News:The Naval Exercise MILAN 2020 is scheduled to be held at Visakhapatnam in March,2020. Facts: About Exercise MILAN: MILAN is a series of biennial multilateral naval exercise conducted by Indian Navy.It was first held in the year 1995. It is aimed to enhance professional interaction between friendly foreign navies and learn from each other’s strengths… Continue reading MILAN Exercise off the East Coast
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Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 introduced in Lok Sabha
News:Finance Minister has introduced the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha. Facts: Key features of the bill: Currently, domestic companies with an annual turnover of up to Rs 400 crore pay income tax at the rate of 25%.For other domestic companies, the tax rate is 30%. The bill provides domestic companies with… Continue reading Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 introduced in Lok Sabha
Explained: What is the Bodoland dispute, and who are the NDFB?
News:The central government extended the ban on the Assam-based insurgent group National Democratic Front of Bodoland(NDFB) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 by five more years. Facts: About Bodoland Dispute: Bodos are the single largest tribal community in Assam making up over 5-6% of the state’s population.They have controlled large parts of Assam in the… Continue reading Explained: What is the Bodoland dispute, and who are the NDFB?
Centre tables SPG (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
News:Government has introduced the SPG (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha. Facts: About the SPG (Amendment) Bill: The bill amends the Special Protection Group Act,1988.It entitles only the country’s Prime Minister to security services from the Special Protection Group(SPG). The Bill has also sought to provide SPG cover to the former Prime ministers and their… Continue reading Centre tables SPG (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
Corporate Social Responsibility undertaken by Oil PSUs
News:Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives undertaken by Oil PSUs as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR). Facts: About Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR): Corporate social responsibility(CSR) was initiated through the Companies Act, 2013. The act mandates companies and government organisations with (a)turnover of Rs1,000 crore or more(b)net worth… Continue reading Corporate Social Responsibility undertaken by Oil PSUs
Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports
News:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports has informed Lok Sabha about the Khelo India programme. Facts: About Khelo India Programme: Khelo India Programme was introduced by the Ministry of Sports and Youth affairs to revive sports culture in India at grass-root level. The objective of the programme is to build a… Continue reading Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports
7 PM | Give farmers their due credit: Agricultural Credit | 26th November, 2019
Context: Agricultural Credit in India. More in news: In the financial year (FY) 2018-19, banks disbursed Rs 12.55 trillion as ground level credit (GLC) to agriculture, surpassing the government’s target of Rs 11 trillion. Yet the agriculture sector’s performance has not been commensurate. Agricultural Credit: Agricultural credit has played a vital role in supporting farm… Continue reading 7 PM | Give farmers their due credit: Agricultural Credit | 26th November, 2019
Constitution Day
News: Constitution Day is being celebrated today (26th November 2019) Facts: About Constitution Day: Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas is celebrated in India on November 26 every year. The day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on 26th November 1949. Background: The Indian Government declared 26 November as Constitution Day by a gazette… Continue reading Constitution Day
3.7% food samples found unsafe, 15.8% sub-standard, says regulator
News: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released data on enforcement of food safety norms. Facts: Key takeaways: 3.7% of the food samples collected were found unsafe, 15.8% sub-standard and 9% samples had labelling defects. There has been a 36% increase in civil cases launched and a 67% increase in the number… Continue reading 3.7% food samples found unsafe, 15.8% sub-standard, says regulator
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 26, 2019
“The draft rules to the Wages Act, a law expected to provide economic and social justice, will only exploit workers further.”Comment. Answer “India had emerged as a hub of commercial surrogacy for couples in recent times, benefiting especially poor.” In light of this critically examine ‘The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019’. Answer In light of recent… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 26, 2019
