The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has conducted test run for Chnadrayaan-2 mission. Chandrayaan-2, India’s second Moon mission, will be launched on July 15, 2019 Chandrayaan 2 will comprise of an Orbiter, Lander named ‘Vikram’ and Rover named ‘Pragyan’. The orbiter will circle the moon and provide information about its surface The lander will make… Continue reading Full rehearsal for Chandrayaan conducted
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France to impose green tax on plane tickets from 2020
France has decided to impose a tax of up to €18 on plane tickets for all flights from airports in France. The move will take effect from 2020. The new measure is expected to bring in some 182 million euros a year which will be used to fund less-polluting transportation projects. Sweden had introduced a… Continue reading France to impose green tax on plane tickets from 2020
Daily Quiz #9 UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 10, 2019
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India has stricter regulatory norms: Basel
According to the findings of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS),Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) norms on large exposures(LEX) for banks are compliant with the Basel requirements. The assessment was conducted by the Regulatory Consistency Assessment Programme(RCAP). The assessment focused on the completeness and consistency of the domestic regulations enforced by RBI on commercial banks… Continue reading India has stricter regulatory norms: Basel
[Answered] “Parliamentary elections in India have increasingly been influenced by State-level political variables beyond the performance of the ruling parties and the Opposition at the Centre”. In light of this critically discuss the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies in India.
Demand of the question Introduction. Contextual Introduction. Body. Analyse positives and negatives of simultaneous elections in India. Conclusion. Way forward. The Constitution of India has vested in the Election Commission of India the superintendence, direction and control of the entire process for conduct of elections to Parliament and Legislature of every State and to the… Continue reading [Answered] “Parliamentary elections in India have increasingly been influenced by State-level political variables beyond the performance of the ruling parties and the Opposition at the Centre”. In light of this critically discuss the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies in India.
NHAI Signs MoU with NIIF for funding highway projects
The National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) has signed an MoU with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF) for funding highway projects. This agreement is expected to provide innovative financial models including for the Bharatmala Pariyojana. Bharatmala Pariyojana is an umbrella program for the highways sector that focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across… Continue reading NHAI Signs MoU with NIIF for funding highway projects
Skill development ministry launches Kaushal Yuva Samwaad
The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has launched “Kaushal Yuva Samwad”. Kaushal Yuva Samwaad aims to create a dialogue between the youth and the Ministry. The program is intended to identify and rectify the gaps so that all skill development programs are aligned to the current demands and help in creating a skilled workforce… Continue reading Skill development ministry launches Kaushal Yuva Samwaad
[Answered] “India has begun to feature prominently on a growing list of countries marked by hate crime, including hate speech in electoral campaigns”. Critically examine. Discuss various consequences of hate crimes. Also, suggest some measures to stop hate crimes.
Demand of the question Introduction. Discuss hate crimes. Body. Write about hate crimes in India. Discuss various consequences of hate crime. Conclusion. Way forward and some measures. Hate crime is incitement to hatred primarily against a group of persons of any race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief and the like. They may be isolated,… Continue reading [Answered] “India has begun to feature prominently on a growing list of countries marked by hate crime, including hate speech in electoral campaigns”. Critically examine. Discuss various consequences of hate crimes. Also, suggest some measures to stop hate crimes.
Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme: Uttarakhand among best performing states
Uttarakhand has been adjudged as one of the country’s five best performing states under ‘Beti Bachao,Beti Padhao’ scheme. The state will be felicitated along with the other selected states in recognition of its consistent performance in respect of sex ratio at birth(SRB). Consistent performance in respect of SRB indicates that the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’… Continue reading Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme: Uttarakhand among best performing states
[Answered] “5g could be one of the most important development in human history”. Comment. Explain various challenges involved in adopting the 5g technology.
“5g could be one of the most important development in human history”. Comment. Explain various challenges involved in adopting the 5g technology. Ans. Demand of the question Introduction. Discuss what is 5 technology. Body. Write some benefits and applications of 5g technology. Conclusion. Way forward. 5g is the next generation cellular technology that will provide… Continue reading [Answered] “5g could be one of the most important development in human history”. Comment. Explain various challenges involved in adopting the 5g technology.
