There will be two major policy events taking place in the coming days which are the Budget and a GST Council meeting. Both will reveal the government’s intent and vision for the next five years. While there are a number of issues that it can take up at both these events,there are three main problems… Continue reading This will be a tough budget to balance
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It’s too early to call off SAARC and say it isn’t relevant or viable: Bhutan PM
Bhutan Prime Minister has talked about the major themes in Indo-Bhutan relations,the SAARC region as well as Indian Prime Minister upcoming visit to Bhutan. He said that India and Bhutan ties are at their highest possible point in relations as both countries has no outstanding issues. The two countries are cooperating on various projects such… Continue reading It’s too early to call off SAARC and say it isn’t relevant or viable: Bhutan PM
Bhutan PM says China must maintain status quo on Doklam
Bhutan’s Prime Minister has said that China should maintain status quo in the Doklam region.He said that as long as the status quo was maintained there will be peace and tranquillity in the region. This statement came in the backdrop of China building up of military infrastructure on the Chinese side of the Doklam plateau… Continue reading Bhutan PM says China must maintain status quo on Doklam
PM Modi calls for all-party meet on ‘one nation, one election’
Prime Minister has called a meeting of all parties represented in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha to discuss the issue of ‘one nation,one election’. One Nation,One Election is the method of holding single elections for both Lok Sabha and States instead of separate and continuous elections. One Nation,One Election is needed as India being one… Continue reading PM Modi calls for all-party meet on ‘one nation, one election’
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: 17 June
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCD) is observed on 17th June. The theme for 2019 is “Let’s grow the future together”. Global observance of WDCD is being hosted by the government of Turkey in Ankara. World Day to Combat Desertification 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification… Continue reading World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: 17 June
G20 agrees to tackle ocean plastic waste
At the recent G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth, held in Japan, G20 economies has adopted a new implementation framework for actions to combat marine plastic pollution. The new framework is aimed at facilitating further concrete action on marine waste, on a voluntary basis. In 2017, at G20 Hamburg… Continue reading G20 agrees to tackle ocean plastic waste
Qualifying for Leader of the Opposition
There is an uncertainty over selection of a formally recognised Opposition party and the Leader of Opposition in the 17th Lok Sabha. There is no provision in the Constitution or in the Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure in regard to the recognition of the LoP. By convention, an Opposition party can claim to have a… Continue reading Qualifying for Leader of the Opposition
Online payment of bills: Four-fold surge in rural and semi-urban India
An analysis of Common Service Centres (CSC) data from 2014 to 2019 has shown that there has been a four-fold increase in the number of transactions through CSCs since 2014. Common Services Centre (CSC) programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY). It was launched in 2006. CSCs act as access… Continue reading Online payment of bills: Four-fold surge in rural and semi-urban India
Must Read News Articles – June 17th, 2019
Archives GS-2 Bhutan PM says China must maintain status quo on Doklam Bhutan’s Prime Minister has said that China should maintain status quo on Doklam. It’s too early to call off SAARC and say it isn’t relevant or viable: Bhutan PM Bhutan’s Prime Minister has said that it’s too early to call off SAARC and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 17th, 2019
[Long Read] : The Inspiring Story of Minal Karanwal, 3rd, but first fully prepared attempt, after 2 Prelims Failure, #AIR35
Hello everyone, I am Minal Karanwal. I have gotten Rank 35 in CSE 2018. This was my 3rd attempt, having failed to qualify prelims in the first 2 attempts. This time, with a wholesome, crack proof strategy, I managed to breeze through the entire process, unscathed. A brief Recap of my whereabouts: I have been… Continue reading [Long Read] : The Inspiring Story of Minal Karanwal, 3rd, but first fully prepared attempt, after 2 Prelims Failure, #AIR35
