Delhi state government and Jal Shakti Ministry has launched a pilot project to create natural reservoirs to conserve rainwater in the Yamuna floodplains. The pilot project will be carried out on a 40-acre plot in Sangarpur village. Later, in 2020, it would be expanded to 1000 acres. The project is aimed at charging aquifers using… Continue reading Launching project to store floodwater, CM Kejriwal says Centre put it on fast track
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Finance minister to review jail term clause for non-compliance of CSR
Finance Minister has assured the industry that the government would review the criminal penal provisions on corporate social responsibility (CSR). The amendments to the Companies Act have empowered the government to put the concerned officers in jail for up to three years, besides imposing monetary fines if they do not adhere to CSR norms. The… Continue reading Finance minister to review jail term clause for non-compliance of CSR
Every child to get Rotavirus vaccine by September
The Central government has planned to expand the coverage of Rotavirus vaccine to all 36 states and union territories by September, 2019.The vaccine is currently available only in 28 states and UTs in India. Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea among infants and children throughout the world. Rotavirus is transmitted by the… Continue reading Every child to get Rotavirus vaccine by September
President Kovind gives assent to UAPA Bill
President has given assent to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019. The Bill amends the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 providing special procedures to deal with terrorist activities and individuals and groups that foster terrorism in India. Under the Act,the central government may designate an organisation as a terrorist organisation if it (a)commits or participates… Continue reading President Kovind gives assent to UAPA Bill
Centre will not touch Article 371F, Sikkim CM assures people
Sikkim Chief Minister has said that the Centre had assured that Article 371F would remain intact and safe. Article 371F of the Indian Constitution provides special constitutional status to Sikkim. Article 371F states that states that that the Legislative Assembly shall consist of not less than 30 members. In order to reflect the diversity of… Continue reading Centre will not touch Article 371F, Sikkim CM assures people
Industrial production growth slips to 2% in June
India’s Index of industrial production(IIP) has slowed down to 2% in June,2019. The growth was pulled down by a sharp decline in the output of mining and manufacturing sectors. IIP measures industrial output growth.The IIP is an index which details out the growth of various sectors in an economy such as mineral mining, electricity and… Continue reading Industrial production growth slips to 2% in June
Home buyers can start bankruptcy cases against errant builders
The Supreme Court has upheld the amendments made to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code(IBC) that classified homebuyers as financial creditors. The verdict came on a petition filed by builders who had challenged the IBC amendment citing that it would result in duplication as the homebuyers have already been given protection under Real Estate Regulation and… Continue reading Home buyers can start bankruptcy cases against errant builders
One nation, one ration card:Govt launches pilot project
The government has launched inter-state portability of ration cards between Telangana-Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra-Gujarat as a pilot project to implement ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ across the country by June 1,2020. The beneficiaries in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh can now buy their quota of ration from Public Distribution System (PDS) or ration shops in either… Continue reading One nation, one ration card:Govt launches pilot project
Daily Quiz #9 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 10, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 9, 2019
Q.1) “Coastal zone management is important for India’s sustainable growth and development.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “India’s asymmetric federalism has helped in keeping nation as one addressing need of many vulnerable communities.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Track the recent developments in India-US relations. What are various issues in India-US relations? Answers Q.4) What do you understand by… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 9, 2019
