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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 16th, 2019

Q.1) “It is estimated that in just 30 years from now, half of India will be living in cities”. In the context of threat of water crisis, how can we ensure the next generations water security to next generations? Suggest some best eco-management practices to ensure water security. Q.2) “In the upcoming years, a host… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 16th, 2019

Behind Chandrayaan-2’s GSLV Mk-III rocket that developed a glitch

The launch of Chandrayaan-2, India’s second moon mission, was aborted after a technical snag in the launch vehicle system- GSLV Mk-III rocket. GSLV Mk-III has been touted as the most powerful rocket built by ISRO. The GSLV Mk-III is a three-stage rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It has been designed to… Continue reading Behind Chandrayaan-2’s GSLV Mk-III rocket that developed a glitch

Must Read News Articles-July 16th 2019

GS-2 A test of law and justice The challenges made to the 103rd constitutional amendment present a more difficult judicial examination than usual Supreme Court admits petition to decriminalise abortion The Supreme Court admitted a writ petition seeking to decriminalise abortion and allowing women the right to exercise their reproductive choice. No intent to exclude… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 16th 2019

Panel calls for upgrading e-learning platform to virtual university

A panel of experts has recommended upgrading Union human resource development(HRD) ministry’s free e-learning Swayam platform to a virtual university to meet growing demand for quality education. The proposal is part of the ministry’s five-year vision plan called Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme(EQUIP). The panel has also proposed reconstituting Swayam into a separate autonomous… Continue reading Panel calls for upgrading e-learning platform to virtual university

IWAI Ship Carrying Cargo From Bhutan To Bangladesh

India has flagged off a ship of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) carrying stones from Bhutan to be delivered in Bangladesh. The ship has set sail from Dhubri in Assam and will travel to Narayanganj in Bangladesh over river Brahmaputra and the Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route. This is the first time an Indian… Continue reading IWAI Ship Carrying Cargo From Bhutan To Bangladesh

Govt to look at applicability of 20% tax on ongoing share buyback issues

The Finance Ministry has said that it will look into the applicability of 20% tax proposed in the 2019-20 Budget on the current share buybacks by listed companies. This tax was proposed in the budget to discourage the practice of avoiding Dividend Distribution Tax(DDT) through buybacks by listed companies. Dividend Distribution Tax(DDT) is paid by… Continue reading Govt to look at applicability of 20% tax on ongoing share buyback issues

Fourth anniversary of Skill India Mission being observed today

The fourth anniversary of the Skill India Mission is being observed on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. The United Nations had declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day.This day is celebrated to promote youth skills development and abilities. The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2019 is ‘Learning to learn for life… Continue reading Fourth anniversary of Skill India Mission being observed today

DPIIT to soon float draft national retail policy to seek stakeholders’ views

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) will soon introduce draft national retail policy.The policy is aimed at promoting growth of 65 million small traders. The main elements of the policy includes (a)promoting ease of doing business (b)licensing (c)access to funds (d)direct selling and (e)hyper-market related matters. This policy is expected to cover… Continue reading DPIIT to soon float draft national retail policy to seek stakeholders’ views

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