“While health outcomes have greatly improved, tribal communities still lag behind.” Examine. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/odishas-strides-in-nutrition/article30010283.ece “Maternity benefits, are veryimportant for a working women but the vast majority of Indian women, are left on their own and are unable to enjoy present maternity benefits.”Discuss. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-mother-of-non-issues-on-maternity-entitlements/article30009380.ece Discuss the role of BRICS as a bridge between developed and… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 20th, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 19th, 2019
At 250th session of Rajya Sabha,Prime minister debate its role News:The Rajya Sabha chairman has released the first-ever analysis of its legislative work,Rajya Sabha:The Journey since 1952 on the occasion of the 250th session of Rajya Sabha. Facts: Key takeaways from the analysis: The first sitting of the Rajya Sabha was held on 13th May,1952.The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 19th, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 19th, 2019
“A data protection law is needed more than ever in the recent times.” Do you agree? https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/what-are-the-surveillance-laws-in-india/article29993602.ece “Ministers at both the Central and State levels should follow a model code of conductwhich in turn would ensure democratic accountability.” Comment. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/supreme-court-discusses-voluntary-code-of-conduct-for-cabinet-ministers/article30000437.ece Discuss the need and significance of Code of wages, 2019. How will it… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 19th, 2019
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“A data protection law is needed more than ever in the recent times.” Do you agree? Answer “Ministers at both the Central and State levels should follow a model code of conduct which in turn would ensure democratic accountability.” Comment. Answer Discuss the need and significance of Code of wages, 2019. How will it impact… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 19, 2019
Daily Quiz #16 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 19, 2019
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At 250th session of Rajya Sabha,Prime minister debate its role
News:The Rajya Sabha chairman has released the first-ever analysis of its legislative work,Rajya Sabha:The Journey since 1952 on the occasion of the 250th session of Rajya Sabha. Facts: Key takeaways from the analysis: The first sitting of the Rajya Sabha was held on 13th May,1952.The first bill passed by Rajya Sabha was the Indian Tariff… Continue reading At 250th session of Rajya Sabha,Prime minister debate its role
Company Law Committee-2019 submits its report to Finance Minister
News:The Company Law Committee which was constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has submitted its report. Facts: About the company law committee: Government of India had constituted the company law committee for examining and making recommendations on various provisions and issues related to implementation of the Companies Act. The committee consists of 11-members which… Continue reading Company Law Committee-2019 submits its report to Finance Minister
Another election, another churn:Why the Mhadei’s waters are muddy again
News:Goa government has objected to the Centre announcing that the Kalasa-Banduri drinking water project in Karnataka has been granted Environment Approval. Facts: About Kalasa-Banduri Project: The Kalasa-Banduri Nala is a project undertaken by the Government of Karnataka to improve drinking water supply to the Districts of Belagavi, Dharwad and Gadag. It involves building across Kalasa… Continue reading Another election, another churn:Why the Mhadei’s waters are muddy again
Five-point action plan to make India nutrition secure: M. S. Swaminathan
News: At the launch programme of Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh (BPKK), eminent agricultural scientist, Dr. M. S. Swaminathan has put forward a Five-point action plan which needs to be implemented to make India nutrition secure. Facts: Five –point Action Plan: Ensure calorie rich diet for women, expectant mothers and children Ensure intake of proteins in… Continue reading Five-point action plan to make India nutrition secure: M. S. Swaminathan
Targets fixed under PMUY Scheme already achieved
News:The government of India has already achieved the target of giving 8 crore free cooking gas(LPG) connections under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY): Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The scheme aims to replace unclean cooking fuels used in the… Continue reading Targets fixed under PMUY Scheme already achieved
