A vote for state funding Context Election Finance in India Issues Corporate donations constitute the main source of election funding in India which constitutes mainly of black money, business and corporate donations to political parties. The public disclosure system that exists is limited In 2008, using the provisions of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the… Continue reading A vote for state funding
Day: October 29, 2018
Plea to exclude SC/ST creamy layer from quota
Plea to exclude SC/ST creamy layer from quota Context The Supreme Court will hear a petition to exclude the affluent members, or the creamy layer, of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from the benefits of reservation What does the petition say? The petition filed by Samta Andolan Samiti, which represents the poor strata of… Continue reading Plea to exclude SC/ST creamy layer from quota
Analysis: could a jail term for Khaleda Zia spell unrest in Bangladesh?
Analysis: could a jail term for Khaleda Zia spell unrest in Bangladesh? Context Verdict to be announced on February 8th on the case of alleged embezzlement of Tk. 21 million in foreign donations meant for the ‘Zia Orphanage Trust’ Threat of violence The BNP, backed by its Islamist allies, has warned that it would take… Continue reading Analysis: could a jail term for Khaleda Zia spell unrest in Bangladesh?
New book claims Netaji died in 1945
New book claims Netaji died in 1945 Context Reports by Japanese and other international authorities have conclusively proved that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose died in an air crash on August 18, 1945, a new book has claimed Book Findings have been made in the book titled Laid to Rest: The Controversy over Subhash Chandra Bose’s… Continue reading New book claims Netaji died in 1945
Must Read News Articles – October 29th, 2018
Archives GS 2 No pressure on India to buy F-16 fighters from U.S.: envoy The United States is not going to put pressure on India to buy F-16 fighter jets or any other defence system, a senior U.S. diplomat has said. In the court of last resort The Supreme Court’s actions in the CBI case… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 29th, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 29, 2018
Q.1) The Directive Principles may not be legally enforceable in the court of justice but they are politically and morally enforceable in the court of people. Comment. Q.2) “Genetically engineered crops can reduce some environmental risks associated with conventional agriculture, but will also introduce new challenges that must be addressed”- Discuss Q.3) “Crime by juveniles… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 29, 2018
Must Read News Articles – October 28th, 2018
Archives GS 2 New Delhi pins its prestige on Mauritius project As work gets under way on one of India’s prize projects in the Indian Ocean to upgrade facilities on the Agalega islands in Mauritius, the government is watching a battle brewing in the Mauritius parliament over the project. Sri Lanka crisis: a statement, a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 28th, 2018
