“Population stabilisation efforts need to address existing socio-cultural barriers and ensure multi-sectoral participation.” Comment. Answer What do you understand by the term disinvestment? Critically examine the policy of disinvestment in India. Answer Discuss various measures undertaken by the government to curb and control black money. To what extent have these measures been able to address… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 21, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 20th, 2019
NITI Aayog to draft roadmap for achieving population stabilisation News: NITI Aayog, in partnership with Population Foundation of India (PFI), is organising a National Consultation titled “Realizing the vision of population stabilization: leaving no one behind”. Facts: Family Planning in India: India was the first country to evolve a government-backed family planning programme in the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 20th, 2019
India had most deaths caused by pollution in 2017: new report
News: Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP) 2019 has released Pollution and Health Metrics: Global, Regional and Country Analysis. Facts: Key takeaways: In 2017, pollution was responsible for 15% of all deaths globally. India had the most pollution-related deaths (about 2.3 million) followed by China and Nigeria. Additional Information State of Global Air 2019… Continue reading India had most deaths caused by pollution in 2017: new report
Rhinos to be re-introduced in Uttarakhand
News: The Uttarakhand State Wildlife Board has cleared a proposal by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to introduce rhinoceroses in the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) Facts: About Jim Corbett National Park Jim Corbet National Park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park- the first national park in India. It is located in the… Continue reading Rhinos to be re-introduced in Uttarakhand
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GS – 1 NITI Aayog seeks ideas on population policy NITI Aayog will hold a national consultation on population stabilisation on Friday to explore ways to strengthen the country’s population policy and family planning programmes. The officials will brain storm over recommendations like treating population stabilisation and familyplanning as a national priority and ensuring intergovernmental… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 20th December 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #43 December 20, 2019
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 20, 2019
1. It is said that ‘capital punishment provides neither justice nor deterrence against any crime’. Do you agree? Justify your answer. The Hindu 2. “Crime rate against Scheduled castes and scheduled tribe remains high despite of various safeguards in place.” Examine. The Hindu 3. Discuss the Right to Information Act’s role in fostering a more… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 20, 2019
Draft Bill proposes autonomy for National Statistical Commission
News:Government has released the draft National Statistical Commission (NSC) Bill for public comments. Facts: About Draft National Statistical Commission(NSC) Bill: The draft bill is aimed at empowering the National Statistical Commission(NSC) to become the nodal body for all core statistics in the country. Core statistics include national income statistics like GDP, jobs data, industry data… Continue reading Draft Bill proposes autonomy for National Statistical Commission
RBI plans its own ‘Operation Twist’; to buy, sell bonds simultaneously
News:The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it will carry out US-style ‘Operation Twist’ to bring down interest rates. Facts: About Operation Twist: Operation Twist is when the central bank uses the proceeds from the sale of short-term securities to buy long-term government debt papers, leading to easing of interest rates on the long… Continue reading RBI plans its own ‘Operation Twist’; to buy, sell bonds simultaneously
Odisha launches ‘Jalsathi’ programme to supply safe drinking water
News:Odisha Chief Minister has launched the ‘Jalsathi’ programme with the aim to ensure supply of safe drinking water to all households in the state. Facts About Jalsathi programme: The JalSathi programme aims to ensure the supply of clean drinking water to consumers through piped water connections. The Odisha government has roped in women volunteers to… Continue reading Odisha launches ‘Jalsathi’ programme to supply safe drinking water
