Maternity leave: govt. for incentive scheme News: In a bid to encourage employers, especially in the private sector, to implement the extended 26-week maternity leave law, the Labour Ministry plans to refund them for seven weeks’ worth of wages for women workers with a wage ceiling up to ₹ 15,000 per month. Important Facts: The… Continue reading Maternity leave: govt. for incentive scheme
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A.P., West Bengal withdraw ‘general consent’ for CBI investigations
A.P., West Bengal withdraw ‘general consent’ for CBI investigations News: Andhra Pradesh withdrew the “general consent” granted to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and West Bengal followed the course, thereby effectively curtailing the agency’s powers in the State without prior permission. Important Facts: About General Consent: According to Andhra Pradesh Home Ministry, the general… Continue reading A.P., West Bengal withdraw ‘general consent’ for CBI investigations
There can’t be a ban on use of word ‘Dalit’ in media: PCI
There can’t be a ban on use of word ‘Dalit’ in media: PCI News: The Press Council of India has recently decided against issuing a directive to the media prohibiting the use of the word “Dalit”. Important Facts: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an advisory to all private satellite TV channels, urging them… Continue reading There can’t be a ban on use of word ‘Dalit’ in media: PCI
Must Read News Articles – November 19th, 2018
Archives GS 2 Balance of power, in the balance Any attempt by the Centre to override the RBI Governor using the RBI Act would be ill-advised India steps up agro-diplomacy with China New Delhi feels that Beijing will focus on food security by diversifying imports in view of trade war GS 3 Govt. directions to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 19th, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 19, 2018
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) How far do you think, Great Depression, was responsible for Second World War. Provide reasons in support of your answer. Q.2) Napoleon was both the child of the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 19, 2018
Must Read News Articles – November 18th, 2018
Archives GS 2 Solih promises to reset ties At their meeting, the two leaders agreed on the importance of maintaining peace and security in the Indian Ocean and being “mindful of each other’s concerns and aspirations for the stability of the region”. GS 3 Ganga waterway project cleared after overruling expert panel Environment Ministry and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 18th, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – November 17, 2018 (PM-AASHA- An Analysis)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source: PM-AASHA scheme falls flat; procurement backed by smart exports is need of the hour Analysis : PM-AASHA- An Analysis
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 17, 2018
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PM-AASHA- An Analysis
Context Cabinet has recently approved a new Umbrella Scheme “Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan’ (PM-AASHA) What is PM-AASHA? PM-AASHA is a recently launched (September 2018) umbrella Scheme “Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan” (PM-AASHA) to guarantee MSP to the farmers. The scheme reflects the government’s commitment to ensure remunerative prices to farmers for their… Continue reading PM-AASHA- An Analysis
