Misusing NSA: the detention of a Manipur journalist News: Manipur journalist booked under the National Security Act (NSA) for making derogatory comments against chief Minister Important Facts: Journalist was arrested after he made derogatory comment against Prime Minister of India and Chief Minister of state in previous month Later District Magistrate granted him bail however… Continue reading Misusing NSA: the detention of a Manipur journalist
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Social Audit: An Analysis
‘Social Audit’ is “a public assembly where all the details of a project are scrutinized”. It is “a way of measuring, understanding, reporting and ultimately improving an organization’s/programme’s social and ethical performance”. Social Audit (SA): Social Audit is a process in which details of the resources, both financial and non-financial, is used by public agencies… Continue reading Social Audit: An Analysis
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 21, 2018
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 20, 2018
Archives Q.1) When India is facing substantial paucity of drugs especially with regards to its affordability and accessibility, how far do you think can e-pharmacies be a game changer? Answer: Poor adherence to medical treatment not only compromises patient outcomes but also increases patient mortality, thereby impacting the economic growth of the country. Accessibility, affordability… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 20, 2018
Must Read News Articles – December 21st, 2018
Archives GS 2 CDSCO issues safety norms for acne drug The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued safety guidelines for Isotretinoin, an oral drug, which is used in the treatment of severe acne. Towards a genetic panopticon To enact the law in its present form, therefore, would only add a new, menacing weapon… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – December 21st, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 21, 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) The Constitution of India explicitly confers the powers of review on Indian judiciary. In the light of this statement critically examine the activism of judiciary in India. Q.2)… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 21, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : December 20, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 20, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – December 20, 2018 (JUDICIAL ACTIVISM AND JUDICIAL OVERREACH (ARTICLE 142))
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source: The fear of executive courts Analysis: JUDICIAL ACTIVISM AND JUDICIAL OVERREACH (ARTICLE 142)
Strategy for New India @75’: NITI AAYOG
Strategy for New India @75’: NITI AAYOG News: NITI Aayog unveiled its comprehensive national ‘Strategy for New India @75’, which defines clear objectives for 2022-23. Important Facts: 2. About: It is a detailed document of India’s growth story covering forty-one crucial areas and highlights the progress already made, identifies binding constraints, and suggests the way… Continue reading Strategy for New India @75’: NITI AAYOG
