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Govt attempts fresh focus on FTAs, talks with U.S., EU and ASEAN negotiators next week

Indian Government will engage in three sets of important trade talks with the European Union (EU), the United States and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). The talks will focus on resolving its pending talks on trade and dispelling criticism that India has been protectionist and held up Free Trade Agreement(FTA) negotiations. The chief negotiator… Continue reading Govt attempts fresh focus on FTAs, talks with U.S., EU and ASEAN negotiators next week

India to host 3rd global sunflower seed meet on July 19

India will be hosting the 3rd International Sunflower Seed and Oil Conference(ISSOC) 2019 on July 19 and 20 in Mumbai. It is organized by the International Sunflower Oil Association (ISOA and will be hosted by the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA). International Sunflower Oil Association (ISOA) was established in 2015 in Rome by National… Continue reading India to host 3rd global sunflower seed meet on July 19

Union Budget 2019-2020 presented

The Finance Minister today presented the Union Budget 2019-2020 in the parliament. The Union Budget of a year, also referred to as annual financial statement, is a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the government for that particular year. Find below the link for Union Budget 2019-2020. Budget Highlights (Key Features)- https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/bh.php Budget… Continue reading Union Budget 2019-2020 presented

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RESUMING OF INITIATIVES – 7pm editorial, Mains Marathon and Prelims Marathon

Hello Friends, Based on popular demand, we have resumed the following initiatives – 7pm editorial, Mains Marathon and Prelims Marathon from July 1, 2019. All the three initiatives will be posted from Mon – Sat. We will be covering two editorials daily in 7pm editorial. These editorials will be of relevance to the UPSC exam.… Continue reading RESUMING OF INITIATIVES – 7pm editorial, Mains Marathon and Prelims Marathon

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 4, 2019

Archives Q.1) Discuss the issue and various causes of urban floods in India. Give some measures to prevent urban flooding in India. Answered Q.2) What is inheritance tax? Do you think it is need of the hour in India? Discuss various pros and cons of inheritance tax. Answered Q.3) Interlinking of rivers is a double… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 4, 2019

7 PM | State assets sales could play the fiscal saviour | 4th July, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Disinvestment can be a viable solution to fund for raising public expenditure. Disinvestment: Since the beginning of 1980s, a large number of public enterprises incurred losses year after year, and it was argued that the state should not be called upon to meet the losses of these… Continue reading 7 PM | State assets sales could play the fiscal saviour | 4th July, 2019

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7 PM | Education system in India – How to make it more equitable and inclusive. | 4th July, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Insights on the National Education Policy 2019. National Policy on Education: The National Policy on Education was framed in 1986 and modified in 1992. Since then several changes have taken place. The Government of India would like to bring out a National Education Policy to meet the… Continue reading 7 PM | Education system in India – How to make it more equitable and inclusive. | 4th July, 2019

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