Must Read News Articles – January 7th, 2019

Archives GS 2 Rana extradition unlikely before 2023, indicates U.S. Indian agencies will have to wait a little longer before Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case is extradited here from the U.S. Railways propose new security plan at stations Railways is planning to seal stations just like airports and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 7th, 2019

Must Read News Articles – January 6th, 2019

Archives GS 2 In a first, Mallya declared a ‘fugitive economic offender’ He is the first person to be declared so under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act and government can now confiscate all his properties. MGNREGA scheme faces fund shortage The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act scheme is facing a severe fund crunch,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 6th, 2019

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

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 3, 2019

Archives Q 1) What do you mean by surrogacy? What are the major concerns associated with commercial surrogacy in India? Critically discuss the Surrogacy (Regulation) bill, 2016 (GS-2) Answer: Surrogacy refers to a contract in which a woman carries a pregnancy “for” another couple. Major concerns wrt commercial surrogacy: Deaths of surrogate mothers due to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 3, 2019

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