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IIP growth slows to 1.7%, retail inflation rises to 2.57%

According to data released by Central Statistics Office (CSO), the retail inflation for the month of February has increased to 2.57% as against 2.05% in January. Retail inflation is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It reflects changes in the retail prices of specified goods and services over a time period which are traded… Continue reading IIP growth slows to 1.7%, retail inflation rises to 2.57%

‘Polls, BS VI may hit bus sales’

Daimler Buses India, a unit of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has expressed concern about the growth of bus sector in India. It has stated that Lok Sabha election 2019 and Bharat Stage (BS) VI emission standards would have a detrimental impact on the bus sector. The Indian government has decided to skip BS-V and… Continue reading ‘Polls, BS VI may hit bus sales’

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 12, 2019

Archives Q.1) As per the latest National Crime Records Bureau data, there were 1.33 lakh rape cases and 90,205 POCSO cases pending trial at the end of 2016. Discuss the reasons behind such large number of cases of this grave nature and steps taken by government to deal with them. Answer: Reasons behind pendency: Lax… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 12, 2019

Must Read News Articles – March 13th, 2019

Archives GS 2 Don’t help the Maduro regime: U.S Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale discussed the situation in Venezuela and Venezuelan oil purchases with U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo during their meeting on Monday, Mr Pompeo told the press at a briefing in the afternoon. To serve the governed: on Official Secrets Act The Official… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 13th, 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 13th, 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) 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… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 13th, 2019

7 PM | Understand 13 point and 200 point roster controversy for appointments | 12 March, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Central government recently promulgated an ordinance The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teacher’s cadre) ordinance, 2019 which restores the earlier 200-point roster-based reservation system in Higher Education Institutes. Timeline The 200-point system of implementing reservations was adopted by all central universities by 2014. But in 2017 after Allahabad… Continue reading 7 PM | Understand 13 point and 200 point roster controversy for appointments | 12 March, 2019

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SC to consider sending 10% quota law challenge to Constitution Bench

The Supreme Court has decided to consider whether the plea challenging the Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act should be heard by a Constitution Bench. The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act provides for 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the economically weaker section in the unreserved category. The Act amends Article 15 and 16 to… Continue reading SC to consider sending 10% quota law challenge to Constitution Bench

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