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Mukti, an alliance to combat bonded labour

Over 60 Non-governmental organisations (NGO) from across Karnataka, has formed an alliance called ‘Mukti’. The alliance seeks to work towards ending bonded labour and human trafficking. Bonded labour is generally described as a type of forced labour occurs when a person is forced to use their physical labour to pay off a debt. According to… Continue reading Mukti, an alliance to combat bonded labour

SC concerned about desertification says damage to Aravalli irreversible

The Supreme Court has stayed the Punjab Land Preservation (Haryana amendment) Act, 2019. The Court has further expressed concerns over the Haryana government’s decision to allow construction in forest areas of Aravalli zone. The PLPA 2019 was recently passed by the Haryana government. The Act amends the PLPA 1900. It permits construction activities in areas… Continue reading SC concerned about desertification says damage to Aravalli irreversible

Drought situation ‘grim’ as 156 taluks in Karnataka face water crisis

The Karnataka government has stated that the drought situation in the state is grim. Deficient rainfall during kharif and rabi seasons in 2018–19 has had led to water crisis in several parts of the state and worsened the condition of farmers. Drought is generally considered as a deficiency in rainfall over an extended period resulting… Continue reading Drought situation ‘grim’ as 156 taluks in Karnataka face water crisis

Quota ordinance will benefit 36 lakh in J&k , says Centre

The Home Ministry has said the Union Cabinet’s ordinance on reservation in Jammu and Kashmir cleared will benefit around 36 lakh people in the State. The Union Cabinet recently approved the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019. It provides for amendments in the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004. The ordinance extends reservation in… Continue reading Quota ordinance will benefit 36 lakh in J&k , says Centre

Assam to be oil exporting hub for Southeast Asia

Petroleum Minister has predicted that Assam would soon become one of India’s major oil exporting hubs catering to neighbouring countries and Southeast Asia. The prediction has been based on a number of projects for augmenting oil exploration, refining and transportation capacity in various stages of completion in the state. In 2016, the government had introduced… Continue reading Assam to be oil exporting hub for Southeast Asia

Private electric 4 wheelers left out of subsidy scheme

The government has decided against offering subsidy to private electric four wheelers under FAME II. The Union Cabinet has recently approved the proposal for implementation of ‘Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II)’. The main objectives of the scheme are a) encourage faster adoption of Electric and… Continue reading Private electric 4 wheelers left out of subsidy scheme

Fires are a crucial component of some forest systems: says group of scientists

A group of scientists have advocated that forest fires are crucial components of some forest systems and forms an important tool for forest management. The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), India defines forest fire as an unclosed and freely spreading fire that consumes the natural fuels. Forest fires can be caused by both natural (e.g. Lightning)… Continue reading Fires are a crucial component of some forest systems: says group of scientists

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 1, 2019

Archives Q.1) Critically examine cause and consequences of child marriage in India. What are the steps taken by government to stop child marriage? Answer: Child Marriage is defined as a marriage of a girl or boy before the age of 18 and refers to both formal marriages and informal unions in which children under the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 1, 2019

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