ANDHRA PRADESH: REMARKABLE INCREASE IN TIGER NUMBERS
Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology, Prelims Why in news? There is an increase in number of adult and sub-adult Tigers in Andhra Pradesh during the last five years. Introduction Of the less than 4,000 Tigers in the world, India accounts for 75%. A massive conservation effort spearheaded by the Forest Department and many global NGOs […]
THE MAJORITY CANNOT AFFORD A BALANCED DIET
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction New analysis from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows that hundreds of millions of people in India above the international poverty line of $1.90 purchasing power parity (PPP) per person per day cannot afford a healthy or nutritious diet. This analysis confirms the fact that the problem of […]
WHEN CAN A GOVERNOR USE HIS DISCRETION?
Focus: GS-II Governance, Polity Why in news? Rajasthan Governor returning the fresh proposal by the state Cabinet – seeking to convene a session of the Assembly – has raised fresh legal questions on the powers of the Governor. Who has the powers to summon the House? It is the Governor acting on the aid and […]
AN OPPORTUNITY TO RESHAPE HEALTH CARE
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction Indian health care has been increasingly privatised over the last few decades which has led to intense market competition. COVID-19 has led to a dramatic reduction in the numbers of patients seeking care which is especially true of planned, non-urgent problems including procedures and surgeries. Procedures such as knee replacements […]
NEEDED, A MAP FOR INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY
Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction India was the de facto leader of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and was seen as a natural rising power in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Region. When it comes to neighbouring countries: India has historical and cultural ties with Nepal, enjoys traditional goodwill and […]
28th July – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Needed, a map for India’s foreign policy An opportunity to reshape health care When can a Governor use his discretion? The majority cannot afford a balanced diet NEEDED, A MAP FOR INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction India was the de facto leader of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 28 July 2020
Contents Andhra Pradesh: Remarkable increase in tiger numbers What was said about India and Bangladesh? China meets Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal Ministers Govt. to go ahead with divestment of PSUs RBI governor: 5 Points to reignite the economy 5 Rafales head to India Israeli team arrives for trials of COVID-19 tests ANDHRA PRADESH: REMARKABLE INCREASE IN […]
28 July 2020, Current Affairs Quiz
PIB 27th July
Contents Schemes, Bulk Drugs Parks & Medical Devices Parks BIS Mobile App ‘BIS-Care’ India and Indonesia: Bilateral Defence Cooperation KRCNet and Mobile App “Mausam” launched SCHEMES, BULK DRUGS PARKS & MEDICAL DEVICES PARKS Focus: GS-III Industry and Infrastructure Why in news? Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers launched four schemes of Department of Pharmaceuticals for […]