Delay in release of official statistics has dire consequences for addressing job crisis economy News: The article discusses the effect of delay in release of official statistics by the government. Facts: India had built a robust statistical system despite having a large informal economy and many forms of economic activity not captured by conventional measures.… Continue reading Delay in release of official statistics has dire consequences for addressing job crisis
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Stormy weather awaits India in 2019
Stormy weather awaits India in 2019 International relation News: Global events signal a Stormy weather year in 2019 with unexpected outcomes for India. Facts: International events: There is global leadership vacuum around the world and the rules governing international order are being diluted. The trade war and hegemony between US on one side and China… Continue reading Stormy weather awaits India in 2019
Land acquisition: Centre seeks Constitution Bench
Land acquisition: Centre seeks Constitution Bench Polity News: Supreme Court Chief Justice agreed to set up a Constitution Bench for expeditious disposal of issues relating to amendments in the Land Acquisition Act. Facts: The 2013 Act mandates that 70% of the affected land owners should consent to the acquisition of land for a public private… Continue reading Land acquisition: Centre seeks Constitution Bench
Government hikes stipends for research scholars; unacceptable, say students
Government hikes stipends for research scholars; unacceptable, say students News The Union government has hiked the Junior Research Fellowship — to ₹31,000 a person, nearly 20% increase from the existing ₹25,000. Important facts The Senior Research Fellowships (SRF), which are given to research students two years into their doctoral studies, had been hiked to ₹35,000… Continue reading Government hikes stipends for research scholars; unacceptable, say students
States may have to fund for MGNREGA wages
States may have to fund for MGNREGA wages Welfare schemes News According to the Centre, the states may have to fund MGNREGA wages. Important facts Financial issues The financial statement of MGNREGA scheme shows that as on January 30, 19 States and Union Territories had liabilities. Nationally, the scheme has a negative net balance of… Continue reading States may have to fund for MGNREGA wages
Supreme Court introduces new case listing norms to cut down oral mentioning before CJI
Supreme Court introduces new case listing norms to cut down oral mentioning before CJI polity News The Supreme Court has published new rules on how fresh cases will be listed. Important facts Rationale behind the new rules: To cut down on the daily ritual of advocates orally mentioning new and important cases before the Chief… Continue reading Supreme Court introduces new case listing norms to cut down oral mentioning before CJI
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 31, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 30, 2019
Archives Q.1) Discuss the different components of Bharatmala pariyojana. What significance does the programme hold? Answer: Bharatmala Pariyojana is an umbrella program for the highways sector that focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across India. The various components under the scheme are: Economic corridors development Inter-corridor & feeder roads National Corridors Efficiency… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 30, 2019
Must Read News Articles – January 31st, 2019
Archives GS 2 Centre hikes scholarships The Centre has hiked its popular research scholarship — called the Junior Research Fellowship — to Rs. 31,000 per month, a roughly 25% increase from the existing Rs. 25,000. States may have to fund for MGNREGA wages States struggling to pay workers under a national employment guarantee scheme have… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 31st, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 31, 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) Highlighting the contemporary challenges being faced by India analyse how Gandhi’s teachings can be used as a panacea in such circumstances. Q.2) Waste to energy plants in India… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 31, 2019
