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Fatal fires: the need for strict safety norms.

Fatal fires: the need for strict safety norms. News: Fire at the Andheri hospital of the Employees State Insurance Corporation in Mumbai killed eight people. Important Facts: Fire department of Maharashtra has claimed that hospital was functioning without adhering to fire safety standards and demanded thorough probe and examination. The Andheri horror evokes memories of… Continue reading Fatal fires: the need for strict safety norms.

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Mandir demand and the law

Mandir demand and the law News: Religious dominated group in Ayodhya demanding legislation to allow building Ram temple in Ayodhya Important Facts: Over the last several days, few religious dominated group have been demanding a law that would allow construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya. In this regards, SC in 1994 ruling observed, that… Continue reading Mandir demand and the law

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E-pharmacy in India

Context: Madras and Delhi High Courts recently banned the online sale of medicines. Background: The order was in response to a PIL filed by a Delhi-based dermatologist who said that unregulated online sale of medicines could lead to substandard drugs being sold, some of which have psychotropic substances that can be misused for criminal activities.… Continue reading E-pharmacy in India

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 18, 2018

Archives Q.1) ‘The Luxembourg government said it will make all public transportation free by 2020.’ In the light of this statement, analyse what are the challenges India is facing in tackling congestion of vehicles in cities. What are the Indian government initiatives to solve this problem? Answer: Challenges wrt traffic congestion: Poor urban planning lead… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 18, 2018

Must Read News Articles – December 19th, 2018

Archives GS 2 Centre drafts child protection policy The Ministry of Women and Child Development has placed the draft policy on its website and invited comments from stakeholders until January 4. This will be the first policy dedicated to the protection of children, an area that until now was only a part of the broader… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – December 19th, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 19, 2018

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) In India cases of depression are rising among private sector employees, as per a recent report. Analyse the reasons behind this trend and evaluate how Mental Healthcare Act… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 19, 2018

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