Category: Aug 25 CA

GS Paper 4   Source: Business Standard Context: The recent controversy over the distribution of freebies worth Rs1000 cr by makers of popular paracetamol brand Dolo has raised the issue of corruption in marketing practices related to the Pharma Sector. In 2015, ‘Uniform Code of Pharmaceuticals Marketing Practices’ UCPMP was adopted as a voluntary code to …

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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy   Source: The Hindu Direction: This is an Editorial Piece. Understand the crux of the argument.  Context:  As per the Author, there are good reasons why Universal Basic Insurance is a better proposition than Universal Basic Income  Social security systems are like a safety net. It saves a household …

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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure   Source: The Hindu Direction: Context: Finance minister of Kerala KN Balagopal defended the state’s financial position saying it was not under stress and that the state’s debt level in comparison to its own …

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