The six-member Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India has cut its benchmark policy rate,repo rate by 0.25% to 6%.Repo stands for ‘Repurchasing Option’.It refers to the rate at which commercial banks borrow money from the RBI.The rate cut comes in the backdrop of a slowdown in consumption. demand,weakening investment activity and overall… Continue reading RBI cuts repo rate to 6%, lowers GDP forecast to 7.2%
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EC inquiry against Meghalaya Minister
The Election Commission has initiated an inquiry into alleged violation of model code of conduct by a Meghalaya Minister. He had used an official vehicle for election campaigning. According to the Model Code of Conduct, no government transport including official air-crafts, vehicles etc. should be used for electioneering work. Model code of Conduct (MCC) are… Continue reading EC inquiry against Meghalaya Minister
SC agrees to hear plea challenging release of Modi biopic
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking a stay on the release of the biopic “PM Narendra Modi”. The opposition parties have alleged that the release of the film ahead of elections would violate the Model Code of Conduct. The film has generated widespread debate with opposition political parties alleging that it… Continue reading SC agrees to hear plea challenging release of Modi biopic
Health Ministry forms a Solidarity Human Chain; reaffirms commitment towards Universal Health Care
Recently, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI along with the World Health Organization (WHO) had formed a Solidarity Human Chain as part of the World Health Day celebrations. The theme of World Health Day 2019 is Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere. Universal health coverage (UHC) is defined as ensuring that all people have access… Continue reading Health Ministry forms a Solidarity Human Chain; reaffirms commitment towards Universal Health Care
18 Advance Pricing Agreements signed in March: CBDT
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into 18 Advance Pricing Agreement(APAs) in the month of March 2019 which includes 3 Bilateral APAs(BAPAs).With this,the total number of APAs entered into by the CBDT as of now stands at 271,which also includes 31 BAPAs. APA allows the taxpayer and the tax authority to avoid… Continue reading 18 Advance Pricing Agreements signed in March: CBDT
Time to push for a sustainable food system, say scientists
At a recent event organised in New Delhi, EAT- Lancet Commission has launched Eat-Lancet Report-India. The event was organised by FSSAI with the support of Tasting India and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). The Eat-Lancet Report was first launched in Oslo, Norway in January, 2019. Since then the report has been released in over… Continue reading Time to push for a sustainable food system, say scientists
Election Commission to SC: Taken steps to curb criminalisation of politics
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
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
