The Union Cabinet approved the National Health Policy 2017 by replacing the previous policy which was framed 15 years ago in 2002. It aims at providing healthcare in an “assured manner” to all by addressing current and emerging challenges arising from the ever changing socio-economic, epidemiological and technological scenarios. It aims to raise public healthcare… Continue reading National Health Policy 2017
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 30
1. Discuss the importance of creating high-quality jobs in the industry and services sector.(GS 3) Live Mint Introduction:- By the end of this decade, India will have around 800 million people between 20 and 65 years of age or what can be loosely considered to be the potential labour force. To accommodate it, it becomes even… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 30
Antarctica Treaty and India
Context India is drafting a dedicated Antarctica policy and a law to have a clear policy on the consequences of its activities in the region. Dakshin Gangotri, has weakened and become just a supply base. A committee that includes Biman Patel, Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat National Law University, has been asked to draft the new ‘Antarctica law.’… Continue reading Antarctica Treaty and India
Need of new National Education policy
Context K. Kasturirangan to head the committee commissioned for drafting the National Education Policy Educational system of India necessitates a complete overhaul in the Education Policy. Current state Of National Education Policy The PEW Research Centre in New York, released a research study stating that Indian school educational system is at the bottom of the… Continue reading Need of new National Education policy
Must Read News Articles – June 30
Archives GS 1 Social issues A school without textbooks: (Indian Express, Editorial) We need to nurture skills, encourage children to engage with environment. GS 2 Government policies The task before the sentinel: (The Hindu, Editorial) It is time the Chief Justice of India set up the larger Bench to examine privacy challenges to Aadhaar. Parliament and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 30
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 30
Archives 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. 1. Discuss the importance of creating high-quality jobs in the industry and services sector. (GS 3) Live Mint 2. How can ‘Make in India’ address the constraints in the manufacturing… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 30
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 29
Archives 1.What was the primary cause of the World War 2? Also, Discuss the contribution of India in World War 2.(GS 1) Link-1 | Link-2 Primary cause of the world war II:- There are many causes which led slowly to WWII but the primary cause which triggered the war is certainly the failure of appeasement In the… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 29
Afghan- India flight corridor
CONTEXT Afghanistan- India ballooning their bi-lateral relationship with inaugurating an air flight corridor service. The cargo flies over the airspace of Pakistan letting behind the main stumbling block. THE INDIA-AFGHANISTAN CORRIDOR The corridor was inaugurated by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at Kabul International Airport on 19th June, 2017. For the first time, a cargo will… Continue reading Afghan- India flight corridor
Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill: The Controversy
Context The Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill has brought controversy over whether it amounts to encroaching on the domain of the States. All you need to know about the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill In April, 2017, the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr.… Continue reading Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill: The Controversy
Implications of U.S-North Korea tension
Context The escalating conflict between US and North Korea could be turned into a diplomatic opportunity. Washington leaves no stone unturned to get the Americans free from their detention in North Korea. Trump and North Korea The Korean crisis has worsened since President Donald Trump took office early this year. Even after repeated warnings, North… Continue reading Implications of U.S-North Korea tension
