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Coronary stents to cost more

Drug price regulator,National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has approved hike in prices of coronary stents by 4.2%.It was increased after taking into consideration the inflation of the previous year. As per the new prices notified by the NPPA,a bare metal stent (BMS) would now cost Rs 8,261 while the drug eluting stent (DES) will cost… Continue reading Coronary stents to cost more

Fugitive Offenders Act won’t help banks: Mallya

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has told the Bombay High Court that confiscation of his properties under the newly-enacted Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) was draconian and it will not help the creditors. Earlier,he had approached the high court challenging a January 5 order of a special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)… Continue reading Fugitive Offenders Act won’t help banks: Mallya

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 1, 2019

Archives Q.1) Discuss the various factors leading to increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India. Mention the important steps taken by the government in combating NCDs. Answer: Acc to data released by WHO, over 61%  of total deaths in India were attributed to lifestyle or non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Reasons for increasing NCDs: Changing lifestyles… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 1, 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 2nd, 2019

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers There is a sudden jump in forest fires across India resulting in massive damage to flora and fauna. What factors are contributing to these forest fires? What measures are… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 2nd, 2019

Must Read News Articles – April 2nd, 2019

Archives GS 2 SC questions Assam govt. over untraced foreign immigrants The Supreme Court on Monday raised questions over the Assam government’s efforts to trace over 70,000 illegal immigrants who have already mixed with the local population. Kuki militants to cast vote by postal ballots The Election Commission on Monday notified that the cadres of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 2nd, 2019

7 PM | National Mineral Policy 2019 | 1 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Union Cabinet recently approved National Mineral Policy 2019 which aims to ensure sustainable mining sector development in future while addressing the issues of project affected persons especially those residing in tribal areas. Regulation of minerals in India Management of mineral resources is the responsibility of both the… Continue reading 7 PM | National Mineral Policy 2019 | 1 April, 2019

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