Context: In a significant move which could facilitate infrastructure projects within prohibited areas around protected monuments, the government on 18th July, 2017, introduced a bill in Lok Sabha seeking to allow the Centre to take up projects in such zones. Introduction: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the… Continue reading Conservation or destruction?
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Must Read News Articles – July 21
Archives GS 1 Urbanisation Should urbanisation score over conservation?: (The Hindu, Editorial) The Culture Ministry talks not of cultural heritage but of roadways, railway tracks, and private landed interests. Social issues Re-arming the law: (Indian Express, Editorial) In the wake of the new violence, the targeted killings bill must be revived and owned by all… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 21
[Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 21
Archives 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. 1. Comment on the challenges countering Bilateral Investment Trade (BIT) between India and Israel. Do you think that an India-Israel BIT is possible in near future? (GS 2)… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 21
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – July 20, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below them New social security net planned: Universal Social Security to get implemented SC wonders whether privacy could be an absolute right: The debate on Right to Privacy Target Tehran: (The Hindu, Editorial) U.S sanctions against Iran Who cares about monetary policy?:… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – July 20, 2017
Universal Social Security to get implemented
Context The universal social security will cover loss of income; death and disability; illness and medical bills; and unemployment benefits for all. The scheme The Union government plans to introduce a universal social security network for workers in both the informal and formal sectors. The scheme will be rolled out in a phased manner. The… Continue reading Universal Social Security to get implemented
The debate on Right to Privacy
Context Right to privacy is not absolute and cannot prevent the state from making laws imposing reasonable restrictions on citizens, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday. The court’s decision The court said ‘right to privacy’ is in fact too ‘amorphous’ a term. To recognize privacy as a definite right, it has to first define it.… Continue reading The debate on Right to Privacy
Medical creates history- first successful child’s hand surgery
Context: The first child in the world to undergo a double hand transplant is now able to write, feed and do major physical activities. Introduction: The first official medical update on 10-year old Zion Harvey, who underwent surgery to replace both hands in July 2015, is more independent and able to complete day-to-day activities. At… Continue reading Medical creates history- first successful child’s hand surgery
U.S sanctions against Iran
Context: The U.S administration will target Iran through sanctions and will eventually try to undermine the nuclear deal in the long term. U.S. sanctions against Iran US sanctions against Iran refer to economic, trade, scientific and military sanctions against Iran, which have been imposed by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, or by the… Continue reading U.S sanctions against Iran
India’s economy set to reclaim top spot for growth
Context: India will reclaim its position as the fastest growing major global economy this year, partly propelled by benefits from a new tax system and bolstered by an expected central bank interest rate cut. Introduction: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will announce monetary policy in less than two week’s time. India’s annual retail inflation… Continue reading India’s economy set to reclaim top spot for growth
