GS -2 Centre won’t dilute Art 371 Union Home Minister has said that Centre would not dilute Art 371. Article 371A to 371J have certain provisions for Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka. Losing a nation, in seven acts A Turkish journalist has come out with a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 21st February 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #94 February 21, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 21st February 2020
What are the salient features of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020? Discuss its significance. Answer What is Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)? Discuss various advantages and Constraints in the Adoption of the INM System. Answer Government intervention, sometimes though well intended, often ends up undermining the ability of the markets and leads to outcomes… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 21st February 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 20th, 2020
Union Cabinet approves creation of 22nd Law Commission News:The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the 22nd Law Commission. Facts: About Law commission: The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India every three years since 1955. The 21st Law Commission of India was established in 2015 and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 20th, 2020
7 PM |Trading with America: On proposed India – USA trade Agreement| 20th February 2020
Context: India-US trade relations. More in news: President Donald Trump is set to make his maiden visit to India on February 24-25, 2020. India – US Trade Relations: The US is now India’s second largest trading partner and largest export destination, with India having a small trade surplus of around $20 billion. The US is… Continue reading 7 PM |Trading with America: On proposed India – USA trade Agreement| 20th February 2020
Daily Quiz #93 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 20, 2020
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Cabinet approves constitution of empowered Technology Group
News:The Union Cabinet has approved the Constitution of an empowered Technology Group. Facts: About the Technology group: Composition:The 12-Member Technology Group will be chaired by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. Pillars:The three pillars of the work of the Technology Group include: Policy Support; Procurement Support; and Support on Research and Development… Continue reading Cabinet approves constitution of empowered Technology Group
Cabinet approves Revamping of Crop Insurance Schemes
News:Cabinet has approved Revamping of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) to address the existing challenges in implementation of Crop Insurance Schemes. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): Launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Aim: To provide comprehensive insurance cover… Continue reading Cabinet approves Revamping of Crop Insurance Schemes
Cabinet clears $2.5 billion deal for 24 MH-60 Seahawk helicopters
News:Union Cabinet has cleared the acquisition of 24 MH-60 Seahawk helicopters for the Indian Navy from the United States. Facts: About Seahawk Helicopter: The Seahawks are a multi-mission maritime helicopter developed by Lockheed Martin. They are deployed by the US Navy as its primary anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface weapons system for open ocean and littoral… Continue reading Cabinet clears $2.5 billion deal for 24 MH-60 Seahawk helicopters
Cabinet elevates BISAG,Gujarat to national institute
News:Cabinet has approved the elevation of Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics(BISAG),Gujarat as a National Institute under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MEITY),Government of India. Facts: About BISAG: Currently,BISAG is a state agency under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat.It is registered as a Society and Trust with the Charity Commissioner… Continue reading Cabinet elevates BISAG,Gujarat to national institute
