The Finance Ministry has imposed anti-dumping duty on all imports of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) from South Korea and Thailand. PTA is the primary raw material in the manufacture of polyester chips, which in turn are used in a number of applications in textile, packaging, furnishings, consumer goods, resins and coatings. Dumping is the practice… Continue reading Anti-dumping duty imposed on PTA imports from South Korea,Thailand
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Govt. did not try out GST system before rollout: CAG
Government has tabled the Comptroller and Auditor General(CAG) audit report on the Goods and Services Tax(GST) in the Parliament. The report has said that the government had failed to try out the GST system before its rollout leading to inadequate compliance mechanisms, and lower tax revenues. The report has also pointed out that the complexity… Continue reading Govt. did not try out GST system before rollout: CAG
RBI eases foreign borrowing norms for NBFCs, defaulters
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has decided to relax the end-use restrictions relating to external commercial borrowings(ECB). RBI has allowed ECBs with minimum average maturity period of 10 years for working capital purposes and general corporate purposes.It has also permitted borrowing for on-lending by non-banking financial companies(NBFCs) for the 10 year maturity. Further,RBI has also… Continue reading RBI eases foreign borrowing norms for NBFCs, defaulters
India’s fertilizer sector among most energy efficient in world: Report
Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has released a report titled – ‘Grain by Grain’.The report is the complete assessment of the environmental performance of fertilizer industry in India. The project was undertaken by CSE along with its Green rating project(GRP).The Project had earlier rated the pulp and paper, automobile,chloro-alkali,cement,iron and steel and thermal power sectors.… Continue reading India’s fertilizer sector among most energy efficient in world: Report
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 30, 2019
Q.1) “Focus on fiscal deficit alone; as an economic management tool is not full proof.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Ocean resources in Indian Ocean can boost India’s economic and social progress.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What is difference between 5G and 4G technology? Discuss importance of 5G technology for India? answers Q.4) What is Judicial activism? Critically… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 30, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 31st 2019
Archives GS-2 Triple Talaq bill sails through Rajya Sabha The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, better known as the Triple Talaq Bill, was passed in the Rajya Sabha Too much quota may impact right to equal opportunity: SC The Supreme Court orally remarked that excessive quota may impact the right to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 31st 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 31st, 2019
Q.1) “Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution has failed to prevent defections.” Analyse. The Hindu Q.2) “Medical Commission Bill, 2019 seeks to ensure transparency and better medical standards .” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the role and function of National Commission for Minorities in India. Do you think it needs more power to ensure social… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 31st, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #26 July 30, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 30, 2019
Parliament passes law banning unregulated deposit schemes Parliament has passed the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill 2019. The bill provides for a comprehensive mechanism to ban unregulated deposit schemes and to protect the interests of depositors. The bill defines regulated deposits as all deposit-taking schemes which are overseen and regulated by regulators like (a)… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 30, 2019
