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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 13th, 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) The ordinance that overturned the Supreme Court-backed formula for implementing reservations in university jobs has been challenged. Analyse the implications of making the department the unit for quotas… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 13th, 2019

7 PM | Understand 13 point and 200 point roster controversy for appointments | 12 March, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Central government recently promulgated an ordinance The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teacher’s cadre) ordinance, 2019 which restores the earlier 200-point roster-based reservation system in Higher Education Institutes. Timeline The 200-point system of implementing reservations was adopted by all central universities by 2014. But in 2017 after Allahabad… Continue reading 7 PM | Understand 13 point and 200 point roster controversy for appointments | 12 March, 2019

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SC to consider sending 10% quota law challenge to Constitution Bench

The Supreme Court has decided to consider whether the plea challenging the Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act should be heard by a Constitution Bench. The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act provides for 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the economically weaker section in the unreserved category. The Act amends Article 15 and 16 to… Continue reading SC to consider sending 10% quota law challenge to Constitution Bench

WHO strategy to fight flu pandemics

WHO strategy to fight flu pandemics The World Health Organization has released a Global Influenza Strategy for 2019-2030. It aims at protecting people across the world from influenza. Influenza or flu is a contagious disease caused by influenza viruses. According to WHO, influenza is one of the world’s greatest public health challenges. The objectives of… Continue reading WHO strategy to fight flu pandemics

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NGT issues notices on plea to halt road through Corbett

NGT issues notices on plea to halt road through Corbett The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has halted the construction of Kandi Road Project in Uttarakhand. The Kandi Road Project seeks to connect Ramnagar in Kumaon to Kotdwar in Garhwal. The construction of the road has been stopped as it passes through the core area of The… Continue reading NGT issues notices on plea to halt road through Corbett

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J&K draft of return policy for militants: Rs 6,000 stipend, jobs

J&K draft of return policy for militants: Rs 6,000 stipend, jobs Jammu & Kashmir(J&K) Government has proposed draft Reintegration Policy for militants to encourage them to give up arms and join mainstream.It is presently under pre-State Administrative Council (SAC) stage consideration.SAC is the body governing J&K,which is under President’s rule.It is led by Governor and… Continue reading J&K draft of return policy for militants: Rs 6,000 stipend, jobs

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Uncertain govt. policies clouded developer sentiment, hit solar capacity addition: Crisil

Uncertain govt. policies clouded developer sentiment, hit solar capacity addition: Crisil According to CRISIL report,India’s target of adding 100 GW of solar project capacity by 2022 is facing problems due to (a)lack of clarity on policy (b)frequent bid cancellation and (c)safeguard measures. Last year,the Finance Ministry imposed up to 25% safeguard duty on imported solar… Continue reading Uncertain govt. policies clouded developer sentiment, hit solar capacity addition: Crisil

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