Sabarimala issue, pending before the Kerala High Court, to the Supreme Court. The petitions filed in the Kerala High Court had raised objections about the deployment of police forces and imposition of Section 144 CrPC (Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger) to restrain agitators and grant safe passage to… Continue reading Sabarimala: SC rejects Kerala plea on cases
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55% internet users scared of airing political views: report
According to the India Digital News Report, published by Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, 55% of sampled English Internet users in India are concerned that open political expression online could get them into trouble with the authorities. Respondents have low trust in news overall (36%), however; interestingly express higher levels of trust in… Continue reading 55% internet users scared of airing political views: report
Liquor, cash, freebies swing votes: ADR survey
A nationwide survey by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has reported that for 41.34% respondents distribution of liquor, cash and freebies was an important factor behind voting a particular candidate in election. ADR is a NGO which works in the area of electoral and political reforms ADR conducted the survey to a) identify voters’ priorities… Continue reading Liquor, cash, freebies swing votes: ADR survey
Nirmohi Akhara seeks additions to Ayodhya mediation panel
The Nirmohi Akhara, one of the plaintiff in the Ram Janmabhoomi- -Babri Masjid land dispute case (Ayodhya case) has moved an application in the Supreme Court alleging loopholes in the mediation proceedings of the case. The Supreme Court had referred the Ayodhya case for mediation. The Court had formed a mediation panel headed by former… Continue reading Nirmohi Akhara seeks additions to Ayodhya mediation panel
Minimum area, maximum plants
Mango Meadows, a man-made forest, features in the URF World Records and the Limca Book of Records for developing the maximum number of agriculture and horticulture species in a minimum area of 30 acres. It is also world’s first agriculture theme park. The park hosts nearly 4,800 plant varieties. Mango Meadows is located in Ayamkudi… Continue reading Minimum area, maximum plants
Supreme Court in favour of increasing random physical verification of VVPATs
The Supreme Court has said that it was in favour of increasing random physical verification of VVPAT in assembly and parliamentary elections. However, the Election commission has been resisting this proposal. The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to file an affidavit on 28th march 2019 to explaining the rationality behind restricting physical counting… Continue reading Supreme Court in favour of increasing random physical verification of VVPATs
Eye on Indian Ocean, India-Australia joint naval exercise to begin April 2
An Australian diplomatic source has said that the third edition of AUSINDEX exercise (Exercise Australia-India) will be held off the coast of Vishakhapatnam from 2nd-16th April 2019. AUSINDEX is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The first edition of the exercise, AUSINDEX-15 took place in 2015 off the… Continue reading Eye on Indian Ocean, India-Australia joint naval exercise to begin April 2
Rural distress: last year of govt saw highest demand for MNREGA jobs in 8 years
According to data from Ministry of Rural Development, the demand for jobs under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) had recorded a marked increase in 2018-2019. Up to March 25th 2019, the work generated under MGNREGA was 255 crore person-days. This increase in demand has been attributed to increase in the frequency… Continue reading Rural distress: last year of govt saw highest demand for MNREGA jobs in 8 years
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 26, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 25, 2019
Archives Q.1) India has always been seeking an “Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled” peace process and settlement but as international talks with the Taliban leadership gain momentum India soften its stance. What are the reasons for this? Should India negotiate with Taliban. Give your opinion. Answer: India has recently sent an informal delegation to the peace… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 25, 2019
