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Overestimate GDP growth data

Context- The higher GDP growth rate of the economy actually masks the decline in the unorganized sector. Contents1 What in the news-2 Why GDP data should not be taken as sustainable recovery?3 Why quarterly growth numbers are not robust?4 Way forward- What in the news- The second quarter GDP contracted at a slower pace of… Continue reading Overestimate GDP growth data

Challenges threatening India’s democracy

Context – With various issues arising, there is an opinion that democracy takes a hit and policymakers must take note of the drift.  What are the areas of concern for India?  Recession – The Indian economy is in recession and is among the worst-performing among major nations Cybersecurity attack– India ranked second only to the US… Continue reading Challenges threatening India’s democracy

Nutritional Security

Context: The single greatest threat that blocks the promise of India at a foundational level is malnutrition. What are the different effects of malnutrition on people? Effect of malnutrition: Malnourished children tend to fall short of their real potential physically as well as mentally. That is because malnutrition leaves their bodies weaker and more susceptible… Continue reading Nutritional Security

Smart Anganwadi system

Context: Infrastructure development and capacity building of the anganwadi remains the key to improving the programme, the standards of all its services need to be up-scaled. In what areas the ICDS programme lagging? Community development: The country has 13.77 lakh AWCs. These centres have undoubtedly expanded their reach, but they need to play a much… Continue reading Smart Anganwadi system

[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – December, 2020 – 1st week

Hello everyone, We are posting compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of  December, 2020 – First week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of December, 2020 – First week About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focussed on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – December, 2020 – 1st week

What is Quality Council of India?

The Quality Council of India (QCI) is a pioneering experiment of the Government of India in setting up organizations in partnership with the Indian industry.  A committee which included various interested ministries and stakeholders including industries were constituted to make suitable recommendations. The work of the committee was coordinated by the then Department of Industries… Continue reading What is Quality Council of India?

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US designates Pak, China as countries of particular concern

Source : Click here News: US State Department has designated Pakistan and China among eight other countries that are of particular concern for violation of religious freedom. Facts: Countries of Particular Concern(CPC): It is a designation by the United States Secretary of State under the International Religious Freedom Act enacted by USA in 1998. Why is it given? It… Continue reading US designates Pak, China as countries of particular concern

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Bangladesh starts Rohingya refugee relocation to Bhasan Char island

Source : Click here News: Bangladesh has send the first group of more than 1,500 Rohingya refugees to an isolated Bhasan Char island. Facts: Bhasan Char also known as Char Piya is an island in Hatiya Upazila, Bangladesh.It is located in the Bay of Bengal and was formed by Himalayan silt in 2006. Concerns: As Bhashan Char falls… Continue reading Bangladesh starts Rohingya refugee relocation to Bhasan Char island

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