The Supreme Court has constituted a high powered committee to urgently frame and implement an emergency response plan for the protection of Great Indian Bustard and the Lesser Florican. The committee was formed on a plea which has contended that the population of the Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican has seen a sharp decline… Continue reading Extinction of Great Indian Bustard, Lesser Florican: SC forms panel to frame emergency plan
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Power Minister reviews first ever Draft Plan for Power Distribution Sector prepared by CEA
Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) has reviewed the Draft Distribution Perspective Plan for power sector in India. The draft plan is the first ever plan at Distribution level which has been prepared by the Central Electricity Authority(CEA) under the guidance of the Ministry of Power. The efforts towards… Continue reading Power Minister reviews first ever Draft Plan for Power Distribution Sector prepared by CEA
Open to improving Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Agriculture Minister
Union Agriculture Minister has told the Lok Sabha that the government is working on making Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna(PMFBY) more effective. The Centre is planning to make changes such as (a)making crop insurance voluntary to all farmers (b)removal of high premium crops and (c)giving flexibility to states to provide customised add on products. The… Continue reading Open to improving Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Agriculture Minister
Steps Taken to Deal with Cyber Crime and Cyber Security
Minister of State for Home Affairs has informed the Parliament about the steps taken by the Government to deal with Cyber Crime and Cyber Security. The Government has launched the online cybercrime reporting portal to enable complainants to report complaints pertaining to Child Pornography or sexually explicit content. The Central Government has also rolled out… Continue reading Steps Taken to Deal with Cyber Crime and Cyber Security
Cabinet okays amendments to bankruptcy code
The Union Cabinet has approved the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill,2019. The bill places greater emphasis on time-bound resolution and laying down voting rules of the financial creditors. The amendment provides that the resolution process has to be completed within 330 days including litigations and other judicial process.Presently,the resolution plan for an insolvent company… Continue reading Cabinet okays amendments to bankruptcy code
Bimal Jalan panel finalises report on RBI capital, surplus transfer
RBI had constituted a panel on Economic capital framework(ECF) to address the issue of RBI reserves.The panel was headed by Bimal Jalan. The panel has decided to recommend the RBI to transfer the excess capital from RBI to the government over 3 to 5 years.It will also recommend that the framework should be reviewed periodically.… Continue reading Bimal Jalan panel finalises report on RBI capital, surplus transfer
Pakistan must review Kulbhushan Jadhav’s death sentence rules International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice(ICJ) has ruled in favour of India in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.It has asked Pakistan to review his conviction and sentencing and also grant consular access to India. The ICJ has found that the treatment of kulbhushan Jadhav by Pakistan was in contravention of the Vienna Convention. However,the ICJ has rejected… Continue reading Pakistan must review Kulbhushan Jadhav’s death sentence rules International Court of Justice
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 17, 2019
Q.1) “Government’s existing technology vision for the digital economy, hinges on data localisation to solve multiple problems, unfortunately it misses a number of issues and hidden costs”. Critically examine. Suggest some measures to resolve these issues. Answers Q.2) “Adequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) amenities, including waste management and environmental cleaning services, are critical to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 17, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 18th 2019
GS-1 Remnants of Iron Age in Malampuzha A team of explorers from Government Victoria College have discovered iron implements belonging to the Iron Age in Kerala from the catchment area of the Malampuzha dam. GS-2 Centre proposes common MBBS exit exam; NEET to apply to AIIMS also The Union Cabinet has approved the National Medical… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 18th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 18th, 2019
Q.1) “National Register of Citizens though well intentioned, has many problems; majority of which are borne by the poorest”. Comment. Examine the need of National Register of Citizens. The Hindu Q.2) “A transition to electric vehicle transportation demand major efforts by the government but also need extra efforts of Indian automobile industry”. Discuss. What should… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 18th, 2019
