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The link between poor sanitation and stunting in India

Context Stunting among children, or low height for age, is common in developing countries with poor sanitation, as per the recent research finding by the Lancet Global Health research findings. Introduction: The two studies were well designed and conducted in contexts where the burden of malnutrition is high and water quality, sanitation, handwashing, and nutrition… Continue reading The link between poor sanitation and stunting in India

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 2, 2018

Archives  Q.1) Describe briefly the doctrine, “res extra commercium”? How will the implementation of the this Roman doctrine affect the tobacco industry of India? (GS–2) Introduction: The government has asked the Supreme Court to classify tobacco as “res extra commercium”, which means “outside commerce” in Latin. As a result, the Indian tobacco industry could lose… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 2, 2018

Must Read News Articles – February 3, 2018

Archives GS: 1 Society related issues: Supreme Court dismisses plea to make rape a gender-neutral offence(The Hindu) The judges on the Bench led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra reacted with different questions, all voicing an opinion that it is up to Parliament to gauge the changed social circumstances, and may be revamp the colonial penal… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 3, 2018

Ayushman Bharat programme: a game changer

Context: In the General Budget 2018-19, the Government of India announced two major initiatives in health sector, as part of Ayushman Bharat programme. The two initiatives are Health and Wellness Centre and National Health Protection Scheme. Background: 1st February, 2018: The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley presented the General Budget 2018-19… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat programme: a game changer

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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 1, 2018

Archives  Q.1)The idea of ‘one nation one election’ has been proposed for many years. In this context discuss the need for simultaneous elections. What difficulty can be arising from these elections?(GS-2) Simultaneously polls refer to holding elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative assemblies simultaneously, once in a five year. The idea of ‘one nation… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 1, 2018

ForumIAS: Facts in News (January 1st–7th. 2018)

Facts in news is published on a weekly basis that consists a gist of all crucial news articles from ‘The Hindu’ that may bear relevance to Civil Services Preparation. Here is the Summary of all current happenings from around the world for the First week of January 2018. Download Facts in News PDF file here.

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