The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) has submitted its report to the Election Commission on the number of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machine slips that should be matched with Electronic Voting Machine(EVM) results to enhance voters confidence.At present,VVPAT slips in one randomly chosen polling station per constituency are tallied with EVM results. The report… Continue reading Indian Statistical Institute submits report on VVPAT to Election Commission
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European Union offers UK more time to leave the bloc
The European Union has agreed to grant Britain a short Brexit delay.It removes the immediate threat of the United Kingdom leaving the EU without a deal by March 29,2019. EU has told UK Prime Minister that if she gets her Brexit deal passed through the Parliament next week,the UK PM will have until May 22… Continue reading European Union offers UK more time to leave the bloc
ED slaps ₹14.40 lakh penalty, confiscates ₹6.8 lakh in FEMA case against Geelani
Enforcement Directorate(ED) has fined Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Geelani and booked him under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).He has been booked for illegal possession of foreign exchange under FEMA act,1999. The Foreign Exchange Management Act,1999 (FEMA) is an Act of the Parliament of India to consolidate and amend the law relating to foreign… Continue reading ED slaps ₹14.40 lakh penalty, confiscates ₹6.8 lakh in FEMA case against Geelani
Centre bans Yasin Malik-led JKLF under UAPA
Government has banned separatist leader Yasin Malik-led Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967.The Front has been banned for allegedly promoting secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier,Home Ministry had banned the Jamaat-i-Islami as an unlawful association under Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967. The UAPA is a legislation to… Continue reading Centre bans Yasin Malik-led JKLF under UAPA
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 19, 2019
Archives Q.1) What are electoral bonds? How do electoral bonds work? What are the benefits and challenges associated with electoral bonds? Answer: Electoral bonds are bearer bonds which are not registered in the name of a specific owner and will pay to whoever bears them. A person wishing to donate to a political party can… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 19, 2019
Must Read News Articles – March 23, 2019
Archives GS 2 Centre bans JKLF under anti-terror law Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday banned separatist Yasin Malik’s Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) under the anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). The move comes days after the Centre banned Jamat-e-Islami (JeI-J&K) under Section 3(1) of the UAPA. Next stage in… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 23, 2019
SpiceJet joins global Airlines grouping IATA
SpiceJet has joined global airlines grouping International Air Transport Association(IATA) as a member.It became the first Indian low-cost carrier to join the IATA. The membership will allow SpiceJet to explore and grow its collaborations with international member airlines of the IATA grouping through interlining and code shares.It will also enable the carrier in seamlessly expanding… Continue reading SpiceJet joins global Airlines grouping IATA
India’s first Real Estate Investment Trust subscribed 2.58 times
The initial public offering (IPO) of India’s first Real Estate Investment Trust (Embassy REIT) was subscribed 2.58 times,with the share sale generating a demand of over Rs 5,300 crore. REITs are similar to mutual funds.While mutual funds provide for an opportunity to invest in equity stocks,REITs allow one to invest in income-generating real estate assets.… Continue reading India’s first Real Estate Investment Trust subscribed 2.58 times
US abruptly endorses Israel’s Golan sovereignty in big shift
United States President has declared that US will recognize Israel’s Sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights.This move will be a major shift in US policy towards the Israeli-occupied territory. Golan Heights is located in the southwest tip of Syria.It shares a border with Lebanon,Jordan and Israel.The area is not densely populated.Today more than 40,000 people… Continue reading US abruptly endorses Israel’s Golan sovereignty in big shift
Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru among cheapest cities to live in; Paris & Singapore among most expensive
The Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) recently came out with the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019 Report. The report provides a list of the most expensive cities in the world and the cheapest places to live in.The Survey compares more than 400 individual prices across 160 products and services in cities around the world. According to… Continue reading Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru among cheapest cities to live in; Paris & Singapore among most expensive
