Demand of the question Introduction. Give a contextual Introduction. Body. Analyse status of malnutrition in India. Conclusion. Way forward. Malnutrition especially that affecting young children is one of the principle public health problems in the developing world like India. A new report, ‘Food and Nutrition Security Analysis, India, 2019’, published by the Government of India… Continue reading [Answered] In the light of recent “Food and Nutrition Security Analysis, 2019” report, critically discuss the problem of malnutrition in India. What should be done to address this problem?
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Banks reported 44,016 frauds in last 11 years
According to the data provided by the Finance Ministry,banks have reported 44,016 frauds in the last 11 years since 2008-09.The frauds being considered in the list are those involving ₹1 lakh or more. The ministry said that the government had issued a ‘framework for the timely detection,reporting,investigation relating to large value banks frauds’. The framework… Continue reading Banks reported 44,016 frauds in last 11 years
U.S., Taliban talks end after rival Afghans agree on ‘roadmap for peace’
Recently,the Taliban and Afghan delegates including government officials has agreed on a roadmap for peace that could end the 18-year war in Afghanistan. The roadmap hopes to reach an agreement that would see US troops pull out in return for a commitment that Afghanistan would not be used as a base for terrorism. This non-binding… Continue reading U.S., Taliban talks end after rival Afghans agree on ‘roadmap for peace’
Indian tariffs not acceptable
The US President has said that India’s tariff regime is no longer acceptable. India had imposed long pending retaliatory tariffs on 29 US products after US had withdrawn Generalized system of preferences (GSP) for Indian exporters. GSP is a preferential tariff system extended by developed countries to developing countries.It is a preferential arrangement in the… Continue reading Indian tariffs not acceptable
Explained: Western fears about fire accident aboard a Russian submarine
Recently,Russian Sailors died in fire on Nuclear Submarine named Losharik within the Russian territorial waters. Russian officials have said that the submarine was measuring sea depth within Russian territorial waters. However,security analysts have said that Russia is using the submarines to stake its claim on the Arctic Sea which is a region rich in oil… Continue reading Explained: Western fears about fire accident aboard a Russian submarine
Parliament adopts resolution levying 200% duty on Pakistani goods
Parliament has adopted a statutory resolution for levying 200% duty on all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan. Statutory Resolution is a resolution in pursuance of a provision in the Constitution or an Act of Parliament. Besides,the resolution related to increasing basic custom duty on lentils, boric acid and diagnostic and laboratory reagents has… Continue reading Parliament adopts resolution levying 200% duty on Pakistani goods
U.S. Congress to vote on bill to remove country-cap on Green Card
The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation called Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act also known as HR 1044.The bill seeks to lift the country-cap on issuing green cards. The lifting of per-country cap on Green Card would mainly benefit professionals on H-1B visas from countries such as India for whom the wait for… Continue reading U.S. Congress to vote on bill to remove country-cap on Green Card
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 10th, 2019
Q.1) In the light of recent “Food and Nutrition Security Analysis, 2019” report, critically discuss the problem of malnutrition in India. What should be done to address this problem? The Hindu Q.2) “5g could be one of the most important development in human history”. Comment. Explain various challenges involved in adopting the 5g technology. Live… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 10th, 2019
[Answered] What are powers and sources of LG of Puducherry? Compare powers of LG of Puducherry with the powers of LG Delhi.
Demand of the question Introduction. Write a contextual introduction. Body. Various powers and sources of LG of Puducherry. Compare with powers of LG of Delhi. Conclusion. Way forward. Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 provides for a Legislative Assembly of Pondicherry, with a Council of Ministers to govern the “Union Territory of Pondicherry”. It states… Continue reading [Answered] What are powers and sources of LG of Puducherry? Compare powers of LG of Puducherry with the powers of LG Delhi.
[Answered] Discuss India-Africa trade ties. Analyse impact of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on India-Africa trade.
Demand of the question Introduction. Give a brief about India-Africa ties. Body. Analyse trade ties of India and Africa. Impact of AfCFTA on Indian trade in Africa. Conclusion. Way forward. India and Africa have social and economic relations dating back many centuries. Deepening relations have been reflected in the patterns of trade and investment, as… Continue reading [Answered] Discuss India-Africa trade ties. Analyse impact of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on India-Africa trade.
