Ministry of Renewable Energy(MNRE) has cautioned the public against fraudulent websites that are conducting registrations under the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme. Recently,MNRE has formulated the KUSUM Scheme.The scheme aims to promote the use of solar power among farmers.The power distribution companies and state nodal agencies would implement this scheme. The scheme… Continue reading Govt cautions against fraudulent websites for KUSUM scheme registration
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Justice P.C. Ghose appointed first Lokpal
President of India has appointed Justice(retired) Pinaki Chandra Ghose as the first Lokpal of India.President has also appointed four judicial members and four non judicial members as well. The Government had enacted the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act,2013.The Act allows setting up of anti-corruption ombudsman called Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayukta at the State-level.The Lokpal… Continue reading Justice P.C. Ghose appointed first Lokpal
H-1B changes due to kick in from April 1
The US has said that it will start accepting H1B visa petitions for the fiscal year 2020.The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The US has announced several changes to the H1b programme which are (a)new data hub… Continue reading H-1B changes due to kick in from April 1
RBI seeks modification of NCLAT order in IL&FS case
The Reserve Bank of India has decided to appeal in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal(NCLAT) to seek a modification of its earlier order. Earlier,NCLAT had restrained banks from declaring accounts of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) and its group companies as non-performing assets (NPA).NPA is a loan or advance for which the principal… Continue reading RBI seeks modification of NCLAT order in IL&FS case
India, Sri Lanka joint exercise ‘Mitra Shakti-VI’ to commence from Mar 26
Exercise MITRA SHAKTI will commence from March 26 to April 8 for the year 2018-19,in Sri Lanka. It is a military exercise between India and Srilanka.It is conducted annually as part of military diplomacy and interaction between the two countries. The aim of the exercise is to build and promote close relations between the armies… Continue reading India, Sri Lanka joint exercise ‘Mitra Shakti-VI’ to commence from Mar 26
Forex swap for liquidity has been received well, says RBI Governor
The Reserve Bank of India’s Governor has said that the market response to the foreign exchange swap arrangement announced by RBI has been received well. Recently,RBI has decided to inject long-term liquidity into the system through foreign exchange swap arrangement.The word swap means exchange. Under this arrangement,banks would be required to keep dollar funds with… Continue reading Forex swap for liquidity has been received well, says RBI Governor
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 20, 2019
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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
Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for Februay, 2019
Download the 10 PM Current affairs Compilation for the month of February, 2019 by clicking the link given below:- 10 PM Quiz February, 2019 compilation About 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz The 10 PM Daily Quiz is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. It is a daily initiative containing 5-8 MCQs based on the important news… Continue reading Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for Februay, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 20th, 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 others answers Q.1) Examine the relevance of following in the context of the civil services Probity Honesty Integrity Q.2)What is contract farming? Critically examine the features of draft model contract farming… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 20th, 2019
