Context: In a ruling that will benefit hapless claimants, Delhi high court recently said that companies cannot deny health insurance to those suffering from genetic disorders. What is genetic disorder? A genetic disorderis a genetic problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome, especially a condition that is present from birth. Most genetic disorders are quite rare and affect one person… Continue reading Genetic disorders need umbrella under insurance policies
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 28, 2018
Archives Q.1) What are the wide ranges of opportunities for the tourism sector of India? What are the roadblocks faced by the sector in excavating these opportunities? GS – 3 Introduction: India’s rank in the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI), 2017. Rank of India in TTCI Report of 2017 was 40th as compared to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 28, 2018
Must Read News Articles – March 1, 2018
Archives GS: 1 Society related issues: Halving the syllabus, squaring knowledge(The Hindu Opinion) It’s not the syllabus that burdens children, but our cramming-driven examination system GS: 2 International relations: India denies Canada view on Atwal(The Hindu) The External Affairs Ministry has dismissed a “conspiracy theory” that the Canada-based Khalistan activist Jaspal Atwal’s visit to India… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 1, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 1, 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 To Download January, 2018 compilation of Mains Marathon- Click Here Q.1) This year’s Budgets pro-agriculture intentions are palpable through increased outlays to the agricultural sector and initiation of various programmes. In… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 1, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : February 28, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 28th, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – February 28, 2018 (India has potential to touch 7-8% growth rate)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : Indian economy has potential to achieve growth rate of more than 7-8%, says Arun Jaitley Analysis : India has potential to touch 7-8% growth rate
India has potential to touch 7-8% growth rate
Context: Economic growth is on an upward move as the twin impacts of demonetisation and GST implementation wane, and will accelerate to 7.3% next fiscal from 6.5% this year. Background: 2016: On 8 November 2016, the Government of Indiaannounced the demonetisation of all Rs 500 and Rs 1000 banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series. 2017: The… Continue reading India has potential to touch 7-8% growth rate
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 28, 2018
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 27, 2018
Archives Q.1) Electric vehicles could have a potential to pose positive impact on the economy as well as on environment. In this context discuss the need for introducing electric vehicles. What challenges India is facing in mainstreaming these vehicles?(GS-3) Electric vehicles have the potential to disrupt the mobility ecosystem, and, if implemented well, could have… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 27, 2018
