Brazil,Australia and Guatemala’s has requested World Trade Organization (WTO) to set up a Dispute settlement panel(DSB) against India’s sugar subsidies. The countries have said that most subsidies to sugar producers in India violate WTO rules.Several subsidies such as the State-level export subsidies for sugar,Central assistance and export incentives were inconsistent with the WTO rules. The… Continue reading Brazil seeks WTO to set up dispute panel in case against India on sugar subsidy
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Explained: Jalyukta Shivar key for Maharashtra, but still has a long road ahead
Jalyukta Shivar is the flagship programme of the Maharashtra government.It was launched in December 2014.It aims to make 5,000 villages free of water scarcity. The scheme targets drought-prone areas by improving water conservation measures in order to make them more water sustainable. The scheme envisaged to arrest maximum run-off water especially during the monsoon months… Continue reading Explained: Jalyukta Shivar key for Maharashtra, but still has a long road ahead
UK marks India Day with new Fast-Track Start-Up Fund
British Prime Minister has announced the creation of a new 40-million pound Fast-Track Start-up Fund. The fund will invest in Indian start-ups which focuses on India’s emerging technology enterprises.The fund will be supported by both the UK and Indian governments as part of the wider UK India-Tech Partnership. The two countries has also launched three… Continue reading UK marks India Day with new Fast-Track Start-Up Fund
Banks’ bad loans down at 9.34 lakh crore at FY19-end
Finance minister has informed the Parliament that Gross non performing assets(NPA) of scheduled commercial banks has declined by Rs 1.02 lakh crore to Rs 9.34 lakh crore in 2018-19. Non-performing assets(NPA) is a loan or advance for which the principal or interest payment remained overdue for a period of 90 days. The decline in number… Continue reading Banks’ bad loans down at 9.34 lakh crore at FY19-end
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 16, 2019
Q.1) “It is estimated that in just 30 years from now, half of India will be living in cities”. In the context of threat of water crisis, how can we ensure the next generations water security to next generations? Suggest some best eco-management practices to ensure water security. Answered Q.2) “In the upcoming years, a… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 16, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 17th 2019
Archives GS-1 321 protected monuments, sites encroached upon, Rajya Sabha told Over 300 Centrally-protected monuments and sites, including World Heritage Sites, across the country are “under encroachment”, according to the government. GS-2 Chinese check: on economic troubles The Chinese economy is seeing the first signs of trouble after long years of sustained growth that rode… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 17th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 17th, 2019
Q.1) “Government’s existing technology vision for the digital economy, hinges on data localisation to solve multiple problems,unfortunately it misses a number of issues and hidden costs”.Critically examine. Suggest some measures to resolve these issues. The Hindu Q.2) “Adequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) amenities, including waste management and environmental cleaning services, are critical to safe… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 17th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #14 July 16, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 16, 2019
India, Russia seek to skirt US sanctions threat to arms deals Russia and India have agreed on a new mechanism which will allow payments for multi-billion dollar defence deals to be made using their own national currencies. This mechanism was established after Indian banks with exposure to the US had suspended payments and instalments to… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 16, 2019
7 PM | A cargo of cash puts logistics in high gear |16th July, 2019
Context: logistics sector and its impact on Indian economy Logistics is an integral activity for economic growth as it involves the management of flow of goods from place of origination to place of consumption. The sector comprises shipping, port-services, warehousing, rail, road and air freight, express cargo and other value added services. Over the last… Continue reading 7 PM | A cargo of cash puts logistics in high gear |16th July, 2019
