News:The Union government is all set to do away with jail term in over 40 of the 66 sections under the Companies Act 2013.These changes are being discussed by the Company Law Committee. Facts: About the company law committee: Government of India had constituted the company law committee for examining and making recommendations on various… Continue reading Government to decriminalise 2/3rds of offences under the Companies Act
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World Bank Cuts India’s Growth Forecast To 6%
News:The World Bank has reduced India’s economic growth forecast in its South Asia Economic Focus report. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: The World Bank has projected India’s gross domestic product growth at 6% in the fiscal year 2020 compared with 7.5% forecast in April,2019. However,the bank also expects India’s growth to gradually recover to… Continue reading World Bank Cuts India’s Growth Forecast To 6%
Index of Industrial Production(IIP)
News:India’s industrial sector production(IIP) has contracted by 1.1% in August when compared to the production in the same month in 2018. Facts: About IIP: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is a composite indicator that measures changes in the volume of production of a basket of industrial products. The index is compiled and published monthly… Continue reading Index of Industrial Production(IIP)
Nepal, China ink road connectivity deal
News:Chinese President is on a visit to Nepal. Facts: Key takeaways from the visit: India and China have decided to construct a 70-km (42-mile) rail link which will connect the Gyiron in Tibet with Nepal’s capital city of Kathmandu. A 28-km Kerung-Kathmandu road tunnel is also proposed to halve the distance between Kathmandu and Chinese… Continue reading Nepal, China ink road connectivity deal
Daily Quiz #10 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 14, 2019
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Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir
News: Nearly 4,500 students from Jammu and Kashmir have reported at colleges across the country to pursue undergraduate studies under the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) — the highest in six years. Facts: Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) was launched in 2011. The scheme is under Ministry of Human Resource Development. Aim: To… Continue reading Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir
Bullet Train Project
News: Gujarat high court rejected more than 100 pleas challenging the land acquisition process for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project. Facts: The E5 Shinkansen series Bullet Train Project (Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) is an India-Japan joint venture. The agreement was signed with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The project was inaugurated in 2017 and is… Continue reading Bullet Train Project
Effect of Mother’s Education on Child’s Nutritional Status
News: The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNSS) has shown a direct correlation between mothers’ education and the well-being of children. Facts: With higher levels of schooling in a mother, children received better diets. Only 11.4% of children of mothers with no schooling received adequately diverse meals, while 31.8% whose mothers finished Class XII received diverse… Continue reading Effect of Mother’s Education on Child’s Nutritional Status
HIV-AIDS
News: According to Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS), Mizoram reports nine positive cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) a day. Facts: HIV-AIDS HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome… Continue reading HIV-AIDS
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 12, 2019
Q.1) “India requires a national register for citizen’s at national level.” Critically examine. Answers Q.2) “In the era of high competition, reservation in jobs and higher education need to be rationalised.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss salient features of Motor Vehicle amendment act, 2019. Critically analyse its objectives and significance. Answers Q.4) What do you understand… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 12, 2019
