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Congress MP seeks privilege proceedings against Union Minister

News:Recently,a Privilege Motion has been moved against the Union Textile Minister in the Lok Sabha. Facts: About Privilege Motion: Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively so that they can effectively discharge their functions. When any of these rights and immunities are disregarded,the offence is called a… Continue reading Congress MP seeks privilege proceedings against Union Minister

GEM launches National Outreach Programme – GEM Samvaad

News:Ministry of Commerce & Industry has launched a national outreach Programme called GeM Samvaad. Facts: About GeM Samvaad: The outreach programme aims to spread awareness about the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The programme will take place with stakeholders across the country and with local sellers in order to facilitate the on-boarding of local sellers on the… Continue reading GEM launches National Outreach Programme – GEM Samvaad

AMRUT mission extended by 2 more years till 2022

News:The Central Government has decided to extend the mission period of its flagship initiative Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) by two more years till 2022. Facts: About AMRUT: AMRUT stands for Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation. The mission was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs,Government… Continue reading AMRUT mission extended by 2 more years till 2022

Defence ties to get push at ‘2+2’ with U.S

News:India and the US will meet for the second 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Washington,US. Facts: About 2+2 dialogue: The 2+2 is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign ministers or secretaries meet with their counterparts from another country. The 2+2 ministerial dialogue between India and the US was started in 2017. This new… Continue reading Defence ties to get push at ‘2+2’ with U.S

7 PM | Bearing the brunt of slack laws: On labour laws in India | 18th December 2019

Context: Labour laws in India. More in news: A huge fire engulfed a residential-cum-production unit in a congested part of Delhi on December 8, killing over 40 people. Labour Laws: Labour law also known as employment law is the body of laws, administrative rulings, and precedents which address the legal rights of, and restrictions on,… Continue reading 7 PM | Bearing the brunt of slack laws: On labour laws in India | 18th December 2019

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 18, 2019

What are the important functions of the Finance Commission? Discuss the terms of reference of the 15th finance commission and various apprehensions about it. Answer “Section 124A of IPC has become as a tool of oppression to suppress the voice of many” Do you agree? Discuss whether it should be scrapped from India’s law book… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 18, 2019

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 17th, 2019

Explained: What is the UN body that has criticised India for new citizenship Act? News: The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) expressed concern over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act for being fundamentally discriminatory in nature. Facts: About Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) It is the principal UN entity… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 17th, 2019

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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 17, 2019

1. What measures have been taken by the government to create a conducive environment for the disabled community? Discuss various reasons for limited impact of such initiatives. The Hindu 2. What are the salient features of Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan. Discuss various issues related to the scheme. The Hindu 3. “Urban infrastructure is… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 17, 2019

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