Women bought 32% of life insurance policies in 2017-18, shows IRDA data News According to the latest annual report by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), women bought 32% of the total individual life insurance policies sold in India in 2017-18. Important Facts The total number of individual life insurance policies issued… Continue reading Women bought 32% of life insurance policies in 2017-18, shows IRDA data
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Centre’s debt-to-GDP falls, States’ rises
Centre’s debt-to-GDP falls, States’ rises News According to the Status Paper on Government Debt for 2017-18, Centre’s debt-to-GDP has fallen while State’s debt-to-GDP increased Important facts Centre’s total debt as a percentage of GDP reduced to 46.5% in 2017-18 from 47.5% as of March 31, 2014. Total debt of the States rose to 24% in… Continue reading Centre’s debt-to-GDP falls, States’ rises
TB prevention policy
TB prevention policy News: The article discusses the lacunae in TB prevention policy formulation in India. Facts: India home to the highest number of TB patients globally. In 2018, the health ministry’s Central Tuberculosis Division constituted a national expert group to provide technical expertise and guidance on TB management and shape national policy for TB… Continue reading TB prevention policy
States put on high alert as swine flu cases spike across the country
States put on high alert as swine flu cases spike across the country News: Several states have been put on high alert following a spike in cases of swine flu. Facts: 49 swine flu deaths and 1,694 cases have been reported in just one fortnight from January 1-13 in the country, with highest cases occurring in Rajasthan… Continue reading States put on high alert as swine flu cases spike across the country
China reduces army by half; increases size of navy, air force in big way
China reduces army by half; increases size of navy, air force in big way News: China reduces army by half and increases size of navy air force. Important Facts: China’s military is a largest force in the world has recently reduced the size of its land-based army by about 50 per cent and significantly boosted… Continue reading China reduces army by half; increases size of navy, air force in big way
The geography of learning outcomes in India
The geography of learning outcomes in India News According to a recent analysis, there is significant geographic inequality in learning outcomes, with prosperous parts of India performing way better than poorer parts Important Facts: The analysis has been based on two datasets: Unit level data from the annual state of education report (ASER) 2016 and… Continue reading The geography of learning outcomes in India
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 23, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 22, 2019
Archives Q.1) Oxfam International Inequality report Public Good or Private Wealth reflects the gap between the rich and poor, considering the findings of report discuss the various dimensions how public service and social protection reduce global inequality. Answer: Oxfam Inequality report “Public Good or Private Wealth” reflects the gap between the rich and poor in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 22, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 23, 2019
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers Q.1) Do you think power subsidy in agriculture has created more challenges to the economy than the solutions it offers. If yes, suggest some reforms needed in this sector.… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 23, 2019
Must Read News Articles – January 23rd, 2019
Archives GS 2 ILO urges universal labour guarantee In a report on the ‘Future of Work’, released in Geneva on Tuesday to mark its centenary, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) warned that “without decisive action we will be sleepwalking into a world that widens inequality, increases uncertainty and reinforces exclusion, with destructive political, social and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 23rd, 2019
