ISRO’s Chandrayaan-2’s lander and rover has been tested on a simulated surface at Lunar Terrain Test Facility (LTTF) in Bengaluru. Chandrayaan-2, India’s second Moon mission, will be launched on July 15, 2019 Chandrayaan 2 will comprise of an Orbiter, Lander named ‘Vikram’ and Rover named ‘Pragyan’. The orbiter will circle the moon and provide information… Continue reading ISRO’s lunar touchdown has dry run on soil fetched from Tamil Nadu
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LaQshya
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had launched LaQshya (Labour room Quality improvement Initiative) in 2018. The initiative aims at improving quality of care in labour room and maternity Operation Theatre (OT) in public health facilities. The objectives of LaQshya are a) To reduce maternal and newborn mortality & morbidity due to haemorrhage, retained placenta,… Continue reading LaQshya
Private member’s Bill calls for two-child norm
Population Regulation Bill, 2019 has been introduced in the Rajya Sabha. It is a private member bill. The bill seeks to enforce a two-child norm by giving incentives for those adopting the small family practice and penalties for those contravening it. It has suggested that people with more than two living children should be “disqualified”… Continue reading Private member’s Bill calls for two-child norm
How to save water the old Way
Recently, urged all Indians to take collective action to conserve water and requested to share traditional methods of water conservation. The following are few traditional methods of water conservation in India: Naula (Uttarakhand): It is a naturally-occurring water aquifer. It is a stone-lined tank which catches dripping water from springs and streams. Sculptures of Lord… Continue reading How to save water the old Way
India again abstains at U.N. vote on LGBTQ Independent Expert, draws criticism
Despite decriminalising homosexuality, India has abstained from voting in favour of LGBTQ rights at the United Nations Human Rights Council. India had also abstained during the 2016 vote on appointment of the Independent Expert. A resolution was moved by Latin American states seeking to renew the mandate of independent expert on protection against violence and… Continue reading India again abstains at U.N. vote on LGBTQ Independent Expert, draws criticism
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 12, 2019
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
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
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #11 July 12, 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
