The Centre has announced the creation of a separate railway zone in Andhra Pradesh. The new zone would be named South Coast Railway (SCoR). The headquarters of the new zone will be in Vishakhapatnam. As per item 8 of Schedule 13 (Infrastructure) of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, Indian Railways was required to examine… Continue reading AP gets new south coast Railway zone
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Special purpose vehicle to improve infrastructure in Sabarimala
The Kerala state cabinet has decided to set up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for comprehensive development of Sabarimala, Pamba, Nilackal and transit camps for pilgrims under the Sabarimala Master Plan. A special purpose vehicle is an entity which is formed for a single, well-defined and narrow purpose. An SPV can be formed for any… Continue reading Special purpose vehicle to improve infrastructure in Sabarimala
Modify Feb. 13 eviction order of lakhs of forest dwellers: Centre urges SC
The Centre and the State of Gujarat has filed applications urging the Supreme Court to modify its February 13 order. The Supreme Court had directed the eviction of more than 10 lakh of Scheduled Tribes (STs) and other traditional forest dwellers whose claims for forest land rights have been rejected under the Forest Rights Act… Continue reading Modify Feb. 13 eviction order of lakhs of forest dwellers: Centre urges SC
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 28, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 27, 2019
Archives Q.1) India’s entry to SCO opens up opportunities to ‘Look North’. Critically analyse. Answer: India joined SCO as a full member. Benefits of membership: SCO will strengthen India’s relations with Central Asian republics and provide a new opportunity to pursue the “Connect Central Asian Policy”. SCO would also be a new channel to enhance… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 27, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 28th, 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) 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. Q.2)… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 28th, 2019
Must Read News Articles – February 28th, 2019
Archives GS 2 IAF plane shot down, pilot taken captive by Pak. army An Indian pilot was captured by Pakistan after a major aerial confrontation and chase between Pakistan Air Force planes, which dropped bombs in four locations of Jammu and Kashmir, and Indian Air Force jets that countered them over the Line of Control… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 28th, 2019
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Rice research body releases 4 climate-smart varieties
The National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), a constituent institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, released four new rice varieties. The four new rice varieties consists of (a) two high-protein rice varieties (CR Dhan 310 and CR Dhan 311) and (b)two climate-smart varieties (CR Dhan 801 and CR Dhan 802).These rice varieties are tolerant… Continue reading Rice research body releases 4 climate-smart varieties
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 27, 2019
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