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Govt forms expert panel for time-bound resolution of disputes in oil & gas sector

News:Government has constituted a Committee of External Eminent Persons/Experts for time-bound resolution of disputes in Oil and gas sector. Facts: About the committee: The committee will consist of three members.It will help the oil and gas sector get rid of disputes without having to resort to tardy judicial process. The committee will have a tenure… Continue reading Govt forms expert panel for time-bound resolution of disputes in oil & gas sector

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 26, 2019

1. What is meant by constitutional morality? How does one uphold constitutional morality? Discuss its importance in a public services. The Hindu 2. Discuss the role played by State Legislative Councils. How are they different from the Rajya Sabha? Also examine their usefulness for Indian states. The Hindu 3. Discuss the significance of the Vaikom… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 26, 2019

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 26, 2019

What is meant by constitutional morality? How does one uphold constitutional morality? Discuss its importance in a public services. Answer Discuss the role played by State Legislative Councils. How are they different from the Rajya Sabha? Also examine their usefulness for Indian states. Answer Discuss the significance of the Vaikom satyagraha and the self respect… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 26, 2019

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 25th, 2019

Good Governance Index launched News:Minister of State for Public Grievances and Pensions has launched Good Governance Index on the occasion of Good Governance Day. Facts: About Good Governance Index: The Good Governance Index is a uniform tool to assess the status of governance and impact of various interventions taken up by State governments and Union… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 25th, 2019

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Good Governance Index launched

News:Minister of State for Public Grievances and Pensions has launched Good Governance Index on the occasion of Good Governance Day. Facts: About Good Governance Index: The Good Governance Index is a uniform tool to assess the status of governance and impact of various interventions taken up by State governments and Union Territories. The index was… Continue reading Good Governance Index launched

NITI Aayog to launch 2nd edition of SDG India Index

News:NITI Aayog will launch the second edition of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDG) India Index and Dashboard on 30th December,2019 in New Delhi. Facts: About SDG India Index: SDG India Index and Dashboard has been developed by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Global Green Growth Institute and the… Continue reading NITI Aayog to launch 2nd edition of SDG India Index

Indian Armed Forces set to get their first chief of defence staff

News:Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved the creation of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) post. Facts: Background: The proposal for a Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) has been there for two decades. It was recommended by the K.Subrahmanyam committee appointed after the Kargil conflict of 1999 to recommend higher military reforms. However,it did not move… Continue reading Indian Armed Forces set to get their first chief of defence staff

Rohtang tunnel in Himachal Pradesh named as Atal tunnel

News:The Union Cabinet has decided to name the Rohtang Tunnel under Rohtang Pass after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Facts: About Atal Tunnel: Atal tunnel is an 8.8-kilometre-long under Rohtang Pass.It will become the world’s longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet. The tunnel is present on the Pir Panjal Range of Himalayas.The tunnel project… Continue reading Rohtang tunnel in Himachal Pradesh named as Atal tunnel

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