analytical report of the National Health Profile-2018 Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare released an Analytical Report of the National Health Profile-2018 prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI), under the aegis of the Directorate General of Health Services at Patna, today. The National Health Profile covers demographic, […]
Read MoreIndia-Russia summits 2018 India needs to stand firm on its deep engagement with Russia in coming months,India-Russia summits India-Russia summits have traditionally been short on time and ceremony and big on productivity. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 22-hour visit to Delhi last week was no exception. On Friday, the two countries announced a number of agreements, including a $5.43 […]
Read MoreGovt releases agri census; farm sector sees rise in female participation The average size of operational holding declined to 1.08 hectares (ha) in 2015-16 compared to 1.15 ha in 2010-11 Small and marginal farmers own just 47.3% of crop area, shows farm census While farms got more fragmented between 2010-11 and 2015-16, holdings continue to […]
Read MoreSikkim’s Pakyong airport – inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi Sikkim’s Pakyong airport – inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi today – is nothing short of an engineering marvel! PM Modi arrived in Sikkim on Sunday evening in an MI-8 chopper from West Bengal’s Bagdogra and inaugurated the Pakyong airport today morning. Spread across 201 acres, the Pakyong airport […]
Read MoreQ.1 Which of the following statements are correct regarding different generations of bio – fuels? First-generation biofuels are those which are made from feedstocks that can also be consumed as human food. Second-generation fuels are produced from sustainable feedstock but these feedstocks are not normally used for human consumption. Third generation fuels are obtained from algae. Which […]
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Read MoreUKPCS 2016 MAINS WRITTING PRACTICE – INDIAN economy ,11th Sept17 Q1 CRITICALLY EXAMINE THE 15 YEAR VISION DOCUMENT intitiative by NITI Ayog.250 words Q2 WRITE ABOUT INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT INDEX .50 WORDS Q3 WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY CASHLESS ECONOMY.WHAT MEASURES TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO BOOST IT .250 WORDS Q4 WRITE THE EFFECT OF DEMONETISATION ON […]
Read MoreHere, in a Q&A form, is the essence of Economic Survey 2015-16, which sets the context for Union Budget 2016-17 How is India doing? Pretty good for an economy where exports have declined and private investment remains weak How much will India grow by in 2015-16? 7-7.75% Next year, 2016-17? 7-7.75% Is that the fastest […]
Read MoreInvesting in the right infrastructure The inadequacies of the country’s rule of law mechanisms have a real and extensive economic cost The government’s continued focus on investing in India’s infrastructure is welcome. However, this focus has almost entirely ignored one critical area where the infrastructure is so decrepit that its condition is severely restricting the […]
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