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Poor diet bigger health hazard than killer diseases: UN body

Poor diet bigger health hazard than killer diseases: UN body News: A recent report released by United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO) found that poor quality diet is a greater threat to public health across the world than malaria, tuberculosis or measles etc. Important Facts: About the report: The report was released by… Continue reading Poor diet bigger health hazard than killer diseases: UN body

In a first, India to send two former diplomats to talks that include Taliban representatives

In a first, India to send two former diplomats to talks that include Taliban representatives News: Russia has invited a group of senior Afghan politicians to talks with the Taliban in Moscow, in which India would be participating at a “non-official” level. Important Facts: Russia in August proposed holding multilateral peace talks in Moscow and… Continue reading In a first, India to send two former diplomats to talks that include Taliban representatives

Monuments in India: issues and Challenges

Context: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation wants monuments like Swaminarayan Temple, Chakudiya Mahadev and Karnamukteshwar temple and others to be included in the list of heritage monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. What is an Ancient Monument? The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 defines an ‘Ancient Monument’ as any structure,… Continue reading Monuments in India: issues and Challenges

Must Read News Articles – November 9th, 2018

Archives GS 2 What next after #MeToo? It is important to use this moment to craft a new, more effective framework for due process India to join Afghanistan peace talks today In a significant departure from India’s stand on engaging the Taliban, the government announced it would participate at a “non-official” level, sending two former… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 9th, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 9, 2018

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) Explain how ocean currents help in establishing global heat balance. Also explain the relationship between ocean currents and habitability of the coastal areas. Q.2)   Discuss the problems related… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 9, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 6, 2018

Archives Q.1) If India does not resolve its differences with its small neighbors, it will only pave the way for China to assert itself more in the India’s neighbourhood. Discuss. Answer: From Sri Lanka to Nepal, most of India’s smaller neighbours often played the “China card” whenever they had any differences with India. Reasons for… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 6, 2018

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