Month: March 2017
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National Health Policy, 2017 : Weekly Important Articles
Context The Union Cabinet in its meeting has approved the National Health Policy, 2017 (NHP, 2017). The Policy seeks to reach everyone in a comprehensive integrated way to move towards wellness. It aims at achieving universal health coverage and delivering quality health care services to all at affordable cost. Background The National Health Policy, 2017…
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Ganga and Yamuna given legal rights : Weekly Important Articles
The issue in news The Ganga and Yamuna—have been granted legal rights by the Uttarakhand high court. Both rivers originate in Uttarakhand —the states and their rivers—are precious by definition not only for the future of those living in the state but for others living elsewhere in India, a point noted by the court. The…
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Weekly Prizes Update: Mains Marathon Answer Writing Practice
Hello Aspirants, We will come up with the Weekly Winners of Mains Marathon Answer Writing practice regularly from now. While coming up with the winners list, we will give priority to: Consistency Answer Quality Active Participation. The Winners/Top Contributors would be gifted ONE UPSC Answer Writing Notebook ? for FREE! The winners would be shortlisted from the Mains Marathon…
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Weekly Important Articles : March Week 4
We have come up with Weekly Important Articles for March 4th Week. Click Here To Download Weekly Important Articles Week 4 Did you like the Compilation? Do give us suggestions/feedback to improve the same 🙂 More About the Initiative: Weekly Important Articles is an Initiative started by ForumIAS to cover important issues relevant to UPSC Civil services preparation. Weekly…
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 23
Following are the Suggested Answers for Mains Marathon, March 23: 1.The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes.” Discuss. (GS 2) “भारतीय राजनीतिक पार्टी प्रणाली परिवर्तन के ऐसे दौर से गुजर रही है , जो अंतरविरोधो और विरोधाभास से भरा प्रतीत होता है |”चर्चा कीजिए|…
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UPSC Interview Transcript: Vinay Mittal Board, 29th March
Date– 29 March- Forenoon Board– Vinay Mittal Background– IIT ( Mechanical) State-UP Employment– Manufacturing Consultancy Firm Hobbies-Teaching, Table Tennis, Optional– Geography Chairman– Why did you choose geography? Why not make it compulsory to opt for graduation subject in optional? Why did hockey lost its prominent position? ( played hockey in school as well as college) Isn’t…
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UPSC Interview Transcript: B S Bassi Board, 28th March
Interview Board: B S Bassi Date: 28 march Forenoon Background: BTech Biotech Employment: Solar Sector Chairman What are the current prices in solar sector Do you think they are sustainable? Are they cheaper than coal based generation Cooking your hobby or out of necessity? Tell me some dishes of awadhi cuisine Member 1 How to…
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 22
Following are the Suggested Answers for Mains Marathon, March 22: 1.India has among the lowest pooled expenditure for health care. Discuss the reasons. (GS 1) भारत का स्वास्थ्य देखभाल के लिए बहुत कम पूल्ड व्यय है। कारणों पर चर्चा करें। The Hindu Background: India has among the lowest pooled expenditure for health care; between 2004-2014, approximately 4-7%…
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 21
Following are the Suggested Answers for Mains Marathon, March 21: 1.How can the government increase the formalization of Indian economy? Also, discuss the concerns regarding the same. (GS 3) सरकार कैसे भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था का औपचारिकरण बढ़ा सकती है? साथ ही, इसके बारे में आने वाले चिंताओं पर चर्चा करें। Live Mint How to increase formalisation of Indian economy:-…