News:The output of eight core infrastructure industries has decreased by 5.2% in September,2019 indicating the severity of the economic slowdown. Facts: All sectors in the core index with the exception of fertilisers has seen a contraction in September,2019. The experts have blamed consumption slowdown, heavy rainfall and flooding in several states as the prime reasons… Continue reading Core sector output falls 5.2% in September
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Must Read News Articles-November 1st 2019
GS-1 Sex ratio improves in country; birth and death rates dip India has registered an improved sex ratio and a decline in birth and death rates with non-communicable diseases dominating over communicable in the total disease burden of the country, according to the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence’s (CBHI) National Health Profile (NHP) 2019. GS-2… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 1st 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 1st, 2019
Q.1) “According to All India Survey on Higher Education 2018-19 share of enrolled minorities still continue to be under-represented given their share of the total population.” Discuss various reasons for such under-representation. Suggest some measures to improve minority enrolment in higher education. The Hindu Q.2) “There is a need to build a “defence industrial ecosystem”… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 1st, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #23 October 31, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 31st, 2019
National Health Profile(NHP) News:Union Health Minister has released the 14th National Health Profile (NHP),2019. Facts: About the National Health Profile: The National Health Profile(NHP) has been prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI). The National Health Profile was first published in 2005.Ever since the profile has been released every year. The profile provides… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 31st, 2019
7 PM | UN Reforms: Its time India should get seat in UNSC | 31st October, 2019
Context: United Nation (UN) Reforms More in news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a keynote address at the high-profile Future Investment Initiative (FII), dubbed as ‘Davos in the desert’. He pressed for the United Nations reforms while expressing regret over some “powerful” countries using the global body as a “tool” rather than an “institution” to… Continue reading 7 PM | UN Reforms: Its time India should get seat in UNSC | 31st October, 2019
Daily Quiz #24 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 31, 2019
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National Health Profile(NHP)
News:Union Health Minister has released the 14th National Health Profile (NHP),2019. Facts: About the National Health Profile: The National Health Profile(NHP) has been prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI). The National Health Profile was first published in 2005.Ever since the profile has been released every year. The profile provides information on demographic,… Continue reading National Health Profile(NHP)
Lymphatic Filariasis
News:Union minister for Health and Family Welfare has organized National Symposium on United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis. Facts: About Lymphatic Filariasis: Lymphatic filariasis is commonly known as elephantiasis.It is a neglected tropical disease. There are three different filarial species that can cause lymphatic filariasis in humans. Most of infections worldwide are caused by Wuchereria bancrofti.In… Continue reading Lymphatic Filariasis
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF)
News:Union Finance minister has chaired the governing council meeting of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF). Facts: About NIIF: NIIF is India’s first sovereign wealth fund set up by the government of India in 2015.It is a fund manager that invests in infrastructure and related sectors in India. It was created with the objective to maximise… Continue reading National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF)
