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Govt. provides more for mid-day meal costs

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the revision of norms under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. Mid-Day Meal Scheme is a centrally-sponsored Scheme that provides children studying in Classes I-VIII of government and government aided schools with cooked mid day meal. The key objectives of the MDMS is to a) improve the nutritional status of… Continue reading Govt. provides more for mid-day meal costs

SC upset at the plight of illegal migrants in Assam

The Supreme Court reprimanded the Assam government’s efforts to deal with the illegal immigration crisis as figures showed that in the past decade, out of 52,000 persons declared foreigners by Tribunals under Foreigners Act, only 166 could be deported. Around 938 are being held in six detention centres in the state. Illegal migrants are Doubtful… Continue reading SC upset at the plight of illegal migrants in Assam

More than 4 lakh children are inhalant addicts: survey

According to a recent study by National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), AIIMS, Delhi, 5.7 crore people in India suffer from alcohol dependence. Alcohol abuse is particularly very high in Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Arunachal Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Odisha registered maximum cannabis dependence. Opioid addiction was highest in Uttar Pradesh,… Continue reading More than 4 lakh children are inhalant addicts: survey

Cabinet approves new National Electronics Policy

The Union Cabinet has approved the National Policy on Electronics (NPE) 2019. The policy aims to a) achieve a turnover of $400 billion for the Electronics System design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector by 2025 and b) generate 1 crore jobs in India. The ESDM sector includes subsectors such as electronic products, electronic components, semiconductor design,… Continue reading Cabinet approves new National Electronics Policy

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 20, 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 India Afghanistan policy needs urgent reconsideration as major power today directly engage with Taliban and credibility of the Kabul government at an all-time low. Analyze Elaborate the importance of… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 20, 2019

Must Read News Articles – February 20th, 2019

Archives GS 2 Ordinance to curb Ponzi schemes gets nod The proposed ordinance will tackle the menace of illicit deposit-taking activities launched by rapacious operators, who at present are exploiting regulatory gaps and lack of strict administrative measures to dupe poor and gullible people of their hard-earned savings, an official statement said. Govt. provides more… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 20th, 2019

Maiden ‘Regional Maritime-Safety Conference’ to focus on security, trade

The Regional Maritime Safety Conference 2019, being organized by India for the first time began in Mumbai. It is organized by the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), in coordination with Ministry of Shipping and Ministry of External Affairs. The two-day conference will deliberate on issues related to assuring maritime safety in the India-ASEAN sub-region, safeguarding our… Continue reading Maiden ‘Regional Maritime-Safety Conference’ to focus on security, trade

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