Q.1) “Instead of getting rational treatment in public health-care facilities, the women are pushed towards irrational treatments in the private sector.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “The nationalisation of banks was an economic milestone in the India’s growth story.” Critically analyse. Answers Q.3) Discuss the recent amendments made to RTI Act? Over the last 14 years, how… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 12, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 10, 2019
INS Tarkash at Bergen, Norway Indian Naval Ship Tarkash which is a front-line warship of the Indian Navy has entered the port of Bergen Norway as part of Western Fleet Overseas Deployment. The port call by INS Tarkash at Bergen is a demonstration of India’s warm ties with Norway.INS Tarkash is one of the most… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 10, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 13th 2019
Archives GS-2 Decision on Kashmir doesn’t affect LAC, Delhi tells Beijing External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reassured China that New Delhi’s decision to exercise greater administrative control over Ladakh would have no implications for the Line of Actual Control with China. PM-JAY to include cancer treatment soon, say health officials If all goes as planned,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 13th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 13th, 2019
Q.1) “Despite of differences at various levels, India-China relations are critical to realise Asian century.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Various legislations in india has failed to stop the rampant sexual abuse of children.” In light of this discuss the issue of child sex abuse in India. What should be done to prevent such crime? The… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 13th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #10 August 12, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 12, 2019
FM Sitharaman meets realtors, homebuyers; govt to tackle liquidity issues, stalled projects Finance minister has interacted with the industry representatives to understand measures required to remove friction points in the economy. The measures are aimed at ensuring easy availability of funds to productive sectors and stimulate overall growth. The real estate sector has also flagged… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 12, 2019
7 PM | Rethinking water governance strategies| 12th August, 2019
Context: ground water crisis and measure to improve water governance India is facing an unprecedented and worsening water crisis. The rivers are getting more polluted, their catchments, water-holding and water-harvesting mechanisms are deteriorating, and groundwater levels are depleting at an alarming rate. A large part of western and southern India is facing a drought at… Continue reading 7 PM | Rethinking water governance strategies| 12th August, 2019
7 PM | India’s economic mobility and its impact on inequality | 12th August, 2019
Context: Rising inequality due to reduced economic mobility ‘Income-mobility’ analysis involves following the same people for two or more points in time and studying the changes in their economic well-being. Economic well-being may be measured by income, consumption, or labor earnings, among others. The recipient units may be households, per capita, adult equivalents, or individual… Continue reading 7 PM | India’s economic mobility and its impact on inequality | 12th August, 2019
Daily Quiz #10 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 12, 2019
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Wage code looks to check graft in inspection system
Parliament has passed the Code on Wages Bill, 2019.The Bill has subsumed existing laws related to workers remuneration. The bill will replace the (a)Payment of Wages Act,1936, (b)Minimum Wages Act,1948 (c)Payment of Bonus Act,1965 and the (d)Equal Remuneration Act,1976. The bill makes it difficult for companies to bribe labour inspectors of their region for favourable… Continue reading Wage code looks to check graft in inspection system
