Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 18

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words

Time: 30 Minutes

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Q.1) A report of the Lancet Commission on pollution and health states that people die prematurely every year from diseases caused by outdoor and indoor air pollution. In this context highlight the main causes of air pollution.  How can this crisis be solved? (GS-3)

The Hindu

Q.2) With a huge demand for innovation in drugs and material devices to address the rising disease burden, the demand for the creation of clinical trials in the country has come to the fore. In the light of the statement discuss the need for local clinical trials and what are the roadblocks in this? (GS-2)

The Hindu

Q.3)The Union Cabinet has cleared the National Medical Commission Bill, which does away with the Medical Council of India (MCI) and replaces it with a regulator that will do away with “heavy handed regulatory control”. In light of the statement highlight the key features of the Bill. (GS-2)

Indian Express