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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 30th, 2019

Q.1) “Focus on fiscal deficit alone; as an economic management tool is not full proof.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Ocean resources in Indian Ocean can boost India’s economic and social progress.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What is difference between 5G and 4G technology? Discuss importance of 5G technology for India? The Hindu Q.4) What is… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 30th, 2019

7 PM | Respecting Reproductive Choice | 29th July, 2019

Context: The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019. More in News: The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 was re-introduced in the Lok Sabha on July 15, 2019, having lapsed in December 2018 with the dissolution of Parliament. The introduction of the 2019 Bill, contains minimal amendments to earlier drafts and fails to engage with important critiques that arose between 2016… Continue reading 7 PM | Respecting Reproductive Choice | 29th July, 2019

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7 PM | Ban or regulate? | 29th July, 2019

Context: crypto currencies and its related issues Crypto currency is both digital and virtual currency that is created based on some cryptographic algorithm. No one “mints” this currency; they solve cryptographic algorithms using hardware and electricity to get the representation of one unit of value, typically called a “coin”. Bitcoin, Litecoin, and altcoins are all… Continue reading 7 PM | Ban or regulate? | 29th July, 2019

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Accessible Elections; a successful endeavor of Election Commission of India during Lok Sabha Election 2019

Election commission of India’s motto of ‘Accessible Elections’ was successful in making the India’s elections inclusive and participative for all. EC had used several key initiatives such as electors with disabilities and senior citizens were mapped polling station wise to provide them targeted and need based assistance on the day of poll. During the election,all… Continue reading Accessible Elections; a successful endeavor of Election Commission of India during Lok Sabha Election 2019

Convicted in graft case, Sikkim CM seeks disqualification waiver

Sikkim Chief Minister(CM) has requested the Election Commission (EC) to grant him a waiver of the remaining period of his disqualification to retain the post. Sikkim CM who was appointed on May 27,2019 needs to be elected to the Assembly within six months of his appointment.However,he is barred from contesting polls as he has been… Continue reading Convicted in graft case, Sikkim CM seeks disqualification waiver

States told to set up Centres to detain illegal migrants

The Central Government is planning to release a Model Detention Manual,2019. The manual has asked all states and union territories to set up at least one detention centre each with modern amenities for illegal migrants/ foreigners. The aim behind setting up such detention centres is to restrict the movement of foreigners staying back illegally and… Continue reading States told to set up Centres to detain illegal migrants

Army’s first Integrated Battle Groups to be structured by end of next month

According to a report,Integrated Battle Groups(IBGs) which the Army plans to create as part of overall force transformation is close to implementation. Integrated Battle Groups(IBGs) are brigade-sized, agile, self-sufficient combat formations which can swiftly launch strikes against adversary in case of hostilities. Each IBG would be tailor-made based on Threat, Terrain and Task and resources… Continue reading Army’s first Integrated Battle Groups to be structured by end of next month

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