The Union Cabinet has given approval for the MoU between India and Maldives for the establishment of passenger and cargo services by sea, which was signed during the visit of Prime Minister of India to Maldives. The MoU will pave way for ferry services between Maldives and Kerala by Connecting Kochi with Male & Kulhudhuffushi… Continue reading Cabinet approves MoU between India and Maldives for Shipping
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World’s most powerful passports revealed: Know where India ranks
The Henley Passport Index 2019 has been recently released. The index has ranked India at 86th position.India’s mobility score is 58 which means that Indian passport holders can access 58 countries around the world without a prior visa. As per the Index,Japan and Singapore have the world’s most powerful passports.Both the countries secured top position… Continue reading World’s most powerful passports revealed: Know where India ranks
China takes lead in BCIM with ₹2L cr offer to Bangladesh
Bangladesh Prime Minister is on a visit to China.During the visit,nine agreements were signed in different sectors ranging from aid for the Rohingyas and economic and technical cooperation, investment, power,culture and tourism. Bangladesh PM has obtained rice aid for the Rohingya refugee crisis.China will provide 2,500 tonnes of rice for Rohingyas living in Bangladesh after… Continue reading China takes lead in BCIM with ₹2L cr offer to Bangladesh
US drags India to WTO over duty hike on 28 American goods
The US has dragged India to the World Trade Organization(WTO) for according less favorable treatment to its products. India had levied higher tariffs on American products in response to the US imposing a global additional tariff of 25% and 10% on import of steel and aluminium product respectively. The US has said that the additional… Continue reading US drags India to WTO over duty hike on 28 American goods
Govt attempts fresh focus on FTAs, talks with U.S., EU and ASEAN negotiators next week
Indian Government will engage in three sets of important trade talks with the European Union (EU), the United States and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). The talks will focus on resolving its pending talks on trade and dispelling criticism that India has been protectionist and held up Free Trade Agreement(FTA) negotiations. The chief negotiator… Continue reading Govt attempts fresh focus on FTAs, talks with U.S., EU and ASEAN negotiators next week
India to host 3rd global sunflower seed meet on July 19
India will be hosting the 3rd International Sunflower Seed and Oil Conference(ISSOC) 2019 on July 19 and 20 in Mumbai. It is organized by the International Sunflower Oil Association (ISOA and will be hosted by the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA). International Sunflower Oil Association (ISOA) was established in 2015 in Rome by National… Continue reading India to host 3rd global sunflower seed meet on July 19
Union Budget 2019-2020 presented
The Finance Minister today presented the Union Budget 2019-2020 in the parliament. The Union Budget of a year, also referred to as annual financial statement, is a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the government for that particular year. Find below the link for Union Budget 2019-2020. Budget Highlights (Key Features)- https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/bh.php Budget… Continue reading Union Budget 2019-2020 presented
RESUMING OF INITIATIVES – 7pm editorial, Mains Marathon and Prelims Marathon
Hello Friends, Based on popular demand, we have resumed the following initiatives – 7pm editorial, Mains Marathon and Prelims Marathon from July 1, 2019. All the three initiatives will be posted from Mon – Sat. We will be covering two editorials daily in 7pm editorial. These editorials will be of relevance to the UPSC exam.… Continue reading RESUMING OF INITIATIVES – 7pm editorial, Mains Marathon and Prelims Marathon
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 4, 2019
Archives Q.1) Discuss the issue and various causes of urban floods in India. Give some measures to prevent urban flooding in India. Answered Q.2) What is inheritance tax? Do you think it is need of the hour in India? Discuss various pros and cons of inheritance tax. Answered Q.3) Interlinking of rivers is a double… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 4, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 5th 2019
Archives GS-1 ‘Greying India must delay retirement’ India may have to raise the retirement age as the country sees a rapid increase in the size of the elderly population over the next two decades due to the slowing down of the population growth rate, according to the Economic Survey GS-2 Private funds needed for Swachh… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 5th 2019
