News:The Supreme Court has said that a centre should consider granting permanent commission to women officers in the armed forces under the Short Service Commission(SSC) before March 2019. Facts: What is Permanent commission? A Permanent Commission means a career in the armed forces till you retire. Permanent Commission Officers continue to serve till the age… Continue reading SC gives govt time to reconsider move on permanent commission to women in Army
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Electoral bonds: Law Ministry, CEC objected to 1% vote share requirement
News:According to an RTI reply,Law Ministry had objected to the stipulation that political parties must have a 1% vote share in the Lok Sabha or State Assembly elections in order to be eligible for the Electoral bonds scheme. Facts: What were the objections regarding Electoral Bonds? Law ministry: Law ministry had objected to the proposal… Continue reading Electoral bonds: Law Ministry, CEC objected to 1% vote share requirement
7 PM | Turning the policy focus to child undernutrition | 20th November, 2019
Context: Malnutrition and the findings of Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) report. More in news: Government recently released Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) report which assumes importance as India ranks 102 out of 117 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI), 2019. Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS): The survey was conducted between 2016 and 2018… Continue reading 7 PM | Turning the policy focus to child undernutrition | 20th November, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #17 November 20, 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 20th, 2019
“While health outcomes have greatly improved, tribal communities still lag behind.” Examine. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/odishas-strides-in-nutrition/article30010283.ece “Maternity benefits, are veryimportant for a working women but the vast majority of Indian women, are left on their own and are unable to enjoy present maternity benefits.”Discuss. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-mother-of-non-issues-on-maternity-entitlements/article30009380.ece Discuss the role of BRICS as a bridge between developed and… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 20th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 19th, 2019
At 250th session of Rajya Sabha,Prime minister debate its role News:The Rajya Sabha chairman has released the first-ever analysis of its legislative work,Rajya Sabha:The Journey since 1952 on the occasion of the 250th session of Rajya Sabha. Facts: Key takeaways from the analysis: The first sitting of the Rajya Sabha was held on 13th May,1952.The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 19th, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 19th, 2019
“A data protection law is needed more than ever in the recent times.” Do you agree? https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/what-are-the-surveillance-laws-in-india/article29993602.ece “Ministers at both the Central and State levels should follow a model code of conductwhich in turn would ensure democratic accountability.” Comment. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/supreme-court-discusses-voluntary-code-of-conduct-for-cabinet-ministers/article30000437.ece Discuss the need and significance of Code of wages, 2019. How will it… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 19th, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 19, 2019
“A data protection law is needed more than ever in the recent times.” Do you agree? Answer “Ministers at both the Central and State levels should follow a model code of conduct which in turn would ensure democratic accountability.” Comment. Answer Discuss the need and significance of Code of wages, 2019. How will it impact… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 19, 2019
Daily Quiz #16 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 19, 2019
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At 250th session of Rajya Sabha,Prime minister debate its role
News:The Rajya Sabha chairman has released the first-ever analysis of its legislative work,Rajya Sabha:The Journey since 1952 on the occasion of the 250th session of Rajya Sabha. Facts: Key takeaways from the analysis: The first sitting of the Rajya Sabha was held on 13th May,1952.The first bill passed by Rajya Sabha was the Indian Tariff… Continue reading At 250th session of Rajya Sabha,Prime minister debate its role
