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False, motivated: India slams UN report on Kashmir situation

India has registered its protest against a new report by the United Nations Office of the High Commission for Human Rights(UNHCR) on Kashmir. UNHCR in its report has said that neither India nor Pakistan have taken any concrete steps to solve the concerns raised in its first report on Kashmir which was released in 2018.… Continue reading False, motivated: India slams UN report on Kashmir situation

Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment Bill

The Parliament has passed“The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019” to replace the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019. The bill envisages strengthening of the Aadhaar Act as per the directions of the Supreme Court and recommendations of Justice B.N.Srikrishna. The bill says that no individual will be compelled to provide proof of… Continue reading Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment Bill

Antifa: why America is talking about group that uses violence with ‘fascists’

Recently, the US witnessed a violence during a pro-Donald Trump demonstration by the Proud Boys and a counter-protest by Antifa members. Proud Boys are known as a white supremacist exclusively male group based in the US with a presence in a few other countries.On the other hand,Antifa has a more international background and gained prominence… Continue reading Antifa: why America is talking about group that uses violence with ‘fascists’

Saudi Arabia adopts Digital India, equality of women in this year’s Haj

Indian Haj mission in Saudi Arabia has adopted digital technology to reach out to a large number of pilgrims as part of the Government of India’s initiative of Digital India. They have launched an app called as Haj app.This application was developed to receive feedback,a grievance from Hajis. The app also connects with the pilgrims… Continue reading Saudi Arabia adopts Digital India, equality of women in this year’s Haj

Financial system has surplus liquidity

Finance Minister and RBI Governor has met for the customary post-budget meeting. The RBI Governor has said that the system has sufficient liquidity and the Union Budget has made provisions to ease the NBFC crisis. In the Budget,the Government has announced a one-time six-month partial credit guarantee window to cover up 10% of losses that… Continue reading Financial system has surplus liquidity

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 8, 2019

Archives Q.1) What is Cellular Agriculture? Discuss various advantages and and disadvantages of Cellular Agriculture. How it can ensure food security? Answered Q.2) What are various issues faced by sugar industries in india? Suggest some measures. Answered Q.3) Critically examine Caste based Reservation system in India. Discuss the way forward. Answered Q.4) Discuss the changing… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 8, 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 9th, 2019

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each other’s answer Q.1) What is section 124A of IPC? Do you think it should be scrapped from India’s law book? The Hindu Q.2) What do you understand by democratic education? Discuss… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 9th, 2019

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 8, 2019

Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address RBI board tomorrow Finance Minister is scheduled to address the post-budget meeting of the RBI’s central board. She will highlight the key points of the Budget including the fiscal consolidation roadmap. The government has lowered the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 8, 2019

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