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The Maternity Benefit Act, a boon to motherhood

Context The amendments to the Maternity Benefit Act, introduced the provision of 26 weeks of paid maternity leave and the mandatory crèche facility,withconcerns over their feasibility as recently the Labour Ministry placed the financial burden of implementing these measures directly on the employers. The purpose of the amendments The amendments seek to improve infant mortality… Continue reading The Maternity Benefit Act, a boon to motherhood

India-Philippines relations

Context: India and the Philippines inked four pacts providing for cooperation in a number of areas, including the defence and security, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with President Rodrigo Duterte, covering the entire gamut of bilateral relationship. Introduction: Modi arrived in Manila on Sunday on a three-day visit to the Philippines, during… Continue reading India-Philippines relations

World Diabetes Day 2017: ‘Women and Diabetes’

Context: As the theme for 2017, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is on a mission to make people more aware about ‘Women and Diabetes’, especially those pregnant and how their newborn may be affected by the condition. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease caused by high levels of blood sugar (glucose) in body. This… Continue reading World Diabetes Day 2017: ‘Women and Diabetes’

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 13

Archives  Q.1 What is the three-judge case? What are the problems Indian Judiciary is facing today? Also, discuss the steps taken by the government to tackle it. (GS-2) Introduction : Three-judge case According to first judges case chief justice of India does not have primacy over executive in the matter of appointment of judges of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 13

Must Read News Articles – November 14

Archives GS-1 On maternity benefits (The Hindu) It is time for the government to shoulder the financial responsibility GS-2 International relations: ASEAN summit: Modi hard-sells India as an attractive investment destination (The Hindu) “The task of transforming India is proceeding on an unprecedented scale,” says the Prime Minister World Diabetes Day 2017: How to decrease… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 14

Download: ForumIAS PIB Bimonthly Compilation – October 16th-31st, 2017

Download PIB Compilation for the month of October 16th-31st, 2017 (Important for UPSC Prelims and Mains Preparation) below: Click Here to Download PIB Compilation for the month of October About PIB: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) is the nodal agency of the Government of India to disseminate information to the print and electronic media on government policies, programmes, initiatives… Continue reading Download: ForumIAS PIB Bimonthly Compilation – October 16th-31st, 2017

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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 14

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 Can setting up a separate court for politicians involved in criminal activities breach the law of equality? What are factors to be taken into concern before setting up the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 14

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