News: The Ministry of Tourism, under its schemes of Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD, has sanctioned 7 projects worth Rs. 594 Crores for J&K and Ladakh Facts: Swadesh Darshan Scheme Launch: 2014-2015 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Tourism Aim: Integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits Objectives: position tourism as a major engine of economic growth and job… Continue reading 7 projects worth Rs. 594 Crores sanctioned for J&K and Ladakh under Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD Schemes
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Finance Minister introduces Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill in Lok Sabha
News: Finance Minister introduced Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill, 2020, in the Lok Sabha Facts: Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill, 2020 Aim: Settle pending cases on direct taxes involving Rs 9.32 lakh crore Features: Two main components: o Dispute resolution: Reducing tax litigations pending at various forums. o Amnesty Component: taxpayers… Continue reading Finance Minister introduces Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill in Lok Sabha
Cabinet approves to give the status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the introduction of the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Facts: Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 It amends the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act of 2014 and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-Private Partnership) Act, 2017 Features: Grants statutory status to… Continue reading Cabinet approves to give the status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs
Daily Quiz #82 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 7, 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #82 February 7, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February 2020
1. Efficient and sustainable treatment of wastewater can provide enormous economic returns and other environmental benefits. Comment. Answer 2. Increased investment in agriculture research is an absolute need of the hour. Examine. Answer 3. In light of various controversies, critically examine the role of speaker in Parliamentary Democracy. Answer 4. What is organic farming? Explain… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February 2020
Must Read News Articles I 7th February 2020
GS -2 Reducing custodial deaths The custodial deaths have been on the increase in the recent years as per data of NCRB. Since policement responsible for custodial deaths rarely get punished, they feel emboldened to continue using torture as the tool to get to the truth. The article argues that until exemplary punishment is meted… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 7th February 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February, 2020
1. Efficient and sustainable treatment of wastewater can provide enormous economic returns and other environmental benefits. Comment. DownToEarth 2. Increased investment in agriculture research is an absolute need of the hour. Examine. DownToEarth 3. In light of various controversies, critically examine the role of speaker in Parliamentary Democracy. The Hindu 4. What is organic farming?… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 6th, 2020
Burhi Dihing River News: Massive fire broke out on the Burhi Dihing River in Assam’s Dibrugarh district allegedly due to an oil pipeline blast Facts: Dihing or Burhi Dihing is a large left bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River. Source: the Patkai Hills, Eastern Himalayas, Arunachal Pradesh Course: flows through Tinsukia and Dibrugarh Districts in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 6th, 2020
7 PM |Course correction for the Speaker’s office|6th February 2020
Context: SC ruling on the office of Speaker. More in news: Recently, the Supreme Court of India while adjudicating upon the matter relating to the disqualification of MLAs in the Manipur Legislative Assembly under the Tenth Schedule in Keisham Meghachandra Singh vs. the Hon’ble Speaker Manipur Legislative Assembly & Ors. made a significant suggestion. The Issue: The… Continue reading 7 PM |Course correction for the Speaker’s office|6th February 2020
