Q.1) In India, investing in the laggard States will ensure population control. Discuss in the light of recently, released UN’s World Population Prospects. Suggest some measures to control population in India. Answered Q.2) A new study suggests that nutrition and health counselling delivered under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme is one of the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 12, 2019
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Must Read News Articles-July 13th 2019
Archives GS-2 India, Russia discuss space cooperation India and Russia explored the “possibilities for production of space systems in India” during a recently held discussion. India, Pakistan officials to meet at Wagah for talks on Kartarpur Indian and Pakistani officials will meet at the Attari-Wagah border to discuss issues, including ways to bridge gaps related… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 13th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 13th, 2019
Q.1) “Trend of ‘jobless growth’ that was till recently confined largely, to the organised sector has now spread to other sectors of the economy”. Discuss in the context of latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (2017-18). What should be done to ensure inclusive growth? The Hindu Q.2) “The consolidated codes on labour laws to simplify labour… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 13th, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 12, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here India urges Commonwealth to readmit Maldives as member India has called for fast-tracking the process of readmitting Maldives into the Commonwealth. Maldives had left the Commonwealth in 2016 at the height of political turmoil in the country. However, the situation in Maldives changed… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 12, 2019
7 PM | Jobless growth becomes more systemic | 12th July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Labour force participation and jobless growth in India. Employment has always figured as an important element of the growth and development process of the Indian economy. India being a highly populated country, employment becomes a crucial element. Employment acts as a link between economic growth and poverty… Continue reading 7 PM | Jobless growth becomes more systemic | 12th July, 2019
7 PM | Picking out plastic | 12th July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Plastic waste and its management in India. Rapid population growth, urbanization, and industrial growth have led to severe waste management problems in cities around the world. Simultaneous development in economic prosperity and industrialization often conflict with sound environmental considerations. Globally, nearly 140 million tons of plastics are… Continue reading 7 PM | Picking out plastic | 12th July, 2019
India urges Commonwealth to readmit Maldives as member
India has called for fast-tracking the process of readmitting Maldives into the Commonwealth. Maldives had left the Commonwealth in 2016 at the height of political turmoil in the country.However,the situation in Maldives changed in 2018 when a new president came to power. Commonwealth of Nations is an international intergovernmental organization of countries that were mostly… Continue reading India urges Commonwealth to readmit Maldives as member
Study in India’ programme to encourage flow of inbound international students in India
Government has announced a programme called ‘Study in India’.The programme aims to attract foreign students to pursue higher education in the country. The objectives of the programme includes (a)to make India a preferred education destination/hub for foreign students (b)improve the soft power of India with a focus on the neighbouring countries and use it as… Continue reading Study in India’ programme to encourage flow of inbound international students in India
Lifting 271 mn out of poverty in 10 yrs,India fastest,Jharkhand No.1 area: UN
According to the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI),India has lifted 271 million out of poverty between 2005-06 and 2015-16. This has significantly helped in reducing deprivations in many of the ten indicators particularly in assets, cooking fuel, sanitation and nutrition. The report has stated that among the selected countries with a significant reduction in MPI value,India… Continue reading Lifting 271 mn out of poverty in 10 yrs,India fastest,Jharkhand No.1 area: UN
