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Liver transplant registry

News:India’s first voluntary liver transplant registry has been started by the Liver Transplantation Society of India. Facts: About liver transplant registry: The liver transplant registry aims to collate national data of the procedures and their outcomes. The registry has been established as nearly 2,000 liver transplants are carried out in the country annually.But there is… Continue reading Liver transplant registry

Defence Acquisition Council

News:Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence minister has accorded approval for three projects to be indigenously designed, developed and manufactured by the Indian industry. Facts: About the Projects: The first two projects include third generation Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) and the Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for the T-72 and T-90 Tanks. The third generation… Continue reading Defence Acquisition Council

Must Read News Articles-October 22nd 2019

GS 2 ‘Giving judgment on policy framework not under RTI’ The Delhi High Court has remarked that giving judgment on the policy framework of an organization and directing change of policies are not envisaged under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Uttar Pradesh tops in crimes against women, says NCRB report The Crime in India… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 22nd 2019

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 21, 2019

Q.1) “Appeasement of castes whether upper or lower by politicians for vote bank politics has led to strengthening of caste system in India.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 has failed to protect women from sexual harassment at their place of work.” In light of this discuss various reasons… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 21, 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 22nd, 2019

Q.1) “PM-KISAN scheme will not only lead to welfare of farmers, but can act as an important tool for India’s economic growth.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Trade strengthens peace and there needs to be a revised strategy towards restarting cross-Line of Control trade.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What do you understand by the term Brexit?… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 22nd, 2019

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 21st, 2019

Explained: What is US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative News:The ninth India-US Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting is scheduled to happen in New Delhi. Facts: About DTTI: The Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative(DTTI) mechanism was launched in 2012.It is not a treaty or a law.   It aims to include strengthening India’s defence… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 21st, 2019

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