Archives Q.1) The ordinance that overturned the Supreme Court-backed formula for implementing reservations in university jobs has been challenged. Analyse the implications of making the department the unit for quotas different from making the institution the unit? Answer: Positives of 13 point formula: High Court ordered the change of formula in Vivekanand Tiwari Vrs Union… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 13, 2019
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Must Read News Articles – March 14th, 2019
Archives GS-2 Info on Rafale is with enemies, says govt. The court had asked the government to file an affidavit if the latter thought fit. The case, which is a review against the December 14 judgment of the apex court upholding the Rafale purchase, is scheduled for hearing on March 14. Karnataka has most number… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 14th, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 14th, 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 others answers Q.1) Colonial era Official Secrets Act (OSA) needs a relook in light of modern realities and the norms that are prevailing today. Comment. Q.2) Discuss the effectiveness of UNSC… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 14th, 2019
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7 PM | Analysing Official Secrets Act (OSA) | 13 March, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Know about OSA OSA was enacted during British rule in 1923. It deals with cases of espionage, sedition and any other threat to the unity and sovereignty of the country. The law is applicable to government servants and citizens. The punishment under the Act involves fine or imprisonment… Continue reading 7 PM | Analysing Official Secrets Act (OSA) | 13 March, 2019
Bidders seek extension for Pawan Hans bids
The bidders of Pawan Hans have sought extension to submit their financial bids for buying the government and Oil and Natural Gas Corporations (ONGC) stake in the helicopter service provider.The government holds 51%stake in Pawan Hans.The remaining 49% is with state-run ONGC. Last year,government had invited bids from entities,saying that along with its 51 per… Continue reading Bidders seek extension for Pawan Hans bids
HC reserves verdict on plea against BCCI representing India
HC reserves verdict on plea against BCCI representing India The Madras High Court has reserved its order on a PIL seeking direction to authorities for initiating legal action against the BCCI. The petitioner said that BCCI has no authority to represent the country at international events without the government’s approval. The petitioner contended that (a)BCCI… Continue reading HC reserves verdict on plea against BCCI representing India
U.K. yet to act on our requests for attachment of assets: ED
U.K. yet to act on our requests for attachment of assets: ED Enforcement Directorate(ED) has said that the United Kingdom(UK) have not taken any action on the requests of ED for attachment of assets and Non-bailable warrant(NBW) against the fugitive diamond dealer Nirav Modi. Earlier, sED had started investigations against Nirav Modi under the Prevention… Continue reading U.K. yet to act on our requests for attachment of assets: ED
D-day for Azhar’s UNSC listing: all eyes on China
D-day for Azhar’s UNSC listing: all eyes on China The United Nations Security Council’s 1267 committee will decide on designation of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar under the UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee. The proposal to designate Masood Azhar was moved by France, UK and the US. It is the fourth such bid at the UN in… Continue reading D-day for Azhar’s UNSC listing: all eyes on China
