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No green signal for ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) in India

Context: The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) stated that use of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) for management of malnutrition is not an accepted policy of the Government of India. Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) Severe acute malnutrition is defined by a very low weight for height. It is identified by visible severe wasting… Continue reading No green signal for ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) in India

Bitcoins in India: An Overview

Context: The rising popularity of crypto currencies and the increasing number of entities looking at raising funds through Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) has caught the attention of the capital market regulator, which is evaluating whether such instruments and offerings can be brought under its regulatory purview. Introduction: Crypto currencies like bitcoin, ethereum have been under… Continue reading Bitcoins in India: An Overview

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ForumIAS: Facts in News (November 1st – 7th)

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 November. Download Facts in News PDF file here. [table id=17 /]

Must Read News Articles – November 1

Archives GS-1 — GS-2 Government Policies SC relief for self-employed, salaried road accident victims: (The Hindu) Constitution Bench fixes guidelines for computing claims. Judiciary Collegium and transparency: (The Hindu, Editorial) The initiative adds a veneer of respectability to a mechanism that has little constitutional basis. GS-3 Indian Economy ‘Doing Business’ rank: India jumps 30 places: (The… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 1

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 1

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) America wants to be India’s most “reliable partner” in an increasingly uncertain world. In the light of this statement highlight the present India-U.S. relations. How  both nations can further… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 1

Mains 2017 | GS Paper 4 | Ethics Integrity & Aptitude

Q1. Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example. (150 Words, 10) Q2. Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service: (150 Words, 10) (a) Transparency… Continue reading Mains 2017 | GS Paper 4 | Ethics Integrity & Aptitude

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 31

Archives  Q.1) Logistics Data Bank’s (LDB) services will soon be extended to all major ports in India. In this context highlight the objectives of Logistic Data Bank’s (LDB) project. What are the advantages of this project for logistic sector in India? What are the government initiatives to boost this sector? (GS-3) Ans. The Logistics Data… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 31

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