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Lunar rover named as ‘Yutu 2’

Lunar rover named as ‘Yutu 2’ News: China lunar rover, successfully deployed to carry out a string of experiments on the far side of the moon, as ‘Yutu-2’. Impotent Facts: The rover’s touchdown is part of China Chang’e-4 lunar probe. China’s lunar probe is part of its ‘Made in China-2025’ project, which focuses on advanced… Continue reading Lunar rover named as ‘Yutu 2’

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Precarious family milieu forces children to homes’

Precarious family milieu forces children to homes’ News: Study show most children at childcare institutions are not orphans, but belong to family structures that are unable to look after them. Important Facts: The report, Mapping of Child Care Institutions under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, was conducted by Childline India Foundation and the National Commission… Continue reading Precarious family milieu forces children to homes’

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Pass women quota bill in Lok Sabha’: Women MPs to Modi government

Pass women quota bill in Lok Sabha’: Women MPs to Modi government News: Rajya Sabha women MPs urge government to ensure passage of women’s quota bill in Lok Sabha Important Facts: The Constitution (108th Amendment) Bill, commonly known as the Women’s Reservation Bill, was passed by Rajya Sabha in 2010, but is awaiting nod of… Continue reading Pass women quota bill in Lok Sabha’: Women MPs to Modi government

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Urban development: Majority of Centre’s assistance to States goes to metro rail, housing projects

Urban development: Majority of Centre’s assistance to States goes to metro rail, housing projects News According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ data, majority of Centre’s assistance to States has gone to metro rail and housing projects. Important facts Of the total allocation of Rs.1.32 lakh crore for eight flagship, Centre has allocated… Continue reading Urban development: Majority of Centre’s assistance to States goes to metro rail, housing projects

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India Afghanistan Relations:

Context: US recently announced withdrawal of 7000 US troops from Afghanistan, a decision which would reduce its presence in Afghanistan by half and would force India to rethink its Afghan Policy. US’ South Asia/ Afghan Policy 2017: US announced deployment of additional 4000 troops in Afghanistan to train Afghan soldiers to avoid the collapse of… Continue reading India Afghanistan Relations:

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 4, 2019

Archives Q.1) What do you mean by Blockchain technology? Discuss how blockchain technology can be applied in healthcare, education and agricultural sector. Answer: Blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked using cryptography. Healthcare: Easily manage clinical trials data electronic medical records maintenance useful in drug traceability is security to address… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 4, 2019

Must Read News Articles – January 5th, 2019

Archives GS 2 After the inevitable exit India must be prepared for the potential consequences of withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan Left out, abused As per the recently disclosed study, only 32% of Child Care Institutions or Homes were registered under the JJ Act as of 2016, while an equal number were unregistered, and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 5th, 2019

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