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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 22nd October 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper – 1 Nothing in this section today GS Paper – 2 The answer is fraternity : The term’s inclusion in the Preamble is of historic importance — and contemporary relevance. Syllabus Topic – Indian Constitution historical underpinnings, evolution, features amendments,… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 22nd October 2020

Environmental clearance to Kaleshwaram given in violation of law: NGT

News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has held that environmental clearance (EC) to Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) was granted ex post facto, after completion of substantial work, by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) “in violation of law”. Facts: Location: Kaleshwaram Multipurpose Lift Irrigation Project is located in Telangana. It was… Continue reading Environmental clearance to Kaleshwaram given in violation of law: NGT

9 PM Daily Brief – October 21st, 2020

Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-2 1.Implications of Indo – US Defence deals SVAMITVA- Digitization of land records GS-3 Offset Policy in Defence India’s innovation potential and initiatives Fiscal Expansion Response GS-4 Dire need of Police reforms 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1.Implications of Indo… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 21st, 2020

Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation), bill 2020

Introduced: Lok Sabha (14th Sept 2020) Passed: Lok Sabha (17th Sept 2020) Passed: Rajya Sabha (20th Sept 2020) Present status: Received assent of the President on 24th Sept 2020 & converted to Act. But recently the government has repealed the Act. About Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation), bill 2020 Ministry: Agriculture and… Continue reading Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation), bill 2020

Farm bills 2020: Can Punjab challenge a central law?

Good evening dear reader. Here is our 7pm editorial Summary for today Farm bills and Punjab’s bills against them Punjab bills About farm bills and associated concerns Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation), bill 2020 Issues with Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020: Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on… Continue reading Farm bills 2020: Can Punjab challenge a central law?

Dire need of Police reforms

What are the major deficiencies in India Policing? The police-population ratio – The Indian police force is at only 77 per cent of its sanctioned strength. India has 144 police personnel for one lakh population, is less than what is recommended by UN i.e. 222 policemen per lakh population. Unfilled vacancies– One in every five posts sanctioned in… Continue reading Dire need of Police reforms

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Fiscal Expansion Response

What are the Components of fiscal expansion? The non-discretionary automatic stabilizers: Automatic stabilizers are ongoing government policies that automatically adjust tax rates and transfer payments in a manner that is intended to stabilize incomes, consumption, and business spending over the business cycle. The discretionary fiscal impulse: Actions taken in response to changes in the economy.… Continue reading Fiscal Expansion Response

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India’s innovation potential and initiatives

What is the realistic potential of India’s Innovation ecosystem? The Indian innovation system is very multifaceted in terms of user segments and income gaps. However, central government is trying to boost innovation in the country through several schemes. Innovation in India is being planned around the triangle of collaboration, facilitation and responsible regulation. It is… Continue reading India’s innovation potential and initiatives

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