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Taliban says differences resolved on U.S. troop withdrawal

The U.S and Taliban officials has held productive negotiations in Doha,Qatar aimed at ending the war in Afghanistan. During talks,U.S and Taliban appear to be closing in on an agreement under which U.S. forces would withdraw in exchange for guarantees that Afghanistan would not become a haven for other terrorist groups. However,even if the US… Continue reading Taliban says differences resolved on U.S. troop withdrawal

Bihar: Centre approves Rs 4,900-crore project to link Kosi, Mechi rivers

Cabinet has approved Rs. 4,900 crore for Kosi-Mechi interlinking project in Bihar.This is the second river interlinking project after the Ken-Betwa project in Madhya Pradesh.  This decision was taken as every year floods had become a major reason for destruction.Hence,interlinking of Kosi and Mechi can provide a little relief to Bihar. This project will provide… Continue reading Bihar: Centre approves Rs 4,900-crore project to link Kosi, Mechi rivers

With J&K status change, 15th Finance Commission will have to redo math

The Centre has revoked the provisions of Article 370 which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.It has also proposed bifurcation of the state into two Union territories Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. However,due to the change in status of J&K statehood,the Fifteenth Finance Commission will have to rework its calculations for distribution of central… Continue reading With J&K status change, 15th Finance Commission will have to redo math

Article 370: Petition filed in Supreme Court against Centre’s notification on J&K

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Presidential order on Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order,2019. The order effectively abrogates the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under the provision of Article 370 whereby provisions of the Constitution which were applicable to other states were not applicable to Jammu… Continue reading Article 370: Petition filed in Supreme Court against Centre’s notification on J&K

Explained: J&K Assembly — like, unlike Delhi

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill,2019 has paved the way for the formation of the Union Territory of J&K.It will join two other Union Territories with legislature namely Delhi and Puducherry. The J&K bill states that the provisions contained in Article 239 A of the Constitution that are applicable to Union Territory of Puducherry shall… Continue reading Explained: J&K Assembly — like, unlike Delhi

Lok Sabha endorses Centre’s decisions on Kashmir

Parliament has approved the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019. The order effectively abrogates the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under the provision of Article 370. The Parliament has also passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill,2019.The bill bifurcates the State into two separate union territories of Jammu and Kashmir(with legislature)… Continue reading Lok Sabha endorses Centre’s decisions on Kashmir

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 6, 2019

Q.1) “Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) mass emission standards will benefit India technologically and environmentally. Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Floating farms can help in achieving sustainable agriculture and economic growth.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss various reasons and impact of internal and external migration in India. Answers Q.4) What do you understand by the term Social Audit? Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 6, 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 7th, 2019

Q.1) “Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019 is critical to provide social and economic justice to transgenders in Indian democracy”. Examine. The Hindu Q.2) “Fight against social evils like mob lynching and honour killings demands state’s and community efforts.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What are various challenges faced by business units in India. How… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 7th, 2019

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