The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill,2019 has paved the way for the formation of the Union Territory of J&K.It will join two other Union Territories with legislature namely Delhi and Puducherry. The J&K bill states that the provisions contained in Article 239 A of the Constitution that are applicable to Union Territory of Puducherry shall… Continue reading Explained: J&K Assembly — like, unlike Delhi
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Lok Sabha endorses Centre’s decisions on Kashmir
Parliament has approved the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019. The order effectively abrogates the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under the provision of Article 370. The Parliament has also passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill,2019.The bill bifurcates the State into two separate union territories of Jammu and Kashmir(with legislature)… Continue reading Lok Sabha endorses Centre’s decisions on Kashmir
Daily Quiz #6 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 7, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 6, 2019
Q.1) “Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) mass emission standards will benefit India technologically and environmentally. Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Floating farms can help in achieving sustainable agriculture and economic growth.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss various reasons and impact of internal and external migration in India. Answers Q.4) What do you understand by the term Social Audit? Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 6, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 7th 2019
Archives GS-1 Museum on PMs likely to be ready by March 2021 The opening of the museum on Prime Ministers of India that is being set up on the premises of Jawaharlal Nehru’s erstwhile residence Teen Murti Estate could be delayed by a few months GS-2 Lok Sabha endorses Centre’s decisions on Kashmir The Centre’s… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 7th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 7th, 2019
Q.1) “Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019 is critical to provide social and economic justice to transgenders in Indian democracy”. Examine. The Hindu Q.2) “Fight against social evils like mob lynching and honour killings demands state’s and community efforts.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What are various challenges faced by business units in India. How… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 7th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #5 August 6, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 6, 2019
Lok Sabha passes Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill The Lok Sabha has passed the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019. The bill aims to regulate the practice and process of surrogacy in India. The objectives of the bill are to: a) ensure effective regulation of surrogacy, b) prohibit commercial surrogacy and c) allow ethical altruistic surrogacy to the needy… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 6, 2019
7 PM | Time to go on a cruise | 6th August, 2019
Context: potential of cruise industry in India ‘Cruise Ships’ are like moving township studded with state of art facilities and variety of recreational activities Cruise lines are popularly known as floating resorts which runs through the oceans and seas from different home ports to various destinations. Cruise line offers various packages of tour to different… Continue reading 7 PM | Time to go on a cruise | 6th August, 2019
7 PM | Jammu and Kashmir loses special status, to become a Union Territory: A timeline | 6th August, 2019
Context: A time line of events that led to stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and redrawing the map to bifurcation the state. More in News: Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah, introduced two bills and two resolutions regarding Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) on 5th August 2019 in Rajya Sabha. These… Continue reading 7 PM | Jammu and Kashmir loses special status, to become a Union Territory: A timeline | 6th August, 2019
