The Western and Central Railways have introduced a biometrics based token system(BTS).The system seeks to streamline the process of boarding unreserved coaches. This system was introduced as passengers with general class ticket face difficulties in boarding coaches as everyone rushes to grab a seat. This system allows passengers travelling in the general coach where seats… Continue reading How a biometrics-based token system is reducing chaos on railway platforms
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PMUY: States’ help sought for 8 cr LPG connections
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has asked for State governments support to achieve the eight crore free cooking gas connection distribution target under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). According to data,7.5 crore poor households have access to clean cooking fuel under PMUY.Further,LPG penetration across the country has also reached 95% as against… Continue reading PMUY: States’ help sought for 8 cr LPG connections
Rs 25,000 crore tenders cancelled or modified to promote Make in India products
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has cancelled or modified government tenders worth over Rs 25,000 crore. This decision was taken to change the conditions of the tenders in order to promote ‘Make in India’ goods. Further,the tenders were cancelled as they had certain restrictive conditions which were discriminatory against domestic manufacturers and… Continue reading Rs 25,000 crore tenders cancelled or modified to promote Make in India products
The Article of Contention: Why Article 35A has always been controversial
Article 35A of the Indian Constitution empowers Jammu and Kashmir legislature to define state’s permanent residents and their special rights and privileges. The law was inserted in the Constitution through a Presidential order of 1954 instead of a parliamentary amendment under Article 368. The law related to Permanent Residency was drawn from the state subject… Continue reading The Article of Contention: Why Article 35A has always been controversial
Recycle, reuse to be mantra of resource efficiency policy
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has proposed a draft National Resource Efficiency Policy 2019.The policy aims to streamline the efficient use of resources with minimum negative impact on environment. The draft policy suggests setting up a ‘National Resource Efficiency Authority’(NREA) to (a)develop an action plan with three years time-frame (b)create and maintain database… Continue reading Recycle, reuse to be mantra of resource efficiency policy
Explained: Why Medical Commission Bill bothers doctors
National Medical Commission(NMC) Bill,2019 is being criticised by medical fraternity even after getting passed in Parliament. The Indian Medical Association(IMA) has raised concerned over Section 32 of the NMC Bill that provides for licensing of non medical persons or Community Health Providers to practise modern medicine. According to the Bill,the Commission may grant limited licence… Continue reading Explained: Why Medical Commission Bill bothers doctors
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 3, 2019
Q.1) “Government policies has failed to arrest malaise of female foeticide in India. Comment. Answers Q.2) “Gender justice in India is in poor state with poor woman suffering the most.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) What is hate crime? Discuss various causes and measures to stop hate crimes in India. Answers Q.4) What is de-globalisation? Discuss it’s… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 3, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 5th 2019
GS-2 Freeing Kulbhushan: On consular access Pakistan’s delay in giving full consular access reveals a non-serious attitude to ICJ order Bigger and better: On number of Supreme Court judges More judges are welcome, but SC must focus on its role as interpreter of the Constitution Rajasthan’s effort to criminalise mob lynching is a good start… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 5th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 5th, 2019
Q.1) “The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 is crucial to the rights of millions of tribals and other forest dwellers in different parts of our country.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Despite of various reforms since independence, India has not been able to achieve a sustained desired economic… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 5th, 2019
SANKALP Scheme
Union Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has reviewed the Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP). SANKALP is an outcome-oriented programme of Ministry of Skills Development & Entrepreneurship(MSDE) with a special focus on decentralised planning and quality improvement. The project is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and is implemented in mission mode through… Continue reading SANKALP Scheme
