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Nirmohi Akhara seeks additions to Ayodhya mediation panel

The Nirmohi Akhara, one of the plaintiff in the Ram Janmabhoomi- -Babri Masjid land dispute case (Ayodhya case) has moved an application in the Supreme Court alleging loopholes in the mediation proceedings of the case. The Supreme Court had referred the Ayodhya case for mediation. The Court had formed a mediation panel headed by former… Continue reading Nirmohi Akhara seeks additions to Ayodhya mediation panel

Minimum area, maximum plants

Mango Meadows, a man-made forest, features in the URF World Records and the Limca Book of Records for developing the maximum number of agriculture and horticulture species in a minimum area of 30 acres. It is also world’s first agriculture theme park. The park hosts nearly 4,800 plant varieties. Mango Meadows is located in Ayamkudi… Continue reading Minimum area, maximum plants

Supreme Court in favour of increasing random physical verification of VVPATs

The Supreme Court has said that it was in favour of increasing random physical verification of VVPAT in assembly and parliamentary elections. However, the Election commission has been resisting this proposal. The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to file an affidavit on 28th march 2019 to explaining the rationality behind restricting physical counting… Continue reading Supreme Court in favour of increasing random physical verification of VVPATs

Eye on Indian Ocean, India-Australia joint naval exercise to begin April 2

An Australian diplomatic source has said that the third edition of AUSINDEX exercise (Exercise Australia-India) will be held off the coast of Vishakhapatnam from 2nd-16th April 2019. AUSINDEX is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The first edition of the exercise, AUSINDEX-15 took place in 2015 off the… Continue reading Eye on Indian Ocean, India-Australia joint naval exercise to begin April 2

Rural distress: last year of govt saw highest demand for MNREGA jobs in 8 years

According to data from Ministry of Rural Development, the demand for jobs under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) had recorded a marked increase in 2018-2019. Up to March 25th 2019, the work generated under MGNREGA was 255 crore person-days. This increase in demand has been attributed to increase in the frequency… Continue reading Rural distress: last year of govt saw highest demand for MNREGA jobs in 8 years

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 25, 2019

Archives Q.1) India has always been seeking an “Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled” peace process and settlement but as international talks with the Taliban leadership gain momentum India soften its stance. What are the reasons for this? Should India negotiate with Taliban. Give your opinion. Answer: India has recently sent an informal delegation to the peace… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 25, 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 26th, 2019

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each other’s answers Q.1) What are electoral bonds? What are the benefits and challenges attach with it? Q.2) Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) is successful in reducing mortality, but failing to… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 26th, 2019

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