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Bill for 10% quota to J&K economically weaker sections approved

The Union Cabinet has approved the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019. The bill provides up to 10% reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) in educational institutions and public employment alongside existing reservations in the state. The 10% quota Bill to economically weaker sections was introduced through the 103rd Constitution Amendment in January,2019.… Continue reading Bill for 10% quota to J&K economically weaker sections approved

Start-ups, SMEs write to govt. on equalisation levy

Recently,Domestic Small and medium enterprises(SMEs) and start-ups have written to Revenue Secretary.They have complained about the equalisation levy they have to pay to foreign companies for doing business in India. They have said that this has resulted in increased costs as well as loss of revenue to the government. The equalisation levy was introduced in… Continue reading Start-ups, SMEs write to govt. on equalisation levy

U.S. Fed cuts interest rate for first time since 2008

The United States Federal Reserve has announced that it would cut the interest rates for the first time since a decade. Fed Chairman cited global weakness, simmering trade tensions and a desire to boost too-low inflation as the reasons for the central bank’s decision to cut the interest rates. This rate reduction was the first… Continue reading U.S. Fed cuts interest rate for first time since 2008

‘India and U.S. very close to resolving all trade issues’

India’s Commerce Minister is planning to meet the U.S. Trade Representative.They will hold talks to resolve the differences over trade and investment. However,government officials have said that almost all issues have been resolved between the two countries.But the core area of disagreement which is market access is also close to being resolved. The Indian government… Continue reading ‘India and U.S. very close to resolving all trade issues’

OBC sub-categorisation panel gets extension for 6 more months

The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the term of the Other Backward Classes(OBCs) panel headed by Justice (Retd) G. Rohini. The panel was formed to review the creamy layer criteria for OBCs set by the Prasad Committee in 1993. The committee is supposed to work out a mechanism,criteria,norms and parameters for the sub-categorisation… Continue reading OBC sub-categorisation panel gets extension for 6 more months

Vardhan inaugurates state-of-the-art lab at NCDC

Union Health Minister has inaugurated a state-of-the-art laboratory complex at the National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) in a bid to give impetus to laboratory diagnosis of emerging diseases of public health importance.  The Minister said that NCDC has contributed phenomenally in elimination and eradication of several diseases of public health importance such as smallpox, polio,… Continue reading Vardhan inaugurates state-of-the-art lab at NCDC

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 31, 2019

Q.1) “Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution has failed to prevent defections.” Analyse. Answers Q.2) “Medical Commission Bill, 2019 seeks to ensure transparency and better medical standards .” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the role and function of National Commission for Minorities in India. Do you think it needs more power to ensure social justice to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 31, 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 1st, 2019

Q.1) “India faces the dual whammy of droughts and floods.” In light of this discuss the importance of river inter-linking in India. The Hindu Q.2) “Although there arevarious advantages of centralising and consolidating data, but it has serious associated risks and consequences.” Discuss. The Hindu Q3) Discuss the need and significance of Consumer Protection Bill.… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 1st, 2019

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