The Supreme Court has ruled that a judicial magistrate can order an accused to give his voice samples even against his consent in the course of a criminal investigation. The judgment came on an appeal filed by petitioner against a 2010 order of a magistrate court in Uttar Pradesh allowing police to get his voice… Continue reading Giving voice sample to police does not violate privacy, rules top court
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Affordable housing gets a ₹10,000-crore booster
The National Housing Bank(NHB) has decided to infuse an additional Rs 10,000 crore into housing finance companies(HFCs) to improve liquidity in the sector. This move would enable the HFCs to provide individual loans for affordable housing. The government has also approved the budget proposal on one-time partial credit guarantee to public sector banks for purchase… Continue reading Affordable housing gets a ₹10,000-crore booster
India seeks unimpeded consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav
India has sought an unimpeded consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav.This comes after Indian Government had said that it was evaluating Pakistan’s proposal to grant consular access to him. There are a number of issues on which discussions are being held between Indian and Pakistan such as (a)will officials from Pakistan be present (b)will there be… Continue reading India seeks unimpeded consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav
China threatens to retaliate against Trump tariffs
China has warned of retaliation against U.S. President announcement on imposing a fresh 10% tariff on another $300bn of Chinese goods. Tariffs are a tax on imports.They are typically charged as a percentage of the transaction price that a buyer pays to a foreign seller. The US had already applied tariffs of 25% on $250bn… Continue reading China threatens to retaliate against Trump tariffs
‘Slowdown evident, may be temporary’
HDFC Chairman has said that the economic slowdown in India which has been due to weakness in consumption demand is temporary in nature and will pick up at the onset of the festive season. According to data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO),India’s quarterly GDP growth has declined to 5.8% in the January-March 2019… Continue reading ‘Slowdown evident, may be temporary’
Too much of reforms has led to slowdown: NITI Aayog CEO
NITI Aayog CEO has said that a huge set of reforms undertaken by the government has led to the current slowdown in the economy. He said that the reforms undertaken by government includes (a)GST (Goods and Services Tax) (b)IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code) and (c)RERA(Real Estate Regulatory Authority). He has also advocated a series of… Continue reading Too much of reforms has led to slowdown: NITI Aayog CEO
Daily Quiz #3 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 3, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 2, 2019
Q.1) “India-Africa relation and trade is crucial for India to achieve $5 trillion economic goal”. Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Motor Vehicle Bill, 2019 will make Indian roads safer for travellers.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss how farm ponds can benefit Indian farmers and agriculture sector? Discuss methods to resolve agricultural issues in India. Answers Q.4) What is… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 2, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 3rd 2019
Archives GS-2 Assam’s NRC exercise: The registry test of citizenship The chaos surrounding the National Register of Citizens is yet another example of Assam’s long and difficult relationship with migrants. Congress chief no longer a permanent member of Jallianwala Bagh Trust LS passes change removing Congress president as permanent member of Trust managing monument UGC… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 3rd 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 3rd, 2019
Q.1) “Government policies has failed to arrest malaise of female foeticide in India. Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Gender justice in India is in poor state with poor woman suffering the most.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) What is hate crime? Discuss various causes and measures to stop hate crimes in India. The Hindu Q.4) What is… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 3rd, 2019
