The Home Ministry has banned the Jamaat-i-Islami as an unlawful association under Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Jamaat-i-Islami is a separatist group based in Jammu and Kashmir. According to government officials, the separatist group had alleged role in anti-national and subversive activities and were closely connected with militant outfits. The UAPA… Continue reading J&K based JeI banned
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Cabinet approves creation of SPV for Air India divestment
The Cabinet has approved the setting up of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the disinvestment of Air India and its subsidiaries. Disinvestment is defined as the action of an organisation (or government) selling or liquidating an asset or subsidiary. The name SPV is given to an entity which is formed for a single, well-defined… Continue reading Cabinet approves creation of SPV for Air India divestment
Soon tribals will get MSP for 50 minor forest produce
Union tribal affairs Minister has announced the revision of minimum support price(MSP) framework by 30 to 40% to 50 minor forest produce(MFP).The aim is to enable the tribals dependent on the forest to get a fair price for their produce.MSP is the minimum price set by the Government at which farmers can expect to sell… Continue reading Soon tribals will get MSP for 50 minor forest produce
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 28, 2019
Archives Q.1) Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play predominant role in social areas as a third sector where public and private sectors fail to provide social services for the needy. Examine. Answer: In the contemporary society, the problems that people have been facing especially the poor are much more complex. It is not possible for government alone… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 28, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 1st, 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) Critically examine cause and consequences of child marriage in India. What are the steps taken by government to stop child marriage? Q.2) Critically examine the role of cooperatives… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 1st, 2019
Cabinet approves Scheme for FAME India Phase II
The Union cabinet has approved the proposal for implementation of ‘Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II)’. The scheme will be implemented over the period of three years with effect from 1st April 2019. The main objectives of the scheme are a) encourage faster adoption of Electric… Continue reading Cabinet approves Scheme for FAME India Phase II
Must Read News Articles – March 1st, 2019
Archives GS 2 ‘J&K ordinance cleared by Union Cabinet doesn’t tinker with 35A or 370’ The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 that will pave the way to extend reservation in jobs, promotions and education to people living 10 km from the International Border (IB) in Jammu. ‘No… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 1st, 2019
Another Push at UNSC to ban Azhar
The US, the UK and France have moved a fresh proposal in the UN Security Council to designate Pakistan-based terror group JeM’s chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist under UNSC 1267 Committee. It is the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to list Azhar as a global terrorist after… Continue reading Another Push at UNSC to ban Azhar
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