Retail Inflation cools further to 2.05% in Jan According to the data released from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), retail inflation for the month of January has declined to 2.05%. This decline has been primarily due to a) sustained decline in food prices and b) a sharp decline in energy prices. The retail inflation demonstrates… Continue reading Retail Inflation cools further to 2.05% in Jan
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Taliban forms 14-member team for peace talks
Taliban forms 14-member team for peace talks The Taliban has named a 14-member team of negotiators for the second round of talks with the United States to be held in late February 2019 at Doha, Qatar. The first round of talks was also held in Doha. The aim of the talks is to end the… Continue reading Taliban forms 14-member team for peace talks
India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles
India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles India has signed a contract with a US firm under fast track procurement (FTP) for 72,400 Assault rifles. The assault rifles will replace the Indian National Small Arms System (INSAS) rifles. Fast Track Procedure (FTP) was promulgated by the Ministry of Defence in 2001. The objective of the… Continue reading India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 13, 2019
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KUSUM Scheme to promote solar power use among farmers
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has formulated ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme. The scheme aims to promote the use of solar power among farmers. The scheme envisages a) installation of grid-connected solar power plants capacity up to 2 MW in the rural area, b) installation of standalone off-grid solar water… Continue reading KUSUM Scheme to promote solar power use among farmers
India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles
India has signed a contract with a US firm under fast track procurement (FTP) for 72,400 Assault rifles. The assault rifles will replace the Indian National Small Arms System (INSAS) rifles. Fast Track Procedure (FTP) was promulgated by the Ministry of Defence in 2001. The objective of the procedure is to ensure expeditious procurement for… Continue reading India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 12, 2019
Archives Q.1) What is human trafficking? What has the government done to deal with human trafficking? Answer: Human trafficking is the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labour, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others. Government steps: The Government of India penalises trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation through the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 12, 2019
Taliban forms 14 member team for Peace talks
The Taliban has named a 14-member team of negotiators for the second round of talks with the United States to be held in late February 2019 at Doha, Qatar. The first round of talks was also held in Doha. The aim of the talks is to end the Afghanistan War. The war in Afghanistan began… Continue reading Taliban forms 14 member team for Peace talks
Retail Inflation cools further to 2.05% in Jan
According to the data released from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), retail inflation for the month of January has declined to 2.05%. This decline has been primarily due to a) sustained decline in food prices and b) a sharp decline in energy prices. It is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It reflects changes… Continue reading Retail Inflation cools further to 2.05% in Jan
India, Maldives reverse visa stand off
India and Maldives has exchanged formal diplomatic notes for the implementation of Visa Facilitation Agreement . The agreement was signed in 2018 during Maldives President visit to India. This Agreement will facilitate greater people to people contacts between India and Maldives According to the agreement, the Indian government will ease visa regime for Maldivian nationals… Continue reading India, Maldives reverse visa stand off
