News:The Union Cabinet has approved the Companies (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019. Facts: Key Provisions of the Bill: It amends the Companies Act to enable listing of Indian firms on foreign stock exchanges. It decriminalises several existing compoundable offences under the companies Act,2013 to promote ease of doing business. It ensures that companies which have an… Continue reading Govt approves amendments to Companies Act
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IIT-Bombay, Delhi break into top 50 in QS world university rankings
News:The Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) has released the QS World University rankings by Subject,2020. Facts: About the QS Rankings: QS University Ranking is an annual publication by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The universities were ranked based on the parameters such as Academic reputation, Employer reputation, Citation per faculty Faculty-Student ratio and International students. Key takeaways from the rankings:… Continue reading IIT-Bombay, Delhi break into top 50 in QS world university rankings
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Côte d’ivoire for cooperation in the field of Health
News:The Union Cabinet has approved an MoU between India and the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire on Cooperation in the field of Health. Facts: About Côte d’Ivoire: Côte d’Ivoire or Ivory Coast is located on the south coast of West Africa. It’s political capital is Yamoussoukro while its economic capital and largest city is the port… Continue reading Cabinet approves MoU between India and Côte d’ivoire for cooperation in the field of Health
Explained: What is ‘mac-binding’, the condition specified for using the Internet in J&K
News:Recently,the use of social media was allowed in Jammu and Kashmir with a condition that Internet connectivity will be made available with mac-binding. Facts: About MAC and IP address: Media Access Control Address(MAC) and Internet Protocol Address(IP) are the addresses that uniquely define a device and a connection in a network. The main difference between… Continue reading Explained: What is ‘mac-binding’, the condition specified for using the Internet in J&K
Luxembourg becomes first country to make public transport free
News:Luxembourg has announced to make all forms of public transport free starting March 2020. Facts: About: The decision was taken to reduce the traffic congestion and in turn reduce Emissions. Under this,all forms of Public transport will be free which will be funded by the taxpayers.This will help low earners save money and burden is… Continue reading Luxembourg becomes first country to make public transport free
Central Government rolls out LLP settlement scheme
News:The Centre has introduced a new scheme named LLP Settlement Scheme 2020. Facts: About the Scheme: It aims to help non-compliant Limited Liability Partnership(LLP) firms turn compliant and enable ease of doing business for such entities. Under the Scheme,the Government provides a one-time relaxation in additional fee to the defaulting LLPs by allowing filing of… Continue reading Central Government rolls out LLP settlement scheme
Must Read News Articles I 5th March 2020
GS -2 The Sum and Substance of Afghan Deal The USA has signed peace deal with the Taliban. The article argues that the peace deal means two things – First is that USA is on its way out from Afghanistan and second is that it does not ensure peace for the people of Afghanistan. Right… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 5th March 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 5, 2020
1. Give an account of progress made by India in improving gender equality in the education system. Mention various government efforts towards women education in India. Indian Express 2. Discuss the structure, functioning and objective of the ‘Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’ (OHCHR). The Hindu 3. What is black carbon? Discuss the… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 5, 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: March 4, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 4th, 2020
Just over 34,000 people sign up for traders pension scheme News: Just over 34,000 people have signed up for the National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons. Facts: National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons/Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme. Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 4th, 2020
