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
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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
Must Read News Articles I 19th February 2020
GS -2 In US trade action, an Indian counter strategy The editorial talks about the potential impact of USA termination of preferential trade status for India under GSP and USA India from its list of developing countries that are exempt from investigations into whether they harm American industry with unfairly subsidised exports. It argues that… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 19th February 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #92 February 19, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 19th February 2020
Discuss various threats and challenges to cyber-security in India. What initiatives are being taken by the government to enhance cyber-security in India? Answer Critically examine the impact of tagging of India as a developed nation by United States Trade Representative (USTR). Answer Given the fact that the livestock sector has grown significantly over the last five years, it… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 19th February 2020
Peninsular command by next year-end, theatre commands by 2022: Gen. Rawat
News: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said that Western and the Eastern Command of the Indian Navy will be merged into a single command, to be called the Peninsular Command, and theatre commands will be rolled out by 2022. Facts: Theatre Command It is a joint command which unifies and places the… Continue reading Peninsular command by next year-end, theatre commands by 2022: Gen. Rawat
RBI Syncs Financial Year with the Fiscal Year
News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to will align its financial accounting year with that of the central government’s fiscal year with effect from 2020-21 Facts: Fiscal year: It is used in government accounting, which varies between countries, and for budget purposes. In India, the government’s financial year runs from 1 April to… Continue reading RBI Syncs Financial Year with the Fiscal Year
India’s birds suffering dramatic population declines, warns scientific report
News: State of India’s Birds 2020 (SoIB) report has been released. Facts: About State of India’s Birds 2020 It is an assessment of the long-term trend, current trend, distribution range size, and the overall conservation status of 867 Indian bird species. It places Indian species into Low, Moderate and High categories of Conservation Concern for… Continue reading India’s birds suffering dramatic population declines, warns scientific report
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 18th, 2020
National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) 2019 News:The Union Government has released the first National e-Governance Service Delivery Index Assessment (NeSDA). Facts: About the index: The index has been prepared by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances(DARPG) with NASSCOM as the designated knowledge partner. It aimed at improving the overall e-Government development by… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 18th, 2020
