30 mn newborns cry out for help News: According to UNICEF-WHO report “SURVIVE and THRIVE Transforming care for every small and sick newborn”, India witnesses 25.4 newborn deaths per 1000 births. Important Facts: Major Findings of the Report: India witnesses 4 newborn deaths per 1,000 births and 64 million annually. The Sustainable Development Goal for… Continue reading 30 mn newborns cry out for help
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Chabahar tidings: on Indian taking over port operations in Iran
Chabahar tidings: on Indian taking over port operations in Iran News: India takes over operations of the Shahid Beheshti port and opened the first office of Indian Ports Global Limited at Chabahar Port. Important Facts: About Chabahar Port: The port of Chabahar is located on the Makran coast of Sistan and Baluchistan Province, next to… Continue reading Chabahar tidings: on Indian taking over port operations in Iran
Full MPLADS funds spent in only 35 of 543 constituencies
Full MPLADS funds spent in only 35 of 543 constituencies News: Centre to change the pattern of MPLADS funding, from two instalments to one every year. Important Facts: Delay in completion of projects and release of MPLADS funds by the respective district administrations, Centre is planning to change the pattern of MPLADS funding, from two… Continue reading Full MPLADS funds spent in only 35 of 543 constituencies
Centre wants fake news traced
Centre wants fake news traced News: The government to propose amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Act that seek to make it mandatory for social media platforms to trace originator of unlawful fake news. Important Facts: Due to Number of lynching incidents reported in 2018 mostly due to fake news circulated through WhatsApp and other… Continue reading Centre wants fake news traced
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – December 26, 2018 (Making India a Gas-based Economy)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source: On road to a gas-based economy? Analysis: Making India a Gas-based Economy
IMPORTANT : Open Session for Those who did not clear the Mains Examination | Sunday, 30th December, 2 PM
What causes some people to crack the final list every year, some people to crack the Mains every year and some people to crack the Prelims every year? And by corollary, why do some people fail to clear Prelims every year, some people crack Prelims but fail to crack Mains every year, and yet some… Continue reading IMPORTANT : Open Session for Those who did not clear the Mains Examination | Sunday, 30th December, 2 PM
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 26, 2018
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An Introduction to UPSC board members, 2018
”A little predictability is always better than absolute uncertainty” This post acquaints you with all the board members of the UPSC which not only is imperative for your last smooth sail amid rough waters of year-long struggle but also would help you stay ready and prepare well for your life’s most crucial 30-40 mins of… Continue reading An Introduction to UPSC board members, 2018
Making India a Gas-based Economy
Context: The Indian government is intending to move towards a gas-based economy by increasing the share of natural gas in India’s energy basket from the current 6-7% to 15% by 2022 What is gas-based economy? Gas-based economy implies gas as the main commercial energy source in the energy mix of an economy Advantages of Natural… Continue reading Making India a Gas-based Economy
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 25, 2018
Archives Q.1) “Indian policymakers have stressed the role and relevance of natural gas in India’s overall energy mix in the 21st century”. Discuss the major advantages of a gas-based economy. What are challenges faced by India on its road to a gas-based economy. Answer: Advantages of natural gas based economy: A local source of natural… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 25, 2018
