The Election Commission (EC) has told the Supreme Court that it has taken measures to curb criminalization of politics. Criminalization of politics means the rising participation of criminals and people facing criminal charges in politics. EC’s response in Supreme Court comes in the backdrop of a contempt plea which was recently filed alleging that the… Continue reading Election Commission to SC: Taken steps to curb criminalisation of politics
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NuGen Mobility Summit 2019
The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) will organize a NuGen Mobility Summit, 2019 at Manesar,NCR from 27th to 29th November 2019. The objective of the Summit is to (a)share new ideas (b)learnings (c)global experiences (d)innovations and (e)future technology trends for faster adoption,assimilation and development of advanced automotive technologies for a smarter and greener future.… Continue reading NuGen Mobility Summit 2019
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – April 5, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 4, 2019
Archives Q.1) Access to Clean Cooking Energy and Electricity Survey of States (ACCESS) report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), has highlighted the gap between a connection and reliable power supply. Why is electricity access not only about the provision of connections? How 24×7 power for all can be ensured? Answer: Problems:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 4, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 5th, 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 India has legitimate reasons to develop deterrence for the security of its space-based assets in absence of global regulatory regime to address the growing militarization in space. Discuss The… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 5th, 2019
Must Read News Articles – April 5th, 2019
Archives GS 2 UAE’s top honour for Modi UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi the country’s highest civilian award, ‘the Order of Zayed’, its crown prince Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced on April 4, a decision that has given rise to speculation PM Modi could travel to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 5th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : April 4, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 4, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here ‘RTI scrutiny will ruin judicial independence’ The Supreme Court has commenced hearing on its own appeal whether the Chief Justice of India’s office is covered under the purview of the Right to Information Act (RTI). The issue has arisen from an appeal… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 4, 2019
7 PM | SC order on RBI’s controversial ‘February 12 circular’ | 4 April, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Supreme Court struck down Reserve Bank of India’s February 12 circular and ruled it as unconstitutional. What is February 12 circular The circular completely revamped the rules tackling non-productive assets (NPAs). The circular was issued under the power enshrined by Section 35AA of the Banking Regulation Act.… Continue reading 7 PM | SC order on RBI’s controversial ‘February 12 circular’ | 4 April, 2019
Vikram hurt during practice, puts Chandrayaan-2 on bench
Vikram, the lander of Chandrayaan 2, has suffered minor damage in two of its legs during a test conducted in the later half of February 2019. This has postponed atleast until May 2019. Chandrayaan-2 is India’s second mission to the moon. It is a totally indigenous mission. It comprises of an Orbiter, Lander and Rover.… Continue reading Vikram hurt during practice, puts Chandrayaan-2 on bench
