Centre gives up on Triple Talaq bill Polity News Citizenship Amendment Bill and the Triple Talaq Bill which had been cleared by the Lok Sabha in the last session, is expected to lapse once the 16th Lok Sabha’s term ends. Important facts The bills that are slated to be debated in the Rajya Sabha include:… Continue reading Centre gives up on Triple Talaq bill
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The Chanda Kochhar case raises issues of corporate governance that go well beyond her
The Chanda Kochhar case raises issues of corporate governance that go well beyond her News: The article discusses the CBI report on erstwhile ICICI bank CEO MS. Chanda Kochhar and standards of corporate governance in India. Facts: Recently Central Bureau of Investigation filed an FIR against Ms. Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar, head of… Continue reading The Chanda Kochhar case raises issues of corporate governance that go well beyond her
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 1, 2019
Archives Q.1) The trade war between US on one side and China and Russia on the other side are signaling the beginning of a new Cold War. comment. Answer: A trade war is a situation in which countries try to damage each other’s trade, typically by the imposition of tariffs or quota restrictions. US started… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 1, 2019
Goyal unveils Vision 2030, highlighting 10 dimensions
The Indian government has unveiled its Vision 2030 for India, listing 10 dimensions. The 10 dimensions are a) robust physical and social infrastructure, b) create Digital India, c) make India Clean and Green, d) Expand Rural Industrialization, e) Increase exploitation of the Blue Economy- sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, f) Clean rivers… Continue reading Goyal unveils Vision 2030, highlighting 10 dimensions
Must Read News Articles – February 2nd, 2019
Archives GS 2 Govt. gives up on triple talaq Bill he government has effectively given up on at least two of its more controversial legislations — the Citizenship Amendment Bill and the Triple Talaq Bill — that were awaiting consideration by the Rajya Sabha, after opposition parties made clear that they could not guarantee smooth… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 2nd, 2019
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New panel for welfare of nomadic communities
Committee will be setup under NITI Aayog to complete the task of identifying de-notified, nomadic and semi-nomadic communities not yet formally classified.The committee will follow up on the work of the Renke Commission and the Idate Commission. A Welfare Development Board will also be set up under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to… Continue reading New panel for welfare of nomadic communities
7 PM | Defence sector needs disruptive technologies. | 1 February, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Globally the face of defence modernization is changing at a disruptive speed, a development which India should not ignore for long. India’s approach to defence preparedness is probably not guided by a national policy but is a result of ad hoc reaction. Decision making in defence sectorlacks… Continue reading 7 PM | Defence sector needs disruptive technologies. | 1 February, 2019
7 PM | Direct Cash Transfer to Farmers- An Analysis | 1st February, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Union government announced a cash transfer scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, to provide income support of Rs 6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers in the Interim Budget 2019. What is direct cash transfer for farmers? Direct cash transfer is a poverty reduction… Continue reading 7 PM | Direct Cash Transfer to Farmers- An Analysis | 1st February, 2019
