Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of August 2022 – Fourth week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2022. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – August, 2022 – 4th week
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: symptoms, treatment and prevention, explained
Source: The post is based on the article “Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: symptoms, treatment and prevention, explained” published in Indian Express on 31st August 2022. What is the News? There has been a spike in cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease(HFMD) in Mumbai. As per data provided by the state’s public health department,… Continue reading Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: symptoms, treatment and prevention, explained
Explained: What is the UN High Seas Treaty, why have countries failed to agree on it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is the UN High Seas Treaty, why have countries failed to agree on it?” published in Indian Express on 30th August 2022. What is the News? Negotiations, involving 168 countries including the European Union on a UN High Seas treaty for protecting oceans, failed. What… Continue reading Explained: What is the UN High Seas Treaty, why have countries failed to agree on it?
MGNREGA, NCRB, insurance data point to unabated strain at middle and lower ends of income distribution
Source: The post is based on the article “MGNREGA, NCRB, insurance data point to unabated strain at middle and lower ends of income distribution” published in Indian Express on 31st August 2022. What is the News? After contracting in 2020-21, the Indian economy is expected to recover sharply in 2021-22. This year, the Reserve Bank… Continue reading MGNREGA, NCRB, insurance data point to unabated strain at middle and lower ends of income distribution
Greening Initiatives of India’s Coal Sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Greening Initiatives of India’s Coal Sector” published in PIB on 30th August 2022. What is the News? The Coal Ministry has been taking various greening initiatives to support India’s targets against climate change. What are the greening initiatives of India’s Coal Sector? The coal industry is aiming… Continue reading Greening Initiatives of India’s Coal Sector
Delhi Police first force to make forensic probe mandatory
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi Police first force to make forensic probe mandatory” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2022. What is the News? Delhi Police has become the first police force in the country to make collection of forensic evidence mandatory in crimes punishable by more than six years. Why… Continue reading Delhi Police first force to make forensic probe mandatory
EAC-PM Releases the Competitiveness Roadmap for India@100
Source: The post is based on the article “EAC-PM Releases the Competitiveness Roadmap for India@100” published in PIB on 30th August 2022. What is the News? Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister(EAC-PM) has released the ‘Competitiveness Roadmap for India@100’ Report. What is the Competitiveness Roadmap for India@100 Report? Prepared by: EAC-PM in collaboration with the… Continue reading EAC-PM Releases the Competitiveness Roadmap for India@100
Nearly 60% of fake money seized in 2021 were of ₹2,000 denomination: NCRB
Source: The post is based on the article “Nearly 60% of fake money seized in 2021 were of ₹2,000 denomination: NCRB” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2022. What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released a report titled “Crime in India 2021 report”. What does this report say about fake… Continue reading Nearly 60% of fake money seized in 2021 were of ₹2,000 denomination: NCRB
Explained | Challenging the Special Marriage Act 1954
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Challenging the Special Marriage Act, 1954” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Special Marriage Act,1954?3 What are the provisions challenged under the Act?4 Why have these provisions challenged by the petitioner? What is the News?… Continue reading Explained | Challenging the Special Marriage Act 1954
Drop the phone checking, draft surveillance curbing orders
Source: The post is based on an article “Drop the phone checking, draft surveillance curbing orders” published in the “The Hindu” on 31st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India; GS 3 Indian Security Relevance: Surveillance and Intelligence Reforms in India News: Recently, the Supreme Court has looked into the… Continue reading Drop the phone checking, draft surveillance curbing orders
