More zing for masala bonds: Removal of restrictions on Indian banks’ market making in masala bond, including the restriction on underwriting such bonds. Importance of transparency during pandemics: To conclude, Information sharing and transparency are vital components for any government to enhance the living of society. All the state governments and union government should proactively take measures to disclose data under Section 4(2) of RTI. Illustrate – A similar instruction to ‘explain’ whereby you are asked to show the workings of something, making use of definite examples and statistics if appropriate to add weight to your explanation. How are they made? Transparency is considered imperative to procure the support and participation of citizens in management of public services. Where women have a higher economic status than their husbands and are seen as having sufficient power to change traditional gender roles, risk for violence is high. We need to provide children with greater parental guidance. Transparency in Indian governance system is decreasing day by day. Insights has redefined the way preparation is done in UPSC civil service exam, Nanda Ashirwad Complex, 3rd Floor, The more the algae packed together, the redder the snow. The cell’s carotenoids—the same pigment that gives pumpkins and carrots their orange hue—absorb heat and protect the algae from ultraviolet light, almost like sunscreen. Anaemia saw a much higher prevalence of 44.1% among children up to four years old with mothers who never went to school, versus 34.6% among those who completed their schooling. Briefly explain “Red snow”; it is a phenomenon that has been known since ancient times. Water crisis has become a major problem in 30 countries of the world and in the next decade about two-thirds of the global population will face extreme water shortage. The yellow metal too has been sold by investors looking to hold the most liquid and most fungible of all assets — the U.S. dollar. Microeconomic and fiscal stability can be enhanced as the strengths and weaknesses of the budget will be identified in advance.

Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent diseases. As a process it plays role within the nation as well as outside the nation i.e. Providing sexual health education to the adolescent females and mothers to be. What do you understand by Budget Transparency?

Police apathy, especially when a woman approaches the police should be worked upon. Children in the age group of 10-19 showed a higher prevalence of pre-diabetes if their mother had finished schooling (15.1% versus 9.6%). Thus the question. Discuss the factors contributing to it while suggesting measures to overcome it. However, it is unclear whether India, which is not a U.S. ally, is included in this definition, and whether Pakistan-backed groups that threaten India would still operate in Afghanistan. Special focus should be placed on the quality of rural drinking water supply in arsenic and fluoride affected areas by tapping multiple sources through conjunctive use of surface water, ground water and rain water harvesting. The snow is red because of a red-pigmented, microscopic algae called Chlamydomonas nivalis chlamydomonas, which thrives in freezing water as the ice melts. When the public is at risk of a real or potential health threat, treatment options may be limited, direct interventions may take time to organize and resources may be few.

Get Study Material on Mobile. Discuss the new public service management model. (250 words). The answer must discuss the concept of ‘Budget transparency’ and its utility to the government in detail. As oil is the major import component, and whose prices are rising, a separate window needs to be opened for selling dollars. In this conception the primary role of public servants is to help citizens articulate and meet their shared interests rather than to control or steer society. The answer must discuss the significant impact that female literacy carries with it to contribute to resolve the issue of malnutrition in the country. Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon. Click the link below to download the compilation: InsightsIAS Current Affairs – March 2020 … Continue reading "[COMPILATION] Insights Current Affairs, March 2020" Above Village Hyper Market, Chandralyout Main Road, Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Briefly explain what new public service management model is. Pros: The reasons are plenty. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, has gained almost 4% so far this month. Discuss the aspects of challenge for India; to achieve the third goal of SDG – good health and well-being by 2030, and then discuss how female literacy can be a game changer to achieve this goal. NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. Hedging processes must be put in place to ensure that the purchases are in order. at both the union and state levels. In most of the cases it is raised for expedient political gains but not necessarily. The peace deal is expected to kick-off two processes- a phased withdrawal of US troops and an ‘intra-Afghan’ dialogue. Briefly define what vaccines are. This process involves reaffirming their identity as tribal groups. The NPS is in sharp contrast to the philosophical premise of the New Public Management approach in which transactions between public managers and customers reflect individual self-interest and are framed by market principles. This worrying aspect was consistently ignored by various governments. For countries where public trust in government and public health is low, efforts to build and maintain trust are best made in collaboration with stakeholders before a public health emergency occurs. Analyze – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary. Transparency is about information. Explain then, how the US withdrawal from Afghan not only affects Indian policy on Afghan but also changes the regional balance of power in fundamental ways. Transparency, in governance context, is honesty and openness. The HUNGaMA (Hunger and Malnutrition) Survey across 112 rural districts in 2011 by non-profit Naandi Foundation shows the impact of the world’s oldest anti-malnutrition programme. Transparency is also the organization being upfront and visible about the actions it takes, and whether those actions are consistent with its values. Conclude that Information sharing and transparency are vital components for any government to enhance the living of society. A water regulatory framework should be established for water resources in all states. The rupee has now depreciated by more than 5.3% in 2020, with the bulk of its losses, a 4.1% slide, having occurred in March. Discuss briefly the key features of the agreement first.

[COMPILATION] Insights Current Affairs, March 2020 Like we did last month, we are posting the compilation of current affairs on time this month too. the RBI would have to monitor the other components of demand for dollars — like it did previously, which was five years back — to ensure that there are limits to the drawal of dollars for other purposes such as travel, investment, and education. Gender-sensitization programmes should also be started for males of family, police personnel, medical fraternity etc.

These include an inactivated vaccine being developed in China (Sinovac) using purified COVID-19 virus killed with formaldehyde (a chemical). For the purpose of facilitating free flow of information between Government and the people of India, Right to Information Act was enacted in 2005. While urging companies to explore the market makes sense, it should be noted that un-hedged positions can put on pressure on debt servicing. This should include completion of incomplete works in the states of Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal. Topic: Social empowerment, … Continue reading "SECURE SYNOPSIS: 23 March 2020" The question is based on the concept of ‘Budget transparency’ and the advantages it carries in the effective functioning of the government. Topic:  Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. The red snow causes the surrounding ice to melt faster, a 2017 study from Alaska Pacific University said. Worldwide, almost 750 million women and girls alive today were married before their 18th birthday; while 200 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM). Explain why they become important in public health management systems and disease outbreaks. Join Us on Telegram! Provide for a brief overview on vaccines. “Red snow” or “watermelon” is a phenomenon that has been known since ancient times. Firstly bring out the grievances of women in contemporary Indian society. Understanding the structure and functioning of finances will enable citizens to hold public functionaries accountable. Open data management system harnessing new technologies such as block chain, where data cannot be altered by anyone but can be read by everyone.

It is important for India to coordinate its efforts with those of Russia and Iran to ensure success. the capital flows need to be monitored proactively and this is where FPIs (foreign portfolio investments) matter. The proportion of children aged two to four consuming dairy products, eggs and other fruits and vegetables the previous day increased with the mothers’ education level and household wealth status. Explain the ways through which budget transparency can be promoted. According to the World Health Organization, over 40 different candidate vaccines for COVID-19 are in development. Conclude by reasserting significance of vaccines.

Discuss the causes and concerns over red snow in Antarctica. (250 words).

India’s engagement with Afghanistan is multi-dimensional. The question is from the static portions of GS paper I. Reasons for increasing violence against women: Steps taken by government to address them: 2.

When officials recognize that their decisions will be open for the public, they will be less motivated to act randomly.