Q.1) “Illegal organ trade is not only unethical but is a serious crime against humanity and society as a whole.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Uniform Civil Code is essential to promote national harmony.” Critically analyse. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss the role of speaker of Lok of sabha in ensuring Parliamentary democracy in India. The Hindu… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 29th, 2019
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Centre to launch Deep Ocean Mission in October
Recently,Deep Ocean Mission(DOM) has received in-principle approval from the government. The DOM mission will be led by the Union Earth Sciences Ministry.This five-year mission is expected to commence from October 31,2019. The mission proposes to explore the deep ocean similar to the space exploration started by ISRO about 35 years ago.A major thrust of the… Continue reading Centre to launch Deep Ocean Mission in October
Nagaland forms panel to frame RIIN modalities
The Nagaland government has constituted a commission to frame the modalities of creating the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland(RIIN). The Commission would be headed by retired Chief Secretary Banuo Z. Jamir as chairman.The panel would submit its report within three months. The commission would recommend (a)the eligibility criteria to be an indigenous inhabitant (b)the… Continue reading Nagaland forms panel to frame RIIN modalities
Vanishing wildlife: 22 species have gone extinct in India
According to the data tabled in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,4 species of fauna and 18 species of flora have gone extinct in India in the past few centuries. The data has shown that among mammals,the following are considered extinct in India (a)Cheetah(Acinonyx jubatus) (b)Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis)… Continue reading Vanishing wildlife: 22 species have gone extinct in India
WHO recommends use of innovative HIV drug
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended the use of the HIV drug dolutegravir(DTG) as the preferred first-line and second-line treatment for all populations. This drug can also be used for patients including pregnant women and those of childbearing potential. Dolutegravir(DTG) which is sold under the brand name Tivicay is an antiretroviral medication used together… Continue reading WHO recommends use of innovative HIV drug
Cooperatives for sustainable mining: NGT
The chairman of the committee of the National Green Tribunal(NGT) for rat hole mining in Meghalaya has advised small coal mine owners in the State to form cooperatives to shift to scientific and sustainable mining. He added that cooperatives will have to ensure the safety of mining workers and sustainability of the environmentally vulnerable areas.… Continue reading Cooperatives for sustainable mining: NGT
CISF launches encyclopaedia to strengthen security services
The Central Industrial Security Force(CISF) has launched an online encyclopedia called Securitypedia. Securitypedia is a website which incorporates a wide range of security related issues, best practices and latest technologies in the domain of security available across the world. Securitypedia is not just a static website containing data archives but is more of a dynamic… Continue reading CISF launches encyclopaedia to strengthen security services
36th GST Council Meeting
The 36th GST Council Meeting was recently held under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister. The GST Council has decided to reduce Goods and Services tax(GST) rate on electrical vehicles(EVs) from 12% to 5% and on EV chargers from 18% to 5% from August 1,2019. The Council has also approved GST exemption for hiring of… Continue reading 36th GST Council Meeting
What is zero budget natural farming?
During Budget 2019-20,Finance Minister has called for promoting zero budget natural farming(ZBNF) as a step towards doubling farmers income. Zero Budget means without using any credit and without spending any money on purchased inputs.‘Natural farming’ means farming with Nature and without the use of fertilisers. Zero budget farming is a set of farming methods that… Continue reading What is zero budget natural farming?
Model Tenancy Act will rebuild trust between owners and tenants
The Model Tenancy Act,2019 drafted by the Union Ministry for Housing and Urban Development is expected to benefit both owners and tenants. The Model Tenancy Act aims to regulate rental housing by a market-oriented approach.It seeks to promote the creation of a rental housing stock for various income segments including migrants, formal and informal sector… Continue reading Model Tenancy Act will rebuild trust between owners and tenants
