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PM Economic Advisory Council: Need to set up GST Council-like body for public spending

The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) has recommended a GST Council-like mechanism for the Centre and states to oversee public expenditure. EAC has said that fiscal consolidation issue as a reason behind this recommendation.The Centre’s fiscal deficit for 2019-20 is 3.3% of GDP.  Hence,there are limits to public expenditure as there is a… Continue reading PM Economic Advisory Council: Need to set up GST Council-like body for public spending

5th Meeting of India-Nepal Joint Commission to be held in Kathmandu

The 5th Meeting of India-Nepal Joint Commission will be held in Kathmandu,Nepal.The meeting will be chaired by foreign ministers of both countries. India-Nepal Joint Commission was established in June 1987.The meetings are held alternately in Nepal and India.The last meeting of the Commission was held in New Delhi in 2016. The meeting will review the… Continue reading 5th Meeting of India-Nepal Joint Commission to be held in Kathmandu

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 17, 2019

Q.1) “Population control efforts need a focus on behavioural change at the societal level.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “A post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) would resolve many security problems and challenges in India.” Analyse. Answers Q.3) What are Microplastics? How it pose a danger to entire humanity and other organisms? Answers Q.4) What do… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 17, 2019

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

Q.1) “Various Coastal states need to play an important role in overall development of ports and inland waterways for sustainable development.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “No first use nuclear policy has helped India to establish itself as a responsible nuclear nation.” In light of this discuss whether India should change its nuclear policy or not?… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 19th, 2019

Know India Programme

A group of Indian Origin youth has visited India under ‘Know India Programme’(KIP). Know India Programme(KIP) is a flagship programme of Ministry of External Affairs.The programme has been in existence since 2003. The objective of the programme is to engage with Indian origin youth (between 18-30 years) to enhance their awareness about India, its cultural… Continue reading Know India Programme

Committee to review Defence Procurement Procedure

Defence minister has approved the setting up of a Committee to review the Defence Procurement Procedure(DPP). The objective of the committee is to hasten the acquisition of weapons and defence systems and provide impetus to the Make in India initiative to cut down reliance on imported weapons. The Committee has been setup under the Chairmanship… Continue reading Committee to review Defence Procurement Procedure

Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan scheme

Government of India is set to launch Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Man-Dhan scheme.It is a pension scheme for retailers and small traders. The pension scheme assures a minimum monthly pension of ₹3000 per month to small shopkeepers, retail traders and the self-employed people after attaining the age of 60 years once they have contributed to… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan scheme

New species of freshwater fish found

Recently,Scientists from Zoological Survey of India have discovered two new species of freshwater fish from different parts of the country. The new species discovered are (a)Glyptothorax gopii and (b)Garra simbalbara ensis. Glyptothorax gopii is a catfish found in Mizoram’s Kaladan river.It measures 63 mm in length without caudal fin.The fish is dark brown on its… Continue reading New species of freshwater fish found

BASIC nations urge developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments

BASIC countries namely Brazil, South Africa, India and China has held its 28th Ministerial meeting on Climate Change in Sao Paulo,Brazil. During the meeting,BASIC countries have jointly urged developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments under Green climate fund. Green Climate Fund(GCF) mechanism provides that the developed countries are expected to jointly mobilize $100… Continue reading BASIC nations urge developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments

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