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Current Affairs Notes
Kerala Floods 2018 – Please Join Us in Rescue and Recovery
Kerala Floods 2018: Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years. Never before had the State witnessed a calamity of this scale. 80 dams opened, 300+ lives lost and 2,25000+ people are in about 1500+ relief camps. Please join us in rescue and recovery. Kerala Floods - How can you help in … [Read more...] about Kerala Floods 2018 – Please Join Us in Rescue and Recovery
North India-South India Divide – Is there a Growing Regional Divide in India?
Is there a Growing Regional Divide in India? The North India-South India Divide became a topic of debate recently when former Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah raised the issue of North developing at South's expense. This is what Siddaramaiah had said Historically, the South has been … [Read more...] about North India-South India Divide – Is there a Growing Regional Divide in India?
The Core of the Core Schemes, Core Schemes, and Major Central Sector Schemes in Union Budget 2018
Do you know that Central Government Schemes are classified into Core of the Core Schemes, Core Schemes, and Major Central Sector Schemes in Union Budget 2018? Centrally Sponsored Schemes vs Central Sector Schemes Actually, the two major classifications of Central Government Schemes are Centrally … [Read more...] about The Core of the Core Schemes, Core Schemes, and Major Central Sector Schemes in Union Budget 2018
The Problems of Medical Education in India – Should the Medical Council of India (MCI) be Scrapped?
In this post, we analyze the problems of Medical Education in India. We will also see if the inefficient working of Medical Council of India (MCI) has compounded the problems in the health sector. Then we analyze what government had done to alleviate the situation. Finally, we will examine what all … [Read more...] about The Problems of Medical Education in India – Should the Medical Council of India (MCI) be Scrapped?
SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act – Recent Issues and Court Rulings
Dalits (SC) and Tribals (ST) are the most marginalized sections of Indian society. Many atrocities have been committed against them since time immemorial. The SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act protects them against discrimination and atrocities. However, the SC/ST act can never be called a … [Read more...] about SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act – Recent Issues and Court Rulings
Blockchain Technology-Everything you need to know in layman’s language
Blockchain technology has become a regular news item with the emergence of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Today, Blockchain technology is disrupting almost all markets, changing the way we do our day-to-day business. Yes, blockchain technology is changing our world. Let's decode the latest … [Read more...] about Blockchain Technology-Everything you need to know in layman’s language
Internet of Things (IoT) – A Simple Explanation
Who orders vegetables for your home? You or your parents do that, right? But what if tomorrow, your refrigerator directly orders for vegetables after analysing the shortage in stock? Yes, that is possible with the emergence of a new concept called the Internet of Things (IoT). What is the "Internet … [Read more...] about Internet of Things (IoT) – A Simple Explanation
Trade War – Who will be the winner in the US-China Conflict?
Economists are warning that the world is on the verge of an all-out trade war. With US President Donald Trump imposing a lot of taxes on imports, and China hitting back with similar measures, there is every possibility that world will witness a new war - a trade war - in the coming months. What is … [Read more...] about Trade War – Who will be the winner in the US-China Conflict?
How many months of current affairs are required for IAS Prelims Exam?
How many months of current affairs are to be studied for UPSC Prelims and Mains? UPSC aspirants are generally confused about how many months of current affairs are required for IAS Exam. They get different pieces of advice like 6 months, 1 year, 1.5 years, 2 years etc - from different … [Read more...] about How many months of current affairs are required for IAS Prelims Exam?
