Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Status of women political participation across globe: Only 24 per cent of all national parliamentarians are women Rwanda has the highest number of women parliamentarians worldwide (61.3%) Wide variations in the average percentages of women parliamentarians in each region Nordic countries: 42.3%; Americas: 30%; Europe including Nordic countries:… Continue reading 7 PM | Women in Indian Politics: | 30 January, 2019
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National Statistical Commission:
National Statistical Commission: Issue: Two remaining National Statistical Commission (NSC) members resigned Grievances of NSC members are: NSC running at half strength and government moving very slowly on appointing new members NSC has been systematically bypassed in its functions with involvement of NITI Aayog No consultation with NSC before the release of back series GDP… Continue reading National Statistical Commission:
139 polluted cities not on clean air plan: report
139 polluted cities not on clean air plan: report Economy News According to a report titled Airpocalypse III, by Greenpeace, there are 139 Indian cities that breach air pollution standards but are not included in the Centre’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Important facts The exclusion of cities is due to the fact that the… Continue reading 139 polluted cities not on clean air plan: report
Include Chin refugees in citizenship Bill: Chakma NGOs
Include Chin refugees in citizenship Bill: Chakma NGOs Polity News: The article discusses the origin and problems of Chin tribes. Facts: Eight organisations of the Chakma community have appealed to the Centre to further amend the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill for including Myanmar along with Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan for allowing citizenship status to Chin tribe.… Continue reading Include Chin refugees in citizenship Bill: Chakma NGOs
Waste-to-Energy plants that use solid waste as feedstock pose threat to environment
Waste-to-Energy plants that use solid waste as feedstock pose threat to environment Environment News: The article discusses WtE plants working in India and their challenges. Facts: WtE plants process municipal solid waste to generate electricity through incineration. There are 5 municipal WtE plants operational in India with a total capacity of 66.4MW electricity per day,… Continue reading Waste-to-Energy plants that use solid waste as feedstock pose threat to environment
Think universal basic capital
Think universal basic capital Economy Article The article discusses universal basic capital as an alternative to universal basic income Analysis Universal Basic income (UBI) UBI is a minimum income (direct cash transfers) guaranteed by the state to every individual every month. It is premised on the belief that every person should have a right to… Continue reading Think universal basic capital
China outreach to Bhutan poses fresh challenge to India
China outreach to Bhutan poses fresh challenge to India International relation Important Facts: Grounds for China Interest in Bhutan: Newly formed Bhutan government wants to diversify its economy where china can be prominent partner Reduce excessive dependence on hydropower sector which is climate sensitive and offer limited employment opportunities India accounts for 80% of Bhutan… Continue reading China outreach to Bhutan poses fresh challenge to India
MGNREGS has raised welfare, brought down inequality, says study
MGNREGS has raised welfare, brought down inequality, says study Government schemes News According to a research published in World Development journal, MGNREGS have improved the well-being of beneficiaries significantly in Andhra Pradesh Important facts About MGNERGS The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) was launched in 2006 to provide 100 days of employment… Continue reading MGNREGS has raised welfare, brought down inequality, says study
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 30, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 29, 2019
Archives Q.1) Indo-Pacific Quad was formed in 2007 by India, US, Japan and Australia but it lay dormant since withdrawal of Australia in 2008. What are the reasons which triggered its revival in 2017 and also explain its relevance for India specifically? Answer: Importance of QUAD: The quadrilateral comes in the backdrop of growing Chinese… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 29, 2019
