1. India’s per capita expenditure on health remains among the lowest in the world. 2. While 10.6% of the total amount in the Interim Budget is allocated to defence, only 2.2. % is allocated to healthcare. 3. The U.S.’s health expenditure is 18% of GDP, while India’s is still under 1.5% and remains short of… Continue reading We need a leap in healthcare spending
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 7, 2019
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Cabinet approves establishment of Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for establishment of Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog. It seeks for conservation protection and development of cows and their progeny. The announcement in this regard was made in the interim Budget for 2019-20. It will work in collaboration with Central/State Government institutions/ departments engaged in the task of research in… Continue reading Cabinet approves establishment of Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog
Contempt pleas against Prashant Bhushan: Supreme Court may curb advocates from speaking on cases
The Attorney General of India filed contempt proceedings against Prashant Bhushan for tweeting wrong facts about government on an ongoing case which could mislead the court. Supreme Court said that to protect the judiciary it would examine the possibility of imposing curbs on advocates giving press briefings on pending cases and judges who decide them.… Continue reading Contempt pleas against Prashant Bhushan: Supreme Court may curb advocates from speaking on cases
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 6, 2019
Archives Q.1) Critically examine the reasons behind government’s decision to deport Rohingyas to Myanmar Answer: Recently, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) called for a report from India on the deportation of a group of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar. Reasons behind the decision: The Foreigners Act, 1946, fails to address the peculiar problems faced by… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 6, 2019
Pension for informal workers
The government, in the interim budget, 2019, has announced Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan, a pension scheme for workers in the unorganised sector whose income is up to Rs 15,000 per month. Under the scheme, an assured monthly pension of Rs. 3000 rupees per month will be provided to workers in the unorganised sector after 60… Continue reading Pension for informal workers
First career portal for students launched in Rajasthan
The Rajasthan Government, in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched Rajiv Gandhi Career Portal to provide employment-oriented education to students from classes 9 to 12 The career portal, a first of its kind in India, aims to provide information to secondary and higher secondary students on a) entrance examinations, b) scholarships, c)… Continue reading First career portal for students launched in Rajasthan
Expert panel defers clearance to Andaman resort project
Clearance for the proposal by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCL) to develop a premium an Island Resort at Lalaji Bay, Long Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been deferred by an Expert committee of the Union Environment Ministry The project has been postponed on the grounds that the area is… Continue reading Expert panel defers clearance to Andaman resort project
Tough-talking: On Taliban reconciliation process
The Taliban reconciliation process is moving at a much faster pace than was expected, as seen by recent meetings of Taliban with US representatives in Doha and Russian officials in Moscow, but India has not been included in these meetings. The US and Russia have accepted the idea that (a) concessions to Taliban, without insisting… Continue reading Tough-talking: On Taliban reconciliation process
Cabinet clears amendments to Banning of Unregulated Deposit
The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill 2018 was introduced in Parliament on July 18, 2018 which bans unregulated deposit scheme not registered with the government. The bill will effectively tackle the menace of illicit deposit-taking activities and prevent such schemes from duping poor and gullible people . The principle is that the bill will… Continue reading Cabinet clears amendments to Banning of Unregulated Deposit
