The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)has passed by consensus a resolution to grant Sri Lanka another two years to set up a credible war crimes investigation into the civil war.Further,Tamil national Alliance has demanded the government of Sri Lanka to adhere to the commitments and include foreign judges in a judicial mechanism to probe… Continue reading UN rights body grants Sri Lanka two more years to set up war crimes probe
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 20, 2019
Archives Q.1) Examine the relevance of following in the context of the civil services a) Probity b) Honesty c) Integrity Answer: Probity: Probity is the highest form of honesty. It also requires putting in place mechanisms to reduce any chances of corruption. Civil servants are put in situations with huge amount of discretion. They handle… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 20, 2019
Fitch cuts India GDP growth forecast for FY20 to 6.8%
Global rating agency Fitch has cut its India’s Gross domestic product(GDP) growth forecast to 6.8% for 2019-20 from the earlier estimate of 7%.It was cut due to weak momentum in manufacturing and agriculture.However,it said India’s economic growth is expected to be 7.1% in 2020-21. The weak momentum has been due to (a)credit availability has tightened… Continue reading Fitch cuts India GDP growth forecast for FY20 to 6.8%
Indian Statistical Institute submits report on VVPAT to Election Commission
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) has submitted its report to the Election Commission on the number of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machine slips that should be matched with Electronic Voting Machine(EVM) results to enhance voters confidence.At present,VVPAT slips in one randomly chosen polling station per constituency are tallied with EVM results. The report… Continue reading Indian Statistical Institute submits report on VVPAT to Election Commission
European Union offers UK more time to leave the bloc
The European Union has agreed to grant Britain a short Brexit delay.It removes the immediate threat of the United Kingdom leaving the EU without a deal by March 29,2019. EU has told UK Prime Minister that if she gets her Brexit deal passed through the Parliament next week,the UK PM will have until May 22… Continue reading European Union offers UK more time to leave the bloc
ED slaps ₹14.40 lakh penalty, confiscates ₹6.8 lakh in FEMA case against Geelani
Enforcement Directorate(ED) has fined Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Geelani and booked him under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).He has been booked for illegal possession of foreign exchange under FEMA act,1999. The Foreign Exchange Management Act,1999 (FEMA) is an Act of the Parliament of India to consolidate and amend the law relating to foreign… Continue reading ED slaps ₹14.40 lakh penalty, confiscates ₹6.8 lakh in FEMA case against Geelani
Centre bans Yasin Malik-led JKLF under UAPA
Government has banned separatist leader Yasin Malik-led Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967.The Front has been banned for allegedly promoting secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier,Home Ministry had banned the Jamaat-i-Islami as an unlawful association under Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967. The UAPA is a legislation to… Continue reading Centre bans Yasin Malik-led JKLF under UAPA
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 19, 2019
Archives Q.1) What are electoral bonds? How do electoral bonds work? What are the benefits and challenges associated with electoral bonds? Answer: Electoral bonds are bearer bonds which are not registered in the name of a specific owner and will pay to whoever bears them. A person wishing to donate to a political party can… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 19, 2019
Must Read News Articles – March 23, 2019
Archives GS 2 Centre bans JKLF under anti-terror law Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday banned separatist Yasin Malik’s Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) under the anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). The move comes days after the Centre banned Jamat-e-Islami (JeI-J&K) under Section 3(1) of the UAPA. Next stage in… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 23, 2019
SpiceJet joins global Airlines grouping IATA
SpiceJet has joined global airlines grouping International Air Transport Association(IATA) as a member.It became the first Indian low-cost carrier to join the IATA. The membership will allow SpiceJet to explore and grow its collaborations with international member airlines of the IATA grouping through interlining and code shares.It will also enable the carrier in seamlessly expanding… Continue reading SpiceJet joins global Airlines grouping IATA
