Archives Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below: Public health, private players? : ( The Hindu Editorial ) Need to promote Self help groups for all round development Public Health in India No logic in extending length of patents : ( Live Mint, )
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Structure of dowry in India
Context: To curb the misuse of anti-dowry law the Supreme Court ordered the setting up of family-welfare-committees in all districts under the supervision of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). Explanation: The Dowry system in India refers to the durable goods, cash, and real or movable property that the bride’s family gives to the bridegroom,… Continue reading Structure of dowry in India
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 27
Archives 1. In the last few decades, India has seen an increasing number of people migrating from rural areas to urban cities in search of work and for better living conditions. In this context, suggest steps to be taken by the government to address the growing slum issue.(GS 1) | | TOI Introduction:- Marginalisation and… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 27
Public Health in India
Context: NITI Aayog has unveiled a program in which the private providers will take charge of any tier1 and tier2 district. Explanation: The public health system in India comprises a set of state-owned health care facilities funded and controlled by the government of India. Some of these are controlled by agencies of the central government… Continue reading Public Health in India
Hydropower Projects in India
Context Hydropower projects needs attention as territorial disputes may affect the functioning. Hydropower Generation Hydropower is a renewable energy resource because it uses the Earth’s water cycle to generate electricity. Water evaporates from the Earth’s surface, forms clouds, precipitates back to earth, and flows toward the ocean. The movement of water as it flows downstream… Continue reading Hydropower Projects in India
India forced to open up its Public Procurement
Context Pressure is mounting on India to open up its more than $300 billion-worth public procurement market under the proposed mega Free Trade Agreement (FTA) called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Opening up of Public Procurement Public procurement in India needs to be opened up to ensure greater competition. While privatization of public assets… Continue reading India forced to open up its Public Procurement
Patent term extension in India
Patent term extension in India Context: A proposal to extend the already 20-year-long patent term for pharmaceuticals is on the negotiation table of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Introduction: This week, officials from 16 countries gathered in Hyderabad for negotiations related to an expansive trade deal that endangers hard –won public health safeguards in… Continue reading Patent term extension in India
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 28
Archives Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is Geography & Environment. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 20] Discuss the questions in the… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 28
Right to Privacy in the present day context
Context: There is an urgent need to reconsider the denotation of privacy as a term. Since Aadhaar and many of the contemporary discussions on privacy are related to deep technological developments, the question of privacy should be rethought in the context of these technologies. Introduction: Very often when we worry about questions of privacy that… Continue reading Right to Privacy in the present day context
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO)
Context: The Supreme Court has shown due restraint in declining to apply the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act to mentally retarded adults whose mental age may be that of a child. Why the SC restrained the provision? POCSO is meant to protect children from sexual offences. To extend it to… Continue reading Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO)
