Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Search committee on Lokpal to shortlist a panel of names for chairperson and members by Feb end 2019 Main Issue: Delay in the appointment of Lokpal Recently an NGO had filed a contempt petition against the government for not appointing the Lokpal despite an April 2017 judgment… Continue reading 7 PM | Nudged into action: on the Lokpal Act| 19 January, 2019
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7 PM | Demographic Disparity in India and its Implications | 19 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: According to a recent research note there is a lack of homogeneity in the demographic transition across states in India. Regional Disparity in India’s demographic change The demographic character of India’s population is changing rapidly; however there is huge heterogeneity across regions and states as evident from… Continue reading 7 PM | Demographic Disparity in India and its Implications | 19 January, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 18, 2019
Archives Q.1) Recently, Manipur became the first to pass a law against lynching. Discuss the significance and limitations of the Manipur Protection from Mob Violence Bill, 2018 Answer: The Manipur Assembly recently passed the Manipur Protection from Mob Violence Bill, 2018, becoming the first state in India to pass a law on mob lynching. Provisions… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 18, 2019
Must Read News Articles – January 19th, 2019
Archives GS 2 Rural housing achieves only 66% target With two and a half months to go for the end of this financial year, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Grameen) scheme to provide housing for the rural poor has achieved only 66% of its target to complete one crore houses. Nudged into action The court… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 19th, 2019
IMPORTANT: Registration for the Entrance test for SFG Batch 2 will be closed today (19th Jan) by 5 PM.
Dear Students, Registration for the Entrance test for SFG Batch 2 for Prelims 2019 will be closed today (19th Jan) by 5 PM. If you haven’t registered for the same, please register by 5 PM. Admit card for the same will be released today (19th Jan) by 7 PM. Registration link: academy.forumias.com/registration For all details: blog.forumias.com/sfgbatch2… Continue reading IMPORTANT: Registration for the Entrance test for SFG Batch 2 will be closed today (19th Jan) by 5 PM.
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : January 18, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 18, 2019
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7 PM | DGP appointment: SC dismisses pleas |18 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Supreme Court rejected a plea filed by five states to appoint the DGP through an internal state committee rather than UPSC. All five states (Punjab, West Bengal, Kerala, Bihar and Haryana)wanted modification in the apex court orders passed in 2006 which provided for directions pertaining police… Continue reading 7 PM | DGP appointment: SC dismisses pleas |18 January, 2019
7 PM | Antimicrobial Resistance in India- An Analysis | 18 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here What is antimicrobial resistance? Antimicrobial resistance is resistance of a microorganism to an antimicrobial drug that was originally effective for treatment of infections caused by it. Among AMR, antibacterial resistance (ABR) is of prime concern. Microorganisms that develop antimicrobial resistance are called “superbugs” Antimicrobial Resistance in India- Statistics… Continue reading 7 PM | Antimicrobial Resistance in India- An Analysis | 18 January, 2019
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 18, 2019
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