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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 8, 2019

Q.1) “Given that South Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change and most of the countries share ecological zones, borders and culture, advance preparation for migration is needed.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “To showcase itself as a legitimate power in cyberspace, India have to shed its piecemeal approach about cybersecurity.” Examine critically.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 8, 2019

Maternal Death rate declining: Report

News: Sample Registration System (SRS) 2015-2017 bulletin for MMR has been released. Facts: Maternal Mortality Ratio Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India has seen a decline from 130 per 1 lakh live births in 2014-2016 to 122 per 1 lakh live births in 2015-2017. It is a decline of 8 points (6.2%). Assam records the… Continue reading Maternal Death rate declining: Report

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 9th, 2019

Q.1) “Even as malnutrition accounted for millions of deaths in children under the age of five in India, there is issue of rising obesity in schoolchildren in many States.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Sardar Patel’s contribution to the Indian Freedom struggle has been remarkable and incomparable.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What is difference between a… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 9th, 2019

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 8th, 2019

Where does Kerala’s Internet access stand compared to other States? News: Kerala state government has recently announced Kerala Fibre Optic Network project Facts: About Kerala Fibre Optic Network project The project aims to provide free high-speed internet connection to around 20 lakh families below the poverty line in the state. The scheme will be set… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 8th, 2019

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7 PM | The business case for gender equality in our society | 8th November, 2019

Context: Gender equality in India. Gender Equality: Gender equality is achieved when women and men enjoy the same rights and opportunities across all sectors of society, including economic participation and decision-making, and when the different behaviours, aspirations and needs of women and men are equally valued and favoured. Fact-Sheet of position of Women in Indian… Continue reading 7 PM | The business case for gender equality in our society | 8th November, 2019

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Union Home Minister addresses 10th Meeting of Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations

News: The Union Minister for Home Affairs addressed the 10th Meeting of the Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and elimination of emergency situations, in New Delhi. India is organizing an SCO Ministerial Meeting for the first time. Facts: About SCO The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental… Continue reading Union Home Minister addresses 10th Meeting of Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations

Maharashtra tops in justice delivery: India Justice Report 2019

News: Tata Trusts has released India Justice Report 2019. Facts: About India Justice Report 2019: It has been prepared by Tata Trusts in collaboration with Centre for social Justice, Common Cause, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, Daksh, TISS-Prayas and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. It is India’s first-ever ranking of states on justice delivery. The report… Continue reading Maharashtra tops in justice delivery: India Justice Report 2019

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