Discuss the significance of Supreme Court judgement in Shreya Singhal case. Examine whether Draft Intermediary Rules by the Ministry of Information and Technology is against the principles of this judgement. Answer What is mob-lynching? What are various reasons for a rise in mob-lynching incidents in India. Suggest some measures to prevent mob-lynching. Answer Discuss various… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 18, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 18th January 2020
GS -2 Punjab Assembly urges Centre to repeal CAA The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Friday passed a resolution, urging the Union government to repeal the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act. The resolution urged the Centre to put on hold the National Population Register (NPR) work till forms-documents associated with it are amended suitably, in order to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 18th January 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 18, 2020
1. Discuss the significance of Supreme Court judgement in Shreya Singhal case. Examine whether Draft Intermediary Rules by the Ministry of Information and Technology is against the principles of this judgement. Indian Express 2. What is mob-lynching? What are various reasons for a rise in mob-lynching incidents in India. Suggest some measures to prevent mob-lynching.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 18, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 17, 2020
1. Recent NCRB report has shown a rise in crimes against women over the years. Discuss various reasons for this. Suggest some measures to improve the situation. The Hindu 2. What is blockchain technology? Discuss its advantages and potential applications. The Hindu 3. What are parliamentary standing committees? Discuss their need and significance in Parliamentary… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 17, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 17th, 2020
India to invite Imran Khan for Shanghai Council meet News: Prime Minister of Pakistan will be invited to participate in the Heads of Government Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) that will be hosted in India in 2020 Facts: About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 17th, 2020
Environment-related offences fell in 2018; 8 states buck trend
News: National Crime Records Bureau released data on environmental crimes in Annual Crime in India report 2018 Facts: Key takeaways Environmental crimes dropped 17% in 2018 Tamil Nadu topped the list, followed by Rajasthan and Kerala almost two-thirds of such violations were that of the cigarette and tobacco-related law Additional Information: Environmental Crimes: The offences… Continue reading Environment-related offences fell in 2018; 8 states buck trend
World Bank and Government of India Sign $88 million loan agreement for the implementation of Assam Inland Water Transport Project
News: The Government of India, the Government of Assam and the World Bank signed a loan agreement of $88 million for the implementation of Assam Inland Water Transport Project. Facts: Significance of Assam Inland Water Transport Project Will help Assam improve the passenger ferry infrastructure and its services Strengthen the capacity of the institutions running… Continue reading World Bank and Government of India Sign $88 million loan agreement for the implementation of Assam Inland Water Transport Project
India to invite Imran Khan for Shanghai Council meet
News: Prime Minister of Pakistan will be invited to participate in the Heads of Government Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) that will be hosted in India in 2020 Facts: About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation It was founded in 2001 in Shanghai… Continue reading India to invite Imran Khan for Shanghai Council meet
7 PM |Preventing mob lynching|17th January 2020
Context: Mob Lynching in India. Mob Lynching: In 2018, the Supreme Court described lynching as a “horrendous act of mobocracy”. As per the various bills introduced by states, ‘lynching’ means any act or series of acts of violence or aiding, abetting or attempting an act of violence, whether spontaneous or planned, by a mob on… Continue reading 7 PM |Preventing mob lynching|17th January 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #64 January 17, 2020
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