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Government released Longitudinal Ageing Study in India(LASI)

News: Union Health Ministry has released the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India(LASI). Facts: LASI: It is a full scale national survey of scientific investigation of the health, economic, and social determinants and consequences of population ageing in India. Study conducted by: National Programme for Health Care of Elderly, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has… Continue reading Government released Longitudinal Ageing Study in India(LASI)

Economic Impact of Internet shutdown in Indian and world economy

News: According to a report by the UK-based privacy and security research firm Top10VPN, India has suffered the longest internet shutdowns in 2020 globally. Facts: Key Takeaways from the report: Globally, internet shutdowns cost the world economy $4 billion. However, this represents a 50% decrease in impact compared to $8.05 billion in 2019. India has… Continue reading Economic Impact of Internet shutdown in Indian and world economy

GDP likely to contract by 7.7% in 2020-21, says Govt.

News: National Statistical Office(NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) has released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) for 2020-21. Facts: What are the First Advance Estimates(FAE)? For any financial year, the MoSPI provides regular estimates of GDP. The first such instance is through the FAE. The FAE for any particular financial year is typically presented… Continue reading GDP likely to contract by 7.7% in 2020-21, says Govt.

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 08,2021

GDP likely to contract by 7.7% in 2020-21, says Govt. News: National Statistical Office(NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) has released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) for 2020-21. Facts: What are the First Advance Estimates(FAE)? For any financial year, the MoSPI provides regular estimates of GDP. The first such instance is through the FAE.… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 08,2021

[Download] UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2020 | Essay Question Paper 2020

Dear Friends, On the very first day of the UPSC/Civil Services Mains 2020 exam, Essay paper has been conducted, as per the schedule. To download the UPSC Essay Paper 2020, Click on the link given below: ESSAY PAPER: UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2020 SECTION – A Life is long journey between human being… Continue reading [Download] UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2020 | Essay Question Paper 2020

How India is increasing its maritime domain awareness?

Introduction Foreknowledge was identified by the legendary military theorist, Sun Tzu as the critical element in the battle. It can be gathered only with specialized tools and by men who knew the enemy well. Although modern warfare has become technology-based and more complex, ‘foreknowledge’ is still critical as the enemy at sea has become more unrecognizable.… Continue reading How India is increasing its maritime domain awareness?

Dilemma of Reservation and merit system

Introduction   The year 2021 is the centenary year of the “Communal” Government Order (GO) in Madras Presidency. It introduced reservations based on castes and communities. GO was the acknowledgment of the social inequalities prevalent in the society, by the British. Reservation became one of the most divisive public issues, dividing them into ‘reserved’ and… Continue reading Dilemma of Reservation and merit system

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 8th January, 2021

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ For yesterday’s Current Affairs – Click Here GS-Paper 2 Arjun Ram Meghwal writes on Delhi’s Central Vista project (indianexpress.com) Indian Express page – 11 Syllabus Topic – Indian Polity – Parliament Getting ready for vaccination The Hindu Page – 7… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 8th January, 2021

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