Government had set up a nine-member medical devices sub-committee headed by former director general of health services(DGHS),Dr B.D. Athani. The sub committee was set up to recommend compensation plan for patients suffering from adverse effects of a faulty medical device.The compensation will be given by the manufacturers and importers of such devices. The committee is… Continue reading Govt readies compensation plan for patients affected by faulty devices
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ICMR launches forum to improve data collection and use
The Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) has launched the National Data Quality Forum(NDQF) to improve data collection and use. The NDQF was launched in collaboration between the National Institute for Medical Statistics(NIMS) and global non profit organisation Population Council. NDQF will integrate learnings from scientific and evidence-based initiatives and guide actions through periodic workshops and… Continue reading ICMR launches forum to improve data collection and use
5G, data localisation to dominate BRICS meeting
The two-day BRICS foreign ministers is set to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This meeting is being held in preparation for the 11th BRICS summit in November,2019. The meeting is expected to call for a united stand on issues surrounding 5G networks and data storage. The BRICS countries may also search for common… Continue reading 5G, data localisation to dominate BRICS meeting
Need to respond to China’s growing might in Indian Ocean: Navy chief
Indian Navy Chief has said that the Indian armed forces will need to respond to China’s rapidly-expanding military might, especially its growing naval footprint in the Indian Ocean Region(IOR). This statement comes after China had released its defence white paper, which mentioned Chinese military’s increased global focus. China is also in the process of constructing… Continue reading Need to respond to China’s growing might in Indian Ocean: Navy chief
China plans to build more military facilities abroad
China has released a white paper titled “China’s National Defence in the New Era”. The paper has touched upon various aspects of its military development comparing with India, US, Russia and other countries. The white paper has tried to justify China building military facilities in foreign locations and signalled that it would continue with efforts… Continue reading China plans to build more military facilities abroad
PMO asks FinMin to study overseas bond issue
The Prime Minister’s Office(PMO) has asked the finance ministry to reconsider the idea of issuing foreign currency overseas sovereign bonds. Finance Minister in her budget speech had said that India would look to issue overseas foreign currency sovereign bonds. However,the idea has been criticised by economists as they argued that it could create long-term economic… Continue reading PMO asks FinMin to study overseas bond issue
Karnataka speaker disqualifies 3 MLAs, case may go to Supreme Court today
Karnataka Assembly Speaker has disqualified three rebel MLAs as they have violated the provisions of the 10th Schedule of the Constitution (anti-defection law). The speaker has said that the rebel lawmakers would now no longer be MLAs with immediate effect and are barred from contesting elections till 2023.However,the disqualification is open to judicial review. The… Continue reading Karnataka speaker disqualifies 3 MLAs, case may go to Supreme Court today
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 25, 2019
Q.1) ““India is facing the dual challenge of ensuring energy security and combating water crisis.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Government’s efforts and legal frameworks to prevent sexual harassment against women has not been much successful.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss various goals and function of UNAIDS. Why world needs a coordinated effort to prevent AIDS? Answers Q.4)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 25, 2019
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Archives GS-2 RTI Amendment bill passed in Rajya Sabh amid protests The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed in the Rajya Sabha EC sets up teams to prove VVPAT mismatch in LS election After reports of mismatches between the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips and the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) count… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 26th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 26th, 2019
Q.1) “A policy of population control should focus on choice rather than restrictions.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 try to balance altruistic and commercial interests.” Examine. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss salient features of RTI Act, 2005. What are various issues and loopholes in RTI act? The Hindu Q.4) Discuss the 7… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 26th, 2019
