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Vardhan inaugurates state-of-the-art lab at NCDC

Union Health Minister has inaugurated a state-of-the-art laboratory complex at the National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) in a bid to give impetus to laboratory diagnosis of emerging diseases of public health importance.  The Minister said that NCDC has contributed phenomenally in elimination and eradication of several diseases of public health importance such as smallpox, polio,… Continue reading Vardhan inaugurates state-of-the-art lab at NCDC

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 31, 2019

Q.1) “Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution has failed to prevent defections.” Analyse. Answers Q.2) “Medical Commission Bill, 2019 seeks to ensure transparency and better medical standards .” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the role and function of National Commission for Minorities in India. Do you think it needs more power to ensure social justice to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 31, 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 1st, 2019

Q.1) “India faces the dual whammy of droughts and floods.” In light of this discuss the importance of river inter-linking in India. The Hindu Q.2) “Although there arevarious advantages of centralising and consolidating data, but it has serious associated risks and consequences.” Discuss. The Hindu Q3) Discuss the need and significance of Consumer Protection Bill.… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 1st, 2019

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 31, 2019

India’s large cities staring at water crisis: Water Stress Index Water Stress Index, formulated by London-based risk analytics firm Verisk Maplecroft, has listed India as the 46th highest risk country in the world. According to the index, 11 of India’s 20 largest cities face an ‘extreme risk’ of water stress and seven are in the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 31, 2019

7 PM | ‘One nation one ration card’ can transform lives | 31st July, 2019

Context: one nation one ration card significance and challenges Ration card: Ration card means a document issued under an order or authority of the State Government for the purchase of essential commodities from the fair price shops under the Public Distribution System (PDS) / Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). Essentially it is a card / document that enable rationing… Continue reading 7 PM | ‘One nation one ration card’ can transform lives | 31st July, 2019

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7 PM | Padding up for the next UNSC innings | 31st July, 2019

Context: UNSC reforms and possible steps India can make with its non-permanent membership in next UNSC elections. More in news: The elections for five non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council for two-year will be held in june 2020. It has been unanimously decided to support India for an eighth second-year term. This means that India’s election is assured… Continue reading 7 PM | Padding up for the next UNSC innings | 31st July, 2019

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India’s large cities staring at water crisis: Water Stress Index

Water Stress Index, formulated by London-based risk analytics firm Verisk Maplecroft, has listed India as the 46th highest risk country in the world. According to the index, 11 of India’s 20 largest cities face an ‘extreme risk’ of water stress and seven are in the ‘high risk’ category. Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Nashik, Jaipur, Ahmedabad… Continue reading India’s large cities staring at water crisis: Water Stress Index

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