Archives GS-2 A point to ponder over in the POCSO Bill More than an emphasis on the death sentence, there needs to be an overhaul of the criminal justice administration India too cancels Samjhauta Express The Indian Railways announced the cancellation of its leg of the Samjhauta Express train, days after Pakistan suspended the service… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 12th 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 12th, 2019
Q.1) “Instead of getting rational treatment in public health-care facilities, the women are pushed towards irrational treatments in the private sector.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “The nationalisation of banks was an economic milestone in the India’s growth story.” Critically analyse. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the recent amendments made to RTI Act? Over the last 14… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 12th, 2019
UP, Delhi and Rajasthan among worst performers in breastfeeding
According to Union Health Ministry,Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Punjab performed worst in the practice of breastfeeding. The report notes that these states have the lowest rate for breastfeeding within one hour of birth, exclusive breastfeeding for six months and complementary breastfeeding from six to nine months. Further,the States that have topped the report… Continue reading UP, Delhi and Rajasthan among worst performers in breastfeeding
Certification of seeds to be made mandatory to step up farm output
The Union Government is planning to mandate uniform certification of seed by amending the Seeds Act,1966. This decision was taken as more than half of all seeds sold by private companies in India are not certified by any proper testing agency. The Centre also hopes to roll out a software to barcode seeds in order… Continue reading Certification of seeds to be made mandatory to step up farm output
Goa to amend Portuguese-era law to allow marriage registration of outsiders
Goa government has decided to amend the Portuguese-era Uniform Civil Code(UCC). The amendment would allow overseas citizens of India(OCIs) card holders and people outside Goa to their register their marriage under the uniform civil code. Goa was a former Portuguese colony.It was annexed into the Union of India in 1961.In 1987,Goa was made a separate… Continue reading Goa to amend Portuguese-era law to allow marriage registration of outsiders
Haryana clears Bill to check organised crime
Haryana assembly has passed the Haryana Control of Organised Crime Bill(HCOCA),2019.The bill was brought in view of the emerging situation of organised crime in the State. The bill will empower the state government with powers to intercept wire, electronic or oral communication to control the menace of organised crime. According to the Bill,whoever commits an… Continue reading Haryana clears Bill to check organised crime
22nd National Conference on e-Governance 2019 successfully concludes at Shillong
The 22nd National Conference on e-Governance,2019 was held in Shillong,Meghalaya.This is the first time the event is being organized in North-Eastern region of the country. The event was organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances(DARPG) in association with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY). The theme of this Conference was“Digital India:Success to… Continue reading 22nd National Conference on e-Governance 2019 successfully concludes at Shillong
Centre signs peace pact with Tripura insurgent outfit NLFT
The National Liberation Front of Tripura(NLFT-SD) has signed a Memorandum of Settlement with the Central and Tripura government to abide by the Constitution of India. NLFT-SD has agreed to surrender its cadres with their weapons.The surrendered cadres will be given surrender benefits as per the surrender cum rehabilitation scheme,2018 of the Union Home Ministry. National… Continue reading Centre signs peace pact with Tripura insurgent outfit NLFT
Virasat-e-Khalsa museum in Punjab sets record in footfall
The Virasat-e-Khalsa museum is set to find a place in Asia Book of Records for becoming the most visited museum in the Asian subcontinent on a single day. The museum had witnessed a record footfall of 20,569 visitors on a single day. The Limca Book of Records and India Book of Records had also listed… Continue reading Virasat-e-Khalsa museum in Punjab sets record in footfall
Newly-discovered lake in Nepal likely to become world’s highest
A newly-discovered lake in Nepal called Kajin Sara lake is likely to set a new record of being the world’s highest lake. The Kajin Sara lake is located at Singarkharka area of Chame rural municipality in Manang district of Nepal.The lake was discovered about a few months ago by a team of mountaineers. As per… Continue reading Newly-discovered lake in Nepal likely to become world’s highest
