The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) Sangharsh Morcha had organized a nation-wide protest on February 28, 2019. Following the protest, police complaints for registration of First Information Reports (FIR) were filed for non-payment of wages to labourers engaged under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005. The complainants said that the government’s… Continue reading Labourers sore over wait for wages under rural jobs scheme
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Development scheme for knitwear sector launched
The Ministry of Textile has launched a comprehensive Scheme for Development of Knitting and Knitwear Sector under PowerTex India. Knitting and knitwear sector is predominantly MSME in size and mainly located in decentralized sector. Knitted fabrics contribute to 27% of the total fabric production in India and 15% of knitted fabric is being exported. The… Continue reading Development scheme for knitwear sector launched
Cabinet Okays National Mineral Policy 2019
The Union Cabinet has approved National Mineral Policy 2019. The policy is aimed at bringing about more effective regulation to the mining sector as well as a more sustainable approach while addressing the issues of those affected by mining. It focuses on Make in India initiative and Gender sensitivity in terms of the vision. National Mineral… Continue reading Cabinet Okays National Mineral Policy 2019
Union Cabinet approves software product policy
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Policy on Software Products 2019. The policy aims to Develop India as a software product nation. It also aims to align with other Government initiatives such as Start-up India, Make in India and Digital India, Skill India etc. so as to create Indian Software products Industry of USD… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves software product policy
J&K based JeI banned
The Home Ministry has banned the Jamaat-i-Islami as an unlawful association under Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Jamaat-i-Islami is a separatist group based in Jammu and Kashmir. According to government officials, the separatist group had alleged role in anti-national and subversive activities and were closely connected with militant outfits. The UAPA… Continue reading J&K based JeI banned
Cabinet approves creation of SPV for Air India divestment
The Cabinet has approved the setting up of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the disinvestment of Air India and its subsidiaries. Disinvestment is defined as the action of an organisation (or government) selling or liquidating an asset or subsidiary. The name SPV is given to an entity which is formed for a single, well-defined… Continue reading Cabinet approves creation of SPV for Air India divestment
Soon tribals will get MSP for 50 minor forest produce
Union tribal affairs Minister has announced the revision of minimum support price(MSP) framework by 30 to 40% to 50 minor forest produce(MFP).The aim is to enable the tribals dependent on the forest to get a fair price for their produce.MSP is the minimum price set by the Government at which farmers can expect to sell… Continue reading Soon tribals will get MSP for 50 minor forest produce
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 28, 2019
Archives Q.1) Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play predominant role in social areas as a third sector where public and private sectors fail to provide social services for the needy. Examine. Answer: In the contemporary society, the problems that people have been facing especially the poor are much more complex. It is not possible for government alone… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 28, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 1st, 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) Critically examine cause and consequences of child marriage in India. What are the steps taken by government to stop child marriage? Q.2) Critically examine the role of cooperatives… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 1st, 2019
Cabinet approves Scheme for FAME India Phase II
The Union cabinet has approved the proposal for implementation of ‘Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II)’. The scheme will be implemented over the period of three years with effect from 1st April 2019. The main objectives of the scheme are a) encourage faster adoption of Electric… Continue reading Cabinet approves Scheme for FAME India Phase II
