News:Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has finalized the draft Seed Bill 2019 and is expected to table it in the ongoing winter session of Parliament Facts: About the Draft Seeds Bill,2019: The Draft Seeds Bill aims to regulate the quality of seeds sold and facilitate the production and supply of these seeds… Continue reading Explained: Sowing a new Seeds regime
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National Policy on Statistics set to be unveiled soon
News:Government of India will shortly unveil a National Policy on Official Statistics. Facts: Background: The policy is being prepared as government is looking to address data quality issues with regard to various surveys. Further,the credibility of India’s official data has also come under strain following leak of the draft Household Consumer Expenditure report, which showed… Continue reading National Policy on Statistics set to be unveiled soon
Initiatives to promote environmental awareness
News:Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Rajya Sabha about the initiatives to promote environmental awareness and to mobilize people’s participation for conservation of environment. Facts: About Green Good Deeds Campaign: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has launched Green Good Deeds campaign. The purpose of the people-oriented campaign… Continue reading Initiatives to promote environmental awareness
Patients with rare diseases wait for support
News:Recently, it has been reported that the majority of patients suffering from Lysosomal Storage Disorders (a rare disease) has been waiting for support from the Government. Facts: About Lysosomal Storage Disorders: Lysosomal storage disorders are a group of more than 50 rare diseases. They affect the lysosome which is a structure in your cells that… Continue reading Patients with rare diseases wait for support
Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
News:External Affairs Minister has introduced the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill in the parliament. Facts: About Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill: The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill 2019 is aimed at promoting the safety and security of India’s maritime trade, including the safety of its crew members. The bill has been drafted to keep up India’s commitment to the United Nations… Continue reading Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
India, Australia review strategic ties in 2+2 secretarial talks
News:The third India-Australia Secretary-level 2+2 Secretaries Dialogue was held in New Delhi. Facts: About 2+2 Dialogue: The 2+2 is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign ministers or secretaries meet with their counterparts from another country. The 2+2 dialogue between India and Australia at the Secretary-level was started in the year 2017. Currently,apart… Continue reading India, Australia review strategic ties in 2+2 secretarial talks
7 PM |Inequality and its discontents| 10th December 2019
Context: Human Development Report 2019 and its findings. More in news: Human Development Report 2019 has been released recently. The report is titled, “Beyond income, beyond averages, beyond today: Inequalities in human development in the 21st century”. India climbed one spot to 129 in the latest human development released by UNDP. Human development report: Human… Continue reading 7 PM |Inequality and its discontents| 10th December 2019
Daily Quiz #34 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 10, 2019
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 10, 2019
1. “The efficiency of the Indian railways has dropped to its lowest in last decade, according to recent CAG report.” In light of this discuss whether privatisation of railways would help increasing the efficiency of Indian railways? The Hindu 2. Almost six years after the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 not much progress has been… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 10, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 10, 2019
“The efficiency of the Indian railways has dropped to its lowest in last decade, according to recent CAG report.” In light of this discuss whether privatisation of railways would help increasing the efficiency of Indian railways? Answer Almost six years after the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 not much progress has been made in implementing… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 10, 2019
