Malnutrition is a condition where body receives lower nutrition content than what it requires. As per Global Analysis Report 2018, India leads in number of total malnutrition cases in world. It accounts to 1/3rd such cases. Causes are: Poverty : low purchasing power hinder the procurement of nutrition. Irregular eating and feeding can lead to […]
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The NRC for State of Assam was finally released on 31 August 2019. The process of 6 years finally culminated and left out over 19 lakh citizens of the state. There have been statements from ministers to allow for legal trial & assistance to ‘foreigners’ by tribunals but must apply before 120 days. The NRC
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The Ease of Living Report under the ‘Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ providers 4 pillars and 15 categories which every city must self-assess for meeting aspirations of its people. One of the most important pillars is that ‘GOVERNANCE’ and ‘INSTITUTIONAL’ category. Ease of living must ensure good governance & utmost institutional assistance. The Lok
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Artificial Intelligence is a technology in which information from required sources are collected and processed to take an accurate decision. E.g. AI in predicting the Monsoonal parameters helps for agriculture. Analysis of AI: Significance of AI: a) AI helps in Banking Sector to identify the loan defaulters. b) It is used in National Security for
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Monetary policy committee conducted its third bi-annual RBI policy review in August 2019. Here are the key highlights of RBI Policy meet Key highlights of RBI Monetary Policy Review Low economic growth forecasts RBI has revised GDP growth forecast to 6.9% (from earlier 7%) for 2019-20. Why is GDP growth rate declining in India? GDP
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Summary of Yojana and Kurukshetra magazine Yoga & Alternative Systems of Medicine The word yoga was first mentioned in the Rig-Veda, but its philosophy was given by Sage Panini in his book Yoga Sutra. The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root yuj (“to yoke”) and is generally translated as “union of the individual atma
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Innovation & India India’s ranking in the Global Innovation Index – Among around 140 nations, during the past five years, India’s ranking has slipped from 66 (2013) to 76 (2014) to 81 (2015) and has now recovered from to 66 (2016 and 60 (2017), to 57th in 2018. Invention or Innovation? Invention is a subset
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Power Sector in India India has electrified all its villages. Data showed that all of India six lakh census villages have now been electrified. Electrified means the village is connected to power grid. Issues that have plagued the sector: Present & Future Poorly designed and implemented schemes Install electrical connections to about 30 million homes
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Interim Budget 2019 Agriculture and Farm Sector Total allocation for sector has an increase of 73% The PMKISAN scheme provides guaranteed income of INR 6000 per year Interest subvention of 2% announced for natural calamities and 3% relaxation for loans MSMEs 2% interest rebate for MSMEs registered under GST for loans up to INR 1
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Major Highlights in Yojana and Kurushetra magazines The most important sector covered are Indian textile sector with Art and craft industry and handloom industry. Khadi industry is also a major highlight for this month. Another important highlight is rural tourism. Indian Textile and Handloom Industry Indian policymakers ruled out fast domestic industrial expansion in a
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Major highlights of Yojana and Kurushetra magazine In this article, we have presented major highlights of Yojana and Kurushetra magazines for May 2019. Energy sector in India PM Modi called for supportive relationship between producers and customers and encouraged optimal use of the IEF platform. He further said that the country’s refineries are on track
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It is part three of series of quizzes based upon various schemes which were in news during last one year. This quiz is based upon schemes related to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Following schemes are asked here 47% of the times candidate didn’t have any information about the compnay they are applying for.
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It is part two of series of quizzes based upon various schemes which were in news during last one year. This quiz is based upon schemes related to Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s welfare. Following schemes are asked here National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana Online Portal “ENSURE” Pradhan Mantri
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This is part one of series of quizzes based upon various schemes which were in news during last one year. This quiz is based upon schemes related to Ministry of Women and Child Development. Following schemes are asked here Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Mahila Police Volunteers (MPVs) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana SHe- Box
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This is fifth article/Video in series of 6 article/videos on Social Issues related to health for year 2018-19. In this video following issues has been discussed. UN Interagency Task Force (UNIATF) World Breastfeeding Week Horizon 2020 Eat Right Movement Bombali Virus Strain You should attempt the quiz after watching video. The quiz is given at
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This is sixth and final article/Video in series of 6 article/videos on Social Issues related to health for year 2018-19. In this video following issues has been discussed. 1.International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) 2.Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis 3.Fortified Rice 4.“AYUSH” finds a place in English Language Now you should attempt following quiz. [WpProQuiz
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Since economics is all about managing money and finance, the best jobs for economics graduates are in banks. The following are 10 government job exams for economics graduates: Top government jobs exams for economics graduates RBI Grade B The Reserve Bank of India conducts exam for Grade B officers. The exam details are as given
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Top 10 government job exams for management graduates SAIL MTA The Steel Authority of India Ltd. Conducts the Management Trainee exam annually. The details are as follows: Job Profile The job profile for management trainees involves receiving training and performing duties, learning various tasks, meeting performance goals and many more. Salary The average salary
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According to 2011 Agriculture census, more than 60% of Indian population works in Agriculture sector. This sector is most important politically and geographically and quality institutions and qualified officers are required to grow and manage this sector. In this article, we have listed down top government jobs in agriculture sector in India. List of top
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Insurance sector is one of the major sector which are termed as rising stars in Indian economy. According to market research, heath insurance in India is around 30% whereas it is 90% in United States of America. There is scope of lot of jobs in government as well as private sector in insurance industry. In
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