Context There is a rapid rise in the share of the old i.e. 60 years or more and associated morbidities, especially sharply rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and disabilities. Though life expectancy is increasing, but also the rate of chronic disease is increasing in older community. Indian Human Development Survey (IHDP) 2015 According to the findings… Continue reading Needs of chronic disease prevention in old age population
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 6
1. Why should creating more jobs be a priority for the government? Discuss some reasons for the slow pace of job creation in India.(GS 3) Live Mint-1 | Live Mint-2 Why should creating more jobs be a priority for the government ? India has a great demographic opportunity because it will have a growing population in an… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 6
US seek alternatives as North Korea raise the stakes
Context Exploring ingenious options is crucial for Trump administration to counter North Korea What happened so far? North Korea, in defiance of worldwide pressure, test-fired an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) a few days ago, that threatens to strike the US mainland. The missile reportedly reached an altitude of 2,802 kilometers (1,741 miles), its highest… Continue reading US seek alternatives as North Korea raise the stakes
Update: Prelims Marathon to come at 7 PM
The questions would be published in the evening everyday around 7 PM, except Saturday and Sunday. The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you have maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2018. Today is Science and Technology Quiz. Note: Questions would mostly be Current Affairs based. Questions from… Continue reading Update: Prelims Marathon to come at 7 PM
Must Read News Articles – July 6
Archives GS 1 Social Issues Before the sluice gates close: (The Hindu, Editorial) The Sardar Sarovar project cannot be complete without resettlement of the thousands displaced or affected. GS 2 International groupings and agreements India, Israel to set up $40 mn research fund: (The Hindu) Form strategic partnership, call for strong measures against terrorists, terror organisations,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 6
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 6
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. Why should creating more jobs be a priority for the government? Discuss some reasons for the slow pace of job creation in India. (GS 3) Live Mint-1 |… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 6
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 5
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Chances of AFSPA getting lifted from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
Context The Centre is considering partial removal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The move towards lifting AFSPA The Ministry has asked the two BJP-ruled States for their views on AFSPA withdrawal. The Ministryis now open to reviewing the stringent law in other States like Manipur. The Ministry… Continue reading Chances of AFSPA getting lifted from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
Compulsory Marriage Registration: A Necessary Reform
Context: The Law Commission has recommended making registration of marriages compulsory. Current Issue: In its 270th Report submitted to the Union Law Ministry, the law commission has recommended to the Centre that registration of marriages be legally mandated with a fine for non-compliance. For this, the law panel has sought an amendment to the Registration of… Continue reading Compulsory Marriage Registration: A Necessary Reform
