Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as ‘Arab Spring’ originally started from
Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as ‘Arab Spring’ originally started from(2014) a) Egypt b) Lebanon c) Syria d) Tunisia Answer: D Self explanatory
The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following?
The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following? 1 Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level 2 Purchasing power parity at national level 3 Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at national level Select the correct answer using […]
Sedition Law
Bridging The Health Policy To Execution Chasm
Context In April this year, the Union government released a guidance document on the setting up of a ‘public health and management cadre’ (PHMC) as well as revised editions of the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) — for ensuring quality health care in government facilities. Relevance GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social […]
Constitutional Battle Between Governor and Government
Context The Supreme Court’s action in ordering the release of A G Perarivalan, a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has resulted in mixed reactions. Relevance GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Dimensions of the Article Background Role of MDMA Use of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 May 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 May 2022 Contents The constitutional battle between governor and government Bridging the health policy to execution chasm The Constitutional Battle Between Governor and Government Context The Supreme Court’s action in ordering the release of A G Perarivalan, a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has resulted in mixed reactions. […]
How To Prepare For UPSC Prelim 2023?
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the UPSC is done to recruit candidates that are suitable for IAS, IPS, IFS, and other services. Millions of people apply for these exams but only a few make it through the exams and get selected. This makes the present-day candidates with lingering questions like how to prepare […]
What is Retinoblastoma?
Context: Retinoblastoma is the most common eye cancer occurring in young children. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is retinoblastoma? Symptoms Retinoblastoma disease burden How is retinoblastoma detected? What is retinoblastoma? It is the most common cancer in the eye (malignant tumor) in small children. It can occur in one or both […]
What is Polio?
Context: Mozambique identified its first case of wild poliovirus Type 1 this week after a child contracted the disease. It is the country’s first such case since 1992 and the second imported case of wild poliovirus in Southern Africa this year. An outbreak was reported in Malawi earlier this year. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions […]
Current Affairs Quiz 21 May 2022
