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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 27th, 2019

“To what extent anti defection law has been able to curb unprincipled and unethical parliamentary defections.”Critically examine. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/preventing-political-coalitions-of-convenience/article30079312.ece   What are Farmer Producer Organisations? Discuss whystreamlining the agri-credit system is a much needed reform to facilitate higher crop loans to farmer-producer organisations? https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-farmers-distress-farm-loans-rural-income-national-statistical-office-6135268/   What do you understand by the term ‘informational autocracy’? Do you… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 27th, 2019

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 26th, 2019

Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana News:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment has informed Lok Sabha about Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana. Facts: About Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana: Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana is a welfare measure being implemented by the Employees State Insurance(ESI) Corporation. The scheme was launched in 2018.It is… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 26th, 2019

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Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana

News:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment has informed Lok Sabha about Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana. Facts: About Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana: Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana is a welfare measure being implemented by the Employees State Insurance(ESI) Corporation.  The scheme was launched in 2018.It is implemented on pilot basis for… Continue reading Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana

Rohtang Tunnel Likely To Open In May Next Year

News:The Rohtang tunnel being built on the Leh-Manali highway may become operational in the next six months. Facts: About Rohtang Tunnel: The Rohtang tunnel is being built in the Eastern Pir Panjal ranges on the Leh-Manali Highway under the Rohtang Pass. It will become the world’s longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet. The development work… Continue reading Rohtang Tunnel Likely To Open In May Next Year

Explained:Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index(NFVI)

News:According to a report by Nomura Global Market Research, India is ranked 44 out of 110 countries in Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index. Facts: About Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index: Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries.It is headquartered in Japan. Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index(NFVI) ranks countries on the… Continue reading Explained:Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index(NFVI)

Key WTO body may become dysfunctional from December 11

News:The World Trade Organization’s(WTO) appellate body could become dysfunctional on December 11,2019 as the United States continues to block the appointment of members. Facts: About WTO’s Appellate Body: The World Trade Organization’s(WTO) Appellate Body was set up in 1995. It is a standing committee of seven members that presides over appeals against judgments passed in… Continue reading Key WTO body may become dysfunctional from December 11

MILAN Exercise off the East Coast

News:The Naval Exercise MILAN 2020 is scheduled to be held at Visakhapatnam in March,2020. Facts: About Exercise MILAN: MILAN is a series of biennial multilateral naval exercise conducted by Indian Navy.It was first held in the year 1995. It is aimed to enhance professional interaction between friendly foreign navies and learn from each other’s strengths… Continue reading MILAN Exercise off the East Coast

Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 introduced in Lok Sabha

News:Finance Minister has introduced the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha. Facts: Key features of the bill: Currently, domestic companies with an annual turnover of up to Rs 400 crore pay income tax at the rate of 25%.For other domestic companies, the tax rate is 30%.   The bill provides domestic companies with… Continue reading Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 introduced in Lok Sabha

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