India’s External Affairs Minister has arrived in China ahead of the second informal summit between Indian Prime Minister and Chinese President in India in October,2019. Ahead of the visit,China had objected to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill 2019.It said that the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh has undermined its sovereignty. On the… Continue reading J&K on top of Jaishankar’s China agenda
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In reducing fertility, a little education may be worse than none, shows data
According to conventional wisdom,the higher the educational level of a woman, the lower the total number of children she will have. However,the official data on the total fertility rate(TFR) or the average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime shows the connection may be more complex. The data shows that the culture… Continue reading In reducing fertility, a little education may be worse than none, shows data
FM Sitharaman meets realtors, homebuyers; govt to tackle liquidity issues, stalled projects
Finance minister has interacted with the industry representatives to understand measures required to remove friction points in the economy. The measures are aimed at ensuring easy availability of funds to productive sectors and stimulate overall growth. The real estate sector has also flagged their concerns regarding the ongoing liquidity crunch,demand slowdown and problem of stalled… Continue reading FM Sitharaman meets realtors, homebuyers; govt to tackle liquidity issues, stalled projects
India cancels Samjhauta Express service after Pakistan suspends operations
India has suspended the Samjhauta Express train service.This decision was taken after Pakistan had also suspended the Samjhauta train service. Pakistan has also decided to downgrade it diplomatic ties with India and has suspended bilateral trade. These developments comes in the backdrop of the government’s decision to revoke the special status granted to Jammu and… Continue reading India cancels Samjhauta Express service after Pakistan suspends operations
Sex ratio at birth: Kerala on top, Northeast states show decline
According to the fourth National Family Health Surveys(NFHS),sex ratio at birth(SRB) has improved from 914 in 2005-06 to 919 in 2015-16.SRB is defined as the number of female births per 1,000 male births. The survey has said that the highest improvement in SRB was in Punjab at 126 points but its SRB remained at 860… Continue reading Sex ratio at birth: Kerala on top, Northeast states show decline
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 10, 2019
Q.1) “National medical bill although has many advantages but it may lead to other consequences.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Doubling income of Indian farmers is a distant goal unless markets reforms are not achieved.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the role of states in tackling climate change. How India should shape it’s economic policies in light of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 10, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 12th 2019
Archives GS-2 A point to ponder over in the POCSO Bill More than an emphasis on the death sentence, there needs to be an overhaul of the criminal justice administration India too cancels Samjhauta Express The Indian Railways announced the cancellation of its leg of the Samjhauta Express train, days after Pakistan suspended the service… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 12th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 12th, 2019
Q.1) “Instead of getting rational treatment in public health-care facilities, the women are pushed towards irrational treatments in the private sector.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “The nationalisation of banks was an economic milestone in the India’s growth story.” Critically analyse. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the recent amendments made to RTI Act? Over the last 14… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 12th, 2019
UP, Delhi and Rajasthan among worst performers in breastfeeding
According to Union Health Ministry,Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Punjab performed worst in the practice of breastfeeding. The report notes that these states have the lowest rate for breastfeeding within one hour of birth, exclusive breastfeeding for six months and complementary breastfeeding from six to nine months. Further,the States that have topped the report… Continue reading UP, Delhi and Rajasthan among worst performers in breastfeeding
Certification of seeds to be made mandatory to step up farm output
The Union Government is planning to mandate uniform certification of seed by amending the Seeds Act,1966. This decision was taken as more than half of all seeds sold by private companies in India are not certified by any proper testing agency. The Centre also hopes to roll out a software to barcode seeds in order… Continue reading Certification of seeds to be made mandatory to step up farm output
