A Himalayan Conclave was held in Mussoorie,Uttarakhand.The objective of the conclave was to discuss various issues related to the development of Himalayan States. The conclave was organized by the government of Uttarakhand with Integrated Mountain Initiative(IMI) as its knowledge partner.The chief guest of conclave was Union Finance minister. The main agenda for the conclave was… Continue reading Uttarakhand: Himalayan Conclave being held in Mussoorie
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WHO says Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal & Thailand achieve Hepatitis B control
According to World Health Organization(WHO) report on World Hepatitis Day on July 28,it has found that viral hepatitis kills 4 lakh people every year. The report has said that investing $6bn per year in eliminating hepatitis in 67 low and middle-income countries would avert 4.5 million premature deaths by 2030. The report has also said… Continue reading WHO says Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal & Thailand achieve Hepatitis B control
Karnataka Speaker exits House with plea for electoral reforms
Karnataka speaker has defended his decision to disqualify 17 rebel MLAs. He asked the assembly to pass a resolution seeking electoral reforms and review of the 10th Schedule as both have to be looked into by the Parliament. He said that the 10th Schedule of the Constitution dealing with the anti-defection law is not equipped… Continue reading Karnataka Speaker exits House with plea for electoral reforms
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 29, 2019
Q.1) “Illegal organ trade is not only unethical but is a serious crime against humanity and society as a whole.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Uniform Civil Code is essential to promote national harmony.” Critically analyse. Answers Q.3) Discuss the role of speaker of Lok of sabha in ensuring Parliamentary democracy in India. Answers Q.4) Examine the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 29, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 30th 2019
Archives GS-2 Karnataka speaker exits house with plea for electoral reform With a new government taking charge in Karnataka, Legislative Assembly Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar tendered his resignation, after making a strong plea for electoral reforms and strengthening of the anti-defection law. Loksabha passes National Medical Commission bill 2019 The Lok Sabha passed the National… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 30th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 30th, 2019
Q.1) “Focus on fiscal deficit alone; as an economic management tool is not full proof.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Ocean resources in Indian Ocean can boost India’s economic and social progress.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What is difference between 5G and 4G technology? Discuss importance of 5G technology for India? The Hindu Q.4) What is… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 30th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #25 July 29, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 29, 2019
India is not being overrun by immigrants According to the recently released 2011 Census migration data, immigration rate has decreased 0.6% in 2001 to 0.4% in 2011. The number of Indian residents born outside the country has decreased from 6.2 million to 5.3 million between 2001 and 2011. According to Census 2011, the number of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 29, 2019
7 PM | Respecting Reproductive Choice | 29th July, 2019
Context: The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019. More in News: The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 was re-introduced in the Lok Sabha on July 15, 2019, having lapsed in December 2018 with the dissolution of Parliament. The introduction of the 2019 Bill, contains minimal amendments to earlier drafts and fails to engage with important critiques that arose between 2016… Continue reading 7 PM | Respecting Reproductive Choice | 29th July, 2019
7 PM | Ban or regulate? | 29th July, 2019
Context: crypto currencies and its related issues Crypto currency is both digital and virtual currency that is created based on some cryptographic algorithm. No one “mints” this currency; they solve cryptographic algorithms using hardware and electricity to get the representation of one unit of value, typically called a “coin”. Bitcoin, Litecoin, and altcoins are all… Continue reading 7 PM | Ban or regulate? | 29th July, 2019
