Context The recent faceoff at Doklam is a message about China’s ire at India building alliances with its adversaries in Asia, and with the US. Background India China Bhutan standoff over Doklam Plateau A change of mindset is vital Ever since the Doklam crisis began this summer, strategists in India have been hostage to what… Continue reading Doklam conflict might be much more than a mere territorial issue
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 27, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – July 27, 2017
Archives Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below: ‘Privacy a fundamental but wholly qualified right’(The Hindu) : Privacy a fundamental but wholly qualified right India pressed to open up procurement (The Hindu) : India forced to open up its public procurement (Indian Express,
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 28, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – July 28, 2017
Archives Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below: Public health, private players? : ( The Hindu Editorial ) Need to promote Self help groups for all round development Public Health in India No logic in extending length of patents : ( Live Mint, )
Structure of dowry in India
Context: To curb the misuse of anti-dowry law the Supreme Court ordered the setting up of family-welfare-committees in all districts under the supervision of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). Explanation: The Dowry system in India refers to the durable goods, cash, and real or movable property that the bride’s family gives to the bridegroom,… Continue reading Structure of dowry in India
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 27
Archives 1. In the last few decades, India has seen an increasing number of people migrating from rural areas to urban cities in search of work and for better living conditions. In this context, suggest steps to be taken by the government to address the growing slum issue.(GS 1) | | TOI Introduction:- Marginalisation and… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 27
Public Health in India
Context: NITI Aayog has unveiled a program in which the private providers will take charge of any tier1 and tier2 district. Explanation: The public health system in India comprises a set of state-owned health care facilities funded and controlled by the government of India. Some of these are controlled by agencies of the central government… Continue reading Public Health in India
Hydropower Projects in India
Context Hydropower projects needs attention as territorial disputes may affect the functioning. Hydropower Generation Hydropower is a renewable energy resource because it uses the Earth’s water cycle to generate electricity. Water evaporates from the Earth’s surface, forms clouds, precipitates back to earth, and flows toward the ocean. The movement of water as it flows downstream… Continue reading Hydropower Projects in India
India forced to open up its Public Procurement
Context Pressure is mounting on India to open up its more than $300 billion-worth public procurement market under the proposed mega Free Trade Agreement (FTA) called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Opening up of Public Procurement Public procurement in India needs to be opened up to ensure greater competition. While privatization of public assets… Continue reading India forced to open up its Public Procurement
