Q.1) “Government policies has failed to arrest malaise of female foeticide in India. Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Gender justice in India is in poor state with poor woman suffering the most.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) What is hate crime? Discuss various causes and measures to stop hate crimes in India. The Hindu Q.4) What is… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 3rd, 2019
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #2 August 2, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 2, 2019
Cabinet approves signing of the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements (UNISA). The signing of the Convention will boost the confidence of the investors and shall provide a positive signal to foreign investors about India’s commitment to adhere to… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 2, 2019
7 PM | The problem of low investment in MSMEs and what we can do | 2nd July, 2019
Context: significance of Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and its structural reforms In accordance with the provision of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are classified as below: Manufacturing Sector Enterprise Category Investment in plant & machinery: Micro Enterprises Does not exceed twenty five lakh… Continue reading 7 PM | The problem of low investment in MSMEs and what we can do | 2nd July, 2019
7 PM | Finding the data on missing girls | 2nd July, 2019
Context: Skewed sex ratio in India and the flaws in data about Sex ratio at Birth. Sample Registration System (SRS): Registration of births and deaths is an important source for demographic data for socio-economic development and population control in developing countries. The data on population growth, fertility and mortality serves as the starting point for… Continue reading 7 PM | Finding the data on missing girls | 2nd July, 2019
Bandipur Sanctuary now worth a staggering ₹6,405 cr.
The National Tiger Conservation Authority has released an economic evaluation of tiger reserves in India. Different methods were employed to determine the economic, scientific, educational, cultural and recreational services of the tiger reserves. The evaluation has revealed that if monetary values could be assigned to benefits generated by the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, then the value… Continue reading Bandipur Sanctuary now worth a staggering ₹6,405 cr.
Rajya Sabha Passes National Medical commission Bill
The Rajya Sabha has passed the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019 which seeks to repeal the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. If enacted, the current Medical Council of India would be replaced by a National Medical Commission. The Commission will have four autonomous boards: a) Undergraduate Medical Education Board, b) Post-Graduate Medical Education Board, c)… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Passes National Medical commission Bill
With district-wise data, Assam govt. pushes for NRC
The Assam government has released the district-wise break-up of the 40.07 lakh people who had been excluded in final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The data suggested that most people in areas bordering Bangladesh have been included in the citizenship list, while many in districts dominated by the indigenous people have been… Continue reading With district-wise data, Assam govt. pushes for NRC
India slips to 7th largest economy in 2018: WB
According to World Bank data, India has slipped to the 7th position in the global GDP rankings in 2018. As per earlier data, India was on the 6th position in 2017. India in 2018 had a GDP of $2.5 trillion. US was the largest economy with a GDP of $20.5 trillion in 2018, followed by… Continue reading India slips to 7th largest economy in 2018: WB
Ayodhya land dispute: Supreme Court to consider mediation panel’s report
The Supreme Court is likely to consider the “outcome” of mediation proceedings conducted by a panel set up to resolve the Ayodhya Dispute. The Ayodhya case pertains to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute. The Supreme Court had referred the Ayodhya case for mediation. The court had invoked Section 89 of the Civil Procedure Code… Continue reading Ayodhya land dispute: Supreme Court to consider mediation panel’s report
