 7 PM |Powering the health-care engine with innovation|19th February 2020
Daily Quiz #92 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 19, 2020
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 19th February, 2020
1. Discuss various threats and challenges to cyber-security in India. What initiatives are being taken by the government to enhance cyber-security in India? The Hindu 2. Critically examine the impact of tagging of India as a developed nation by United States Trade Representative (USTR). The Hindu 3. Given the fact that the livestock sector has grown significantly over… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 19th February, 2020
