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Urban development: Majority of Centre’s assistance to States goes to metro rail, housing projects

Urban development: Majority of Centre’s assistance to States goes to metro rail, housing projects News According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ data, majority of Centre’s assistance to States has gone to metro rail and housing projects. Important facts Of the total allocation of Rs.1.32 lakh crore for eight flagship, Centre has allocated… Continue reading Urban development: Majority of Centre’s assistance to States goes to metro rail, housing projects

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India Afghanistan Relations:

Context: US recently announced withdrawal of 7000 US troops from Afghanistan, a decision which would reduce its presence in Afghanistan by half and would force India to rethink its Afghan Policy. US’ South Asia/ Afghan Policy 2017: US announced deployment of additional 4000 troops in Afghanistan to train Afghan soldiers to avoid the collapse of… Continue reading India Afghanistan Relations:

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 4, 2019

Archives Q.1) What do you mean by Blockchain technology? Discuss how blockchain technology can be applied in healthcare, education and agricultural sector. Answer: Blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked using cryptography. Healthcare: Easily manage clinical trials data electronic medical records maintenance useful in drug traceability is security to address… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 4, 2019

Must Read News Articles – January 5th, 2019

Archives GS 2 After the inevitable exit India must be prepared for the potential consequences of withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan Left out, abused As per the recently disclosed study, only 32% of Child Care Institutions or Homes were registered under the JJ Act as of 2016, while an equal number were unregistered, and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 5th, 2019

Attorney General for India (AG):

Attorney General for India (AG): News:The Attorney General for India (AG) recently made some comments criticizing the Supreme Court’s verdict on Sabarimala issue, which raises the concern of impartiality of the office of the AG. Facts: Article 76: It says that the President can appoint a person who is qualified to be a Supreme Court… Continue reading Attorney General for India (AG):

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A prospective gold mine found near Bengaluru

A prospective gold mine found near Bengaluru PT FActs News: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has discovered a prospective gold mine in the village of Ajjanahalli, Bengaluru Important Facts: The Ajjanahalli gold prospect is part of the Chitradurga greenstone belt, a linear, north-to-south sequence of volcanic and sedimentary rocks of the Archean age around… Continue reading A prospective gold mine found near Bengaluru

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Rajya Sabha passes two Bills, no-detention policy to be reversed

Rajya Sabha passes two Bills, no-detention policy to be reversed News The Rajya Sabha has passed the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Bill Important Facts About National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Bill It seeks to provide retrospective recognition to central and… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes two Bills, no-detention policy to be reversed

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