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Human-Animal Conflict- an Analysis

Context: A recent research shows man-frog conflict in the Andaman Islands Man-Animal Conflict Human-wildlife conflict refers to interaction between wild animals and people and resultant negative impact on people or their resources, or wild animals or their habitat. Statistics According to data from the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, conflict with wild animals… Continue reading Human-Animal Conflict- an Analysis

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 10, 2018

Archives Q.1) DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018 can be an important tool in solving crimes, but it is important that there are safeguards to protect human rights and prevent miscarriages of justice. Discuss. Answer: The primary intended purpose for enactment of “The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill” is for expanding the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 10, 2018

Must Read News Articles – August 11, 2018

Archives GS 2 Endless war The global community fails Yemen by not pressuring Saudi Arabia to cease the attacks Two MPs bring private Bill against lynching Ahead of the government which is still consulting stakeholders to cast a law against lynching, Shashi Tharoor, Lok Sabha member of the Congress, and K.T.S. Tulsi, a nominated Rajya… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 11, 2018

The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018

Context The Lok Sabha passed the Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 recently What is human trafficking Trafficking means transaction which involves prohibited goods such as narcotics or firearms or if it involves people. The United Nations defines human trafficking as: “The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons, by means… Continue reading The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 9, 2018

Archives Q.1) Discuss the factors behind poor health of the private Industrial Training Institutes of India? In your opinion what measures should be taken to improve their quality? (GS-2) Answer: The recent parliamentary report on private ITIs has exposed a scam on the Quality Council of India’s approval for thousands of private ITIs. The number of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 9, 2018

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