'Obamacare' is the nickname given to a law - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) - passed by the US Congress. President Barack Obama signed the bill on March 23, 2010. Obamacare tried to reform both the healthcare and health insurance industries in America. But this act was not … [Read more...] about Obamacare: Why is the Affordable Care Act (ACA) so controversial?
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One Rank One Pension Scheme (OROP): Made easy to learn
One Rank One Pension (OROP) has been in news for many years. This article covers the details of the concept of One Rank One Pension (OROP) in a manner which is easily understandable to our readers. What is One Rank One Pension (OROP) concept? One Rank One Pension (OROP) means the payment of … [Read more...] about One Rank One Pension Scheme (OROP): Made easy to learn
ClearIAS UPSC CSE Interview Program 2016-17
ClearIAS has launched an interview program for those candidates who are appearing for the UPSC Civil Services Personality Test. Our interview program will be offered free of cost to all candidates who cleared UPSC CSE Main exam. Note: ClearIAS Interview Program for 2017-18 will be launched only … [Read more...] about ClearIAS UPSC CSE Interview Program 2016-17
Non-Performing Assets (NPA): How serious is India’s bad loan problem?
When the borrower stops paying interest or principal on a loan, the lender will lose money. Such a loan is known as Non-Performing Asset (NPA). Indian Banking industry is seriously affected by Non-Performing Assets. In the best interest of our readers, we have come up with a comprehensive post on … [Read more...] about Non-Performing Assets (NPA): How serious is India’s bad loan problem?
Rare Earth Elements (REE): Why are they strategically important?
Rare Earth Elements (REE) are metals that have many similar properties. The global demand for rare earth elements has increased significantly in line with their expansion into high-end technology, environment, and economic areas. In this post, we see the importance of Rare Earth Elements and their … [Read more...] about Rare Earth Elements (REE): Why are they strategically important?
Supercomputers: Everything you need to know about
Supercomputers have a high level of computing performance compared to a general purpose computer. In this post, we cover all details of supercomputers like history, performance, application etc. We will also see top 3 supercomputers and the National Supercomputing Mission. What is a … [Read more...] about Supercomputers: Everything you need to know about
Neduvasal Hydrocarbon Project Controversy: Everything you need to know
A village named Neduvasal in the Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu has recently been in the news headlines. The reason is the launch of a hydrocarbon project. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about the Neduvasal Hydrocarbon Project controversy and policies like the Discovered … [Read more...] about Neduvasal Hydrocarbon Project Controversy: Everything you need to know
Classical Dances of India: Everything you need to know about
India is known for its rich cultural legacy. Performing arts like classical dances are integral parts of Indian culture. This is a mega-post which cover the details of all classical dances in India. Origin of classical dances Most of the classical dance forms originated in temples. Worshipping was … [Read more...] about Classical Dances of India: Everything you need to know about
Simultaneous Elections: Will this be good for India?
The idea of holding elections simultaneously to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies is recently in the news after it got a push from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In this article let us discuss the concept of simultaneous elections, its advantages, disadvantages, feasibility, and other … [Read more...] about Simultaneous Elections: Will this be good for India?
Oil Spill Disasters: Why Indian Disaster Management Process needs a Review?
On 28 January 2017 two ships collided off Kamarajar Port Limited’s (KPL) harbour and resulted in a major oil spill disaster. The Chennai Oil Spill resulted in irreversible environmental damage. The spill has also underscored the incapacity of the state to handle such incidents and has raised many … [Read more...] about Oil Spill Disasters: Why Indian Disaster Management Process needs a Review?
