The Lok Sabha has passed Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2019. The bill seeks to amend the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 was enacted to provide for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) and the Human Rights… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Protection of Human Rights (Amendment Bill) 2019
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India set to sign US-like defence logistics sharing pact with Russia
India and Russia are finalising a defence agreement called the Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support(ARLS). The agreement will simplify interoperability and enable military platforms to receive support and supplies across bases in both nations. Currently,India has a defence logistics sharing agreement with the US.A similar agreement was also inked with France in 2018. Further,if the… Continue reading India set to sign US-like defence logistics sharing pact with Russia
Govt. opposes NEXT for MBBS students
The Tamil Nadu government has opposed the provision in the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill proposing a common final-year MBBS exam- National Exit Test (NEXT). According to the state government, such an exam could be held for those studying medicine abroad and coming to India for practice, not for MBBS students in India. The state… Continue reading Govt. opposes NEXT for MBBS students
Assam NRC: SC questions need for sample reverification
The Supreme court has questioned the plea made jointly by the Centre and Assam to extend the deadline for publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) from July 31 in order to conduct a sample reverification process. The Centre and Assam government had sought a 20 % sample re-verification of names included in… Continue reading Assam NRC: SC questions need for sample reverification
Summer User Trials of Nag Missile successfully Conducted by Indian Army
The Indian Army has successfully carried out summer user trials of NAG missile at Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The completion of summer user trials will now pave the way for production and induction of the missile system into the Army. The Nag missile is a third generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile.It is an… Continue reading Summer User Trials of Nag Missile successfully Conducted by Indian Army
Centre rejects SEBI plea to amend provision for transferring reserves
The Finance Ministry has refused to accept the request from the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) to amend the provision that mandates transferring 75% of the market regulator’s surplus funds to the central government. SEBI had written to the government seeking a review of the Budget proposal that mandates transferring 75% of the market… Continue reading Centre rejects SEBI plea to amend provision for transferring reserves
Bihar police stations to have separate officers for investigation and law and order
The Bihar police has decided to bifurcate its forces on the lines of investigation and law and order at base level of police stations from August 15,2019. Bihar police will have separate sets of officers,head constables and constables to look after investigation and law and order. This will also allow police stations to devote up… Continue reading Bihar police stations to have separate officers for investigation and law and order
RBI Governor, state-run bank CEOs discuss slow rate transmission
The Reserve Bank of India Governor has discussed the issues of banking sector with the officials of Public sector banks(PSBs) and Indian Banks Association(IBA). During the meeting,the issue of less than desired level of transmission of monetary policy rates was discussed with the banks.Even though the RBI has cut the Repo rate by 75 basis… Continue reading RBI Governor, state-run bank CEOs discuss slow rate transmission
5.6cr Indians lived outside their state of birth in 2011
According to Census 2011 migration data, more than 5.6 crore Indians lived in states other than the ones they were born in. UP, Bihar, Rajasthan and MP had the highest ‘outmigration’. Maharashtra, Delhi and Gujarat had the largest ‘in-migration’. Among larger states, Bihar had the lowest number of people migrating into the state and most… Continue reading 5.6cr Indians lived outside their state of birth in 2011
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19, 2019
Q.1) ““By imposing a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies India may miss out on one of the biggest technology revolutions since the Internet.”. Discuss. Answers Q.2) “In the era of fake news and propagandas, a robust and unbiased media is must to ensure democracy in India”. Critically analyse. Answers Q.3) Discuss the issue of permanent membership… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19, 2019
