Context The universal social security will cover loss of income; death and disability; illness and medical bills; and unemployment benefits for all. The scheme The Union government plans to introduce a universal social security network for workers in both the informal and formal sectors. The scheme will be rolled out in a phased manner. The… Continue reading Universal Social Security to get implemented
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The debate on Right to Privacy
Context Right to privacy is not absolute and cannot prevent the state from making laws imposing reasonable restrictions on citizens, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday. The court’s decision The court said ‘right to privacy’ is in fact too ‘amorphous’ a term. To recognize privacy as a definite right, it has to first define it.… Continue reading The debate on Right to Privacy
Medical creates history- first successful child’s hand surgery
Context: The first child in the world to undergo a double hand transplant is now able to write, feed and do major physical activities. Introduction: The first official medical update on 10-year old Zion Harvey, who underwent surgery to replace both hands in July 2015, is more independent and able to complete day-to-day activities. At… Continue reading Medical creates history- first successful child’s hand surgery
U.S sanctions against Iran
Context: The U.S administration will target Iran through sanctions and will eventually try to undermine the nuclear deal in the long term. U.S. sanctions against Iran US sanctions against Iran refer to economic, trade, scientific and military sanctions against Iran, which have been imposed by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, or by the… Continue reading U.S sanctions against Iran
India’s economy set to reclaim top spot for growth
Context: India will reclaim its position as the fastest growing major global economy this year, partly propelled by benefits from a new tax system and bolstered by an expected central bank interest rate cut. Introduction: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will announce monetary policy in less than two week’s time. India’s annual retail inflation… Continue reading India’s economy set to reclaim top spot for growth
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 20
Friends, Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Maglie Chicago Bulls Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is Science and Technology. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 14] Discuss the… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 20
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19
Archives Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. (GS 4) Democracy by simple definition is ‘Government by the people- a form of government in which supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system’. A… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19
Must Read News Articles – July 20
Archives GS 1 — GS 2 Government policies SC wonders whether privacy could be an absolute right: Right to privacy is not absolute and cannot prevent the state from making laws imposing reasonable restrictions on citizens, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday. New social security net planned: Scheme will provide universal coverage to workers in… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 20
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 20
Archives 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. 1. Discuss the impact of GST in infrastructure sector. Suggest measures to be taken by the government to boost growth in infrastructure sector in India. (GS 3) Live… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 20
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 19, 2017
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