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Ireland Mandates Warning Labels on Alcoholic Products

Ireland is set to become the first country to mandate comprehensive health warning labels on alcoholic beverages. The new rules, which will come into effect in 2026, have...

May 24, 2023

NPC Guidelines on Admissions and Quota for Disabled People

The National Medical Commission (NMC) is currently developing new guidelines to assess candidates with disabilities in medical courses. These guidelines have been formulated by a 16-member expert panel....

May 24, 2023

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : May 24, 2023

1. When is the ‘World Telecom Day’ observed every year? [A] May 12[B] May 15[C] May 17[D] May 20 Show Answer Correct Answer: C [May 17] Notes:World Telecommunication...

May 24, 2023

What is Forum Shopping?

Forum shopping is a legal term that refers to the deliberate choice made by litigants or lawyers to bring their case before a particular judge or court in...

May 24, 2023

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 7-8, 2023 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF): UIDF is managed by the National Housing Bank. It is intended for creating urban infrastructure in...

May 24, 2023

While the welfare initiatives are needed for empowerment of people, the freebies culture is detrimental and cultivates a patron-client syndrome. Examine in context of governance in India.

Governance in India is based upon welfare motive as guided by directive principles of the state policy. Welfare initiatives embody civil rights and empower people: Schemes like Beti...

May 24, 2023

Analyze how India handled the Jammu and Kashmir’s invasion of Pakistan in 1947?

After the abrogation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370, there have been widespread discussions over how India handled the invasion of Pakistan in 1947....

May 24, 2023

What are the steps taken by Singapore as it eyes a farming revolution to tackle climate change and growth of population?

Singapore is generally considered a very unlikely state for harbouring a farming revolution. However, the smallest Asian city-state aims to boost its own food production and hence rarely...

May 24, 2023

Why the import dependency for oil makes the Indian energy needs vulnerable? How does it make strong case to diversify the energy market?

India is one of the fastest growing economies of the world. The energy sector is the key driver for the emerging economy of India. The energy sector in...

May 24, 2023

What are the objectives of the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)?

Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is a credit-linked subsidy programme aimed at generating self-employment opportunities through establishment of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector by helping traditional artisans...

May 24, 2023

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