According to data from Sample Registration System (SRS), India’s sex ratio at birth (SRB) fell to all-time low of 896 in 2015-17 from 898 in 2014-2016. SRB is defined as the number of female babies born for every 1000 male babies. During the 2017 SRS survey, Chhattisgarh reported the highest sex ratio at birth (961)… Continue reading Bad news: Sex ratio down. Good news: So is fertility rate
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Alcohol deaths to cost 1.5% GDP/year: Study
According to a study ‘Health Impact and Economic Burden of Alcohol Consumption in India’, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, deaths attributed to alcohol use would cost 1.45% of India’s GDP each year. The study has noted that deaths in India attributed to alcohol use will lead to a loss of at least… Continue reading Alcohol deaths to cost 1.5% GDP/year: Study
Summary of Economic Survey 2018-19 ( Part 1 and 2)
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Daily Quiz #14 UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 16, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 15, 2019
Q.1) “The draft National Education Policy (NEP) 2019 recommends a restructuring of school years and the curriculum, in a wide-ranging manner but it lacks the critical components of education i.e. critical thinking and deeper understanding”. Critically analyse.Give some measures to improve education system in India. Answers Q.2) “Faulty public distribution system in manystateshave denied food… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 15, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 16th, 2019
Q.1) “It is estimated that in just 30 years from now, half of India will be living in cities”. In the context of threat of water crisis, how can we ensure the next generations water security to next generations? Suggest some best eco-management practices to ensure water security. Q.2) “In the upcoming years, a host… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 16th, 2019
Behind Chandrayaan-2’s GSLV Mk-III rocket that developed a glitch
The launch of Chandrayaan-2, India’s second moon mission, was aborted after a technical snag in the launch vehicle system- GSLV Mk-III rocket. GSLV Mk-III has been touted as the most powerful rocket built by ISRO. The GSLV Mk-III is a three-stage rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It has been designed to… Continue reading Behind Chandrayaan-2’s GSLV Mk-III rocket that developed a glitch
Must Read News Articles-July 16th 2019
GS-2 A test of law and justice The challenges made to the 103rd constitutional amendment present a more difficult judicial examination than usual Supreme Court admits petition to decriminalise abortion The Supreme Court admitted a writ petition seeking to decriminalise abortion and allowing women the right to exercise their reproductive choice. No intent to exclude… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 16th 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #13 July 15, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 15, 2019
India is home to 1,256 species of orchid, says first comprehensive survey The Botanical Survey of India has published Orchids of India: A Pictorial Guide- the first comprehensive census of orchids of India. According to the publication, the total number of orchid species endemic to India is 388. 757 (60%) of all orchids found in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 15, 2019
