PMJAY spending gives a boost to govt’s focus on tertiary care News According to the latest data available with ministry of health and family welfare, around 900,000 patients have availed treatment benefits worth ₹1,210 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Important facts 77% of money spent under the Ayushman Bharat scheme has been… Continue reading PMJAY spending gives a boost to govt’s focus on tertiary care
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Justice delayed is markets stymied
Justice delayed is markets stymied News: The article discusses the robustness of India’s democratic institutions and their need to grow with growing demands. Facts: Since the 1991 economic reforms, India has improved tremendously in almost all economic indicators. Various economic policies, like IBC Code, and tax reforms, like GST, have enabled the economy to move… Continue reading Justice delayed is markets stymied
The fault lines of diplomatic recrimination
The fault lines of diplomatic recrimination News: The article discusses detention of Huawei Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Ms Meng and its implications. Facts: On December 1, 2018 Canada, on being requested by US, detained Ms. Sabrina Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer. Meng is the daughter of Huawei’s founder Ren Zhengfei and could face extradition… Continue reading The fault lines of diplomatic recrimination
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 21, 2019
Archives Q 1: Work-led migration can acts as potential bridge to demand-supply gap in Indian economy. Discuss the nature, concerns and reform needed for efficient work-led migration in India? Answer: Nature of migration in India: Seasonal – due to the seasonal nature of agriculture, most of the farm labour shift to urban areas in off-farm… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 21, 2019
Must Read News Articles – January 22nd, 2019
Archives GS 2 Centre proposes to hike pensions Ahead of the 2019 election, the Rural Development Ministry has proposed that the monthly pensions of the elderly poor, disabled and widows be increased from the current ₹200 to ₹800. For those above the age of 80, the proposal is to increase the pension from ₹500 to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 22nd, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 22, 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 Q.1) Oxfam International Inequality report Public Good or Private Wealth reflects the gap between the rich and poor, considering the findings of report discuss the various dimensions how public… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 22, 2019
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7 PM | DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH | 21 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Introduction: Digital technology has transformed the world and changed the social landscape. As the influence of digital technology has increased by leaps and bounds, the debate around its impact on the children and youth has become significant. Fast Facts: According to The State of the World’s Children 2017:… Continue reading 7 PM | DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH | 21 January, 2019
7 PM | Oxfam inequality Report | 21 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here News: Oxfam Inequality report “Public Good or Private Wealth” reflects the gap between the rich and poor in this world. About Oxfam International: • Oxfam International was established in 1995 by a group of independent non-governmental organizations. Main objective of organisation was to work together for reducing poverty… Continue reading 7 PM | Oxfam inequality Report | 21 January, 2019
