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The positive side of National Family Health Survey report

Synopsis: There has been a divergence in the actual NFHS data and the interpretations by the critics.  What are the features of  National Family Health Survey report  NHFS report 2019-20?  The initial results of NFHS have been released for 2019-20 along with comparable data for the 2015-16 survey.  Population coverage of approximately 700 million and 21 states have been covered under… Continue reading The positive side of National Family Health Survey report

The Wistron Dispute and China’s lessons.

Synopsis: Wistron case shows that hasty labour laws violating labour rights is economically suicidal and damaging to India.  Background  Recently, contract workers attacked the Wistron’s iPhone assembly that resulted in property damage of worth ₹50 crore.  According to a preliminary inquiry report by the State labour department into the incident Wistron and its labour contractors violated… Continue reading The Wistron Dispute and China’s lessons.

What is National Family Health Survey (NFHS)?

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted based on the representative samples collected from households throughout India. The NFHS survey provides state and national information for India on various health parameters such as fertility, infant and child mortality, the practice of family planning, maternal and child health, reproductive health, nutrition,… Continue reading What is National Family Health Survey (NFHS)?

[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – December, 2020 – 3rd week

Hello everyone, We are posting compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of  December, 2020 – Third week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of December, 2020 (3rd week) About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focussed on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs,… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – December, 2020 – 3rd week

Issue of Retrospective tax cases; what should India do next?

Context: After Vodafone, India has lost its 2nd case to Cairn Plc at Permanent Court of Arbitration over a retrospective tax demand. Now, what are the options left with India and which one should it chose?  WHAT ARE THE CASES IN QUESTION?  Very recently, Cairn Plc has won a case of retrospective tax against India at Permanent Court of Arbitration. Court has… Continue reading Issue of Retrospective tax cases; what should India do next?

Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme

Source: PIB News: Tribal Cooperative Marketing Federation of India(TRIFED) has signed an MoU with Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MOFPI) For Upliftment of Tribal Lives Through the Implementation of PM-FME Scheme.  Facts:  PM-FME Scheme: It is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MOFPI).  What is the aim of PM-FME scheme?  To modernize and… Continue reading Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 26th December 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 2 Article 356 and an activist judiciary The Hindu Page – 6 Syllabus Topic – Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, and basic features The fallout of keying in the wrong labour codes The Hindu Page – 6 Syllabus… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 26th December 2020

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 25, 2020

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS – 2  Issue of summoning state legislature and their performance  Need for reform in Governance structure of public universities  GS-3  Issue of Retrospective tax cases; what should India do next? 9 PM for Preliminary examination https://factly.forumias.com/factly-news-articles-for-december-25-2020/ Issue of summoning state… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 25, 2020

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