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Italy to levy web tax on digital giants from 2020

News:Italy has approved a new tax on digital companies including U.S. tech giants as part of its 2020 draft budget. Facts: Why is digital tax? The digital tax aims to stop multinationals from avoiding taxes by setting up headquarters in low-tax European Union(EU) countries. This means that firms end up paying very little tax in… Continue reading Italy to levy web tax on digital giants from 2020

UN human rights council

News:Venezuela has won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council despite opposition by several countries over its poor human rights record. Facts: About UN Human Rights Council: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was established in 2006. It aims to promote and protect human rights around the globe as well as investigate alleged… Continue reading UN human rights council

Chenani-Nashri Tunnel

News:Government has decided to rename the Chenani-Nashri tunnel after Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Facts: About the Chenani-Nashri tunnel: Chenani-Nashri tunnel was inaugurated by Prime Minister in 2017.It is also known as the Patnitop tunnel.  The tunnel is  9.28 km long.It is located between Udhampur and Ramban in Jammu & Kashmir. It is not only India’s longest… Continue reading Chenani-Nashri Tunnel

Explained: Why China’s growth has slowed to a record low

News:According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics,the Chinese economy grew by just 6% in the third quarter of the current calendar year. Facts: China’s growth slowdown China’s growth rate has been slowing down since the global financial crisis of 2008-09.  However,China had recovered quickly and got back to double-digit growth in 2010-11 but since then… Continue reading Explained: Why China’s growth has slowed to a record low

Monetary policy committee sees further slowdown in growth

News:The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released the minutes of the monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting. Facts: In its fourth Bi-monthly policy review,the Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) has reduced the interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.15 % from 5.40 %. Key takeaways from the MPC meeting: All the six members… Continue reading Monetary policy committee sees further slowdown in growth

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

Q.1) “Recently released Health Ministry’s Comprehensive National Nutrition survey showed a direct correlation between the nutritional status of children and their mothers’ education.” In light of this discuss the importance and issues related to women education in India. Answers Q.2) “India must not trade away its national data rights at the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 18, 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 19th, 2019

Q.1) “Strengthening the manufacturing industry and increasing domestic demand are key imperatives for job creation and inclusive growth.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “For tackling Climate change in a better way it must be an integral part to the planning of Indian cities and towns.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss how political interference in sports administration… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 19th, 2019

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