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Must Read News Articles-July 24th 2019

GS-2 Assam NRC final publication deadline extended to August 31 The Supreme Court has extended the deadline for publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam from July 31 to August 31, 2019. Kumaraswamy govt loses trust vote The 14-month Congress-JD(S) government in Karnataka collapsed, with Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy losing the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 24th 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 24th, 2019

Q.1) “While recent launch of Chandrayaan-2 showcased ISRO’s capabilities, India should now move on to create a public-private ecosystem in space capabilities.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “The public and private bank’s inability to extend more credit for major infrastructure projects to debt ridden states, will jeopardise India’s social and economic goals.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3)… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 24th, 2019

7 PM | The judicial presumption of non-citizenship | 23rd July, 2019

Context: The Controversy in Assam pertaining to citizenship.  More in news: On May 17, in a very short hearing, a three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court (the Chief Justie of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna) decided a batch of 15 petitions under the title Abdul Kuddus v Union of India. As… Continue reading 7 PM | The judicial presumption of non-citizenship | 23rd July, 2019

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7 PM | Commodities market needs a policy push | 23rd July, 2019

Context: commodities market in India. India is primarily a commodity based economy having a long history of commodities spot and forward markets. The trading in the commodities market can be broadly categorized into two major segments viz., spot/physical segment and derivatives segment. A commodity market is a physical or virtual marketplace for buying, selling, and… Continue reading 7 PM | Commodities market needs a policy push | 23rd July, 2019

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Human Rights Bill cleared amid protests

The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in the Rajya Sabha amid criticism from the Opposition. The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019 amends the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 The bill provides that besides a former chief justice of India, as is the current requirement, a former Supreme Court… Continue reading Human Rights Bill cleared amid protests

What changes are being brought in medical education?

National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, 2019 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. The National Medical Commission Bill 2019 proposes to repeal the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. If enacted, the current Medical Council of India (MCI) would be replaced by a National Medical Commission. The bill seeks to replace the MCI on the grounds… Continue reading What changes are being brought in medical education?

South Africa’s carbon tax: Aim to ensure zero waste to landfill

South Africa has recently introduced a carbon tax. The carbon tax aims to reduce 34% carbon emissions by 2020 and 42% emissions by 2025. The carbon tax also seeks to ensure zero waste to landfill and boost investments for low carbon alternatives. A carbon tax is a type of carbon pricing. A carbon tax directly… Continue reading South Africa’s carbon tax: Aim to ensure zero waste to landfill

Raksha Mantri Inaugurates Ujh and Basantar Bridges in J&K

The Defence Ministry has inaugurated Ujh Bridge in Kathua district and Basantar Bridge in Samba district of Jammu & Kashmir. The bridges have been constructed by Border Roads Organization (BRO) under Project Sampark. Ujh Bridge (1000 metre) is the longest bridge constructed by the BRO. The bridge also has the distinction of using the technology… Continue reading Raksha Mantri Inaugurates Ujh and Basantar Bridges in J&K

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