According to NGO PRATHAN’S Annual status of Education Reports (ASER). “Only 30% around of children enrolling in class 1 graduate from class 12; and those who do they do not require skills and the major reason behind this is lack of quality of teachers in India. What should be the quality of teachers? He must […]
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Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana is a government of India initiative to empower deprived sections, aim to achieve integrated development of selected villages by the convergent implementation of all referent control and state scheme. Launched in March 2010, to be implemented in 7000 villages with more than 50% sc population.
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Looking at agriculture from the social safety net laws is perhaps the reason behind agriculture not being treated as an income generator, and this itself has most of the time contributed to farm distress. Critically analyze the statement w.r.t. various competitive support offers made through different income security schemes for the farmers. The political discourse
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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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For several years, Agriculture Development has been the main target for India to ensure food security and poverty alienation. Also, about 68% of India’s more than 1 billion people depend directly or indirectly on agriculture even today. But, when we say SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE thus essence is: seeking to sustain farmers, resources and communities by promoting
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This is a dialogue between Mr. Curious (C) and Mr. Omniscient (O) regarding RCEP agreement. C: Today it is big news that India has exited from RCEP agreement. Why India has decided to do so. Is it good for India? What is RCEP? Why do countries entered into this type of agreement? O: Easy-2… You
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UGC NET Exam is the basic eligibility criteria for entering in the education industry and it acts as a minimum qualification for Assistant Professorship. Also, the creamy layer gets to avail the benefit of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This exam was conducted by from 18th December 2018 till 22nd December 2018 by NTA (National Testing
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Automation can be stated as “the use of a computer to control the process of operation.” Industrial Revolution has always created jobs for humankind. The steam engine is a product of the first Industrial revolution added strength to humans muscles. In a similar way, the A.I as a result of the 4th Industrial revolution will
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Space debris is referred to the natural debris like of meteoroids etc as well as debris from mass of defunct, artificially created object in space, especially in earth’s orbit. Space debris is a threat: More than 5 lakhs pieces of considerable size are tracked as they orbit around the earth. They all travel at speed
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Microplastics Microplastics are plastic particles having a diameter of less than 5mm. They can be of 2 types. Microplastics – Primary- Particles were already less than 5mm diameter. e.g. microbeads, microfiber. Secondary -Created from the degradation of larger plastics. e.g. plastic bags. fishing nets. see all The threats posed by microplasticsare : They are consumed
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As per NFHS – 4 [2015 – 16] the percentage of stunted children below 9 years and underweight are 38.4% to 35.2% respectively. It is the sign of chronic under nutrition, which if not addressed can become a health emergency in India. Impact of malnourishment – High IMR Low weight birth Anaemic mothers Poor learning
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Under the ambit of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana was launched with an objective to reduce the financial burden on the poor and vulnerable society. Arising out of catastrophic hospitals episodes. Features of PMJAY- Access to quality health services Seeks to accelerate India programs towards the achievement of universal health coverage. Accelerate to
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Educational institutions have been one preserve of upper caste and rich with affirmative action in form of caste-based reservations, however, their chignonhas been challenged to significant content, often through harassment, disgrace and coercion critically analysis the statement in the light of recent incident of Mumbai Doctor’s suicide owing to caste hared discrimination. The SC and
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As per the world population prospects, 2019 India will take over China and become the world most populated by around 2027. Hence, we may see this as an asset. As national pollution policy, 2009 prepared by an eminent group of the head by M.S Swami Nathan suggested that we must to this as the demographic
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Recently, RBI Board agreed to give a whooping sum of 1.76 lakh crore of its dividends to the government under revised Economic Capital Framework agreement. Economic Capital Framework is the capital assessed by the RBI to counter any future risks and contingencies associated with its operations and objectives. ECF as bone of contention between RBI
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Even though it has been a year since the section 377 of Indian Penal Code has been read down, the legal battle for the civil right of the LGBT community has just begun. Section 377 is a British era law that criminalizes condensed, adult, same-sex relationships. Though this has been read down other demands are:
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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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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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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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