Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Odisha’s rasgulla.Odisha Rasgulla is associated with famous Puri Jagannath Temple. This GI tag to Odisha comes amid a years long debate between West Bengal and Odisha over where the Rasgulla had originated.In November 2017,West Bengal was granted the GI tag for Rasgulla. The GI… Continue reading Odisha rasgulla gets GI tag
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SEBI should handle proxy firms’ disputes’
Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) had set up a working group on issues related to proxy advisors in 2018.The group was headed by Sandeep Parekh. Proxy adviser is a person who provides advice to institutional investors or shareholder of a company in relation to exercise of their rights in the company including recommendations on… Continue reading SEBI should handle proxy firms’ disputes’
Rajya Sabha clears changes to Insolvency Code
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016.The Code provides a time-bound process for resolving insolvency in companies and among individuals.Insolvency is a situation where individuals or companies are unable to repay their outstanding debt. The bill provides that the resolution process… Continue reading Rajya Sabha clears changes to Insolvency Code
Uttarakhand: Himalayan Conclave being held in Mussoorie
A Himalayan Conclave was held in Mussoorie,Uttarakhand.The objective of the conclave was to discuss various issues related to the development of Himalayan States. The conclave was organized by the government of Uttarakhand with Integrated Mountain Initiative(IMI) as its knowledge partner.The chief guest of conclave was Union Finance minister. The main agenda for the conclave was… Continue reading Uttarakhand: Himalayan Conclave being held in Mussoorie
WHO says Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal & Thailand achieve Hepatitis B control
According to World Health Organization(WHO) report on World Hepatitis Day on July 28,it has found that viral hepatitis kills 4 lakh people every year. The report has said that investing $6bn per year in eliminating hepatitis in 67 low and middle-income countries would avert 4.5 million premature deaths by 2030. The report has also said… Continue reading WHO says Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal & Thailand achieve Hepatitis B control
Karnataka Speaker exits House with plea for electoral reforms
Karnataka speaker has defended his decision to disqualify 17 rebel MLAs. He asked the assembly to pass a resolution seeking electoral reforms and review of the 10th Schedule as both have to be looked into by the Parliament. He said that the 10th Schedule of the Constitution dealing with the anti-defection law is not equipped… Continue reading Karnataka Speaker exits House with plea for electoral reforms
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 29, 2019
Q.1) “Illegal organ trade is not only unethical but is a serious crime against humanity and society as a whole.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Uniform Civil Code is essential to promote national harmony.” Critically analyse. Answers Q.3) Discuss the role of speaker of Lok of sabha in ensuring Parliamentary democracy in India. Answers Q.4) Examine the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 29, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 30th 2019
Archives GS-2 Karnataka speaker exits house with plea for electoral reform With a new government taking charge in Karnataka, Legislative Assembly Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar tendered his resignation, after making a strong plea for electoral reforms and strengthening of the anti-defection law. Loksabha passes National Medical Commission bill 2019 The Lok Sabha passed the National… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 30th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 30th, 2019
Q.1) “Focus on fiscal deficit alone; as an economic management tool is not full proof.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Ocean resources in Indian Ocean can boost India’s economic and social progress.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What is difference between 5G and 4G technology? Discuss importance of 5G technology for India? The Hindu Q.4) What is… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 30th, 2019
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