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99.82% projects in forests got nod

According to a response to a query in the Lok Sabha, National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has given forest clearance to 98% of projects that came for scrutiny since 2014. The NBWL has been constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972- an act to provide for the protection of wild animals. NBWL advices the government… Continue reading 99.82% projects in forests got nod

‘Only 84% rural households have electricity in four States’

According to a private sector survey, only 84% of rural households have electricity connection in the four States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and Rajasthan. This is in contrary to Saubhagya Scheme data. The government data claims that 100% household electrification has been achieved in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha; and 99.9% in Rajasthan. The… Continue reading ‘Only 84% rural households have electricity in four States’

U.S. to discuss trade, e-com rules with India

U.S. and Indian government officials will hold talks to resolve their differences over trade and investment. India and the United States have differences over a range of issues like a) India’s new rules on e-commerce that affected firms such as Amazon and Walmart b) Data localisation rules which forced foreign companies to store their data… Continue reading U.S. to discuss trade, e-com rules with India

Kerala takes the lead in tackling trans-fat hazard

In a first, Kerala has formulated a draft action plan against trans-fat. Trans-fat are made by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. It is used to increase the shelf life of foods. The WHO estimates that consumption of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVOs) high in trans-fat leads to more than… Continue reading Kerala takes the lead in tackling trans-fat hazard

US warns nations against buying Venezuelan oil

U.S National Security Advisor have warned countries and companies against buying crude oil from Venezuela, after the Latin American country’s Oil Minister during a visit to India said that Venezuela wants to sell more oil to the fast-growing Indian market. Venezuela is currently facing political and economic crisis due to a) opposition’s claim of President… Continue reading US warns nations against buying Venezuelan oil

Coming soon: Kalashnikovs made in Amethi

The Indian government cleared a proposal to manufacture Kalashnikov automatic rifles to be built by Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) and Russian firm for the Indian Army.The plant for the same will be set up near Amethi in Uttar Pradesh. A Kalashnikov rifle is an automatic rifle based on the original design of Mikhail Kalashnikov.They were originally… Continue reading Coming soon: Kalashnikovs made in Amethi

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 13, 2019

Archives Q.1) Why should India have a strong Witness Protection Scheme? Name some famous cases where the accused were let out after the witnesses turned hostile? Answer: Recently, Supreme Court has approved Witness Protection Scheme and asked the states to enforce it. Need for Witness Protection Scheme: Victims and witnesses of serious crimes are particularly… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 13, 2019

Rajasthan clears 5% quota for Gujjars

The Rajasthan government has passed the Rajasthan Backward Classes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutes in the State and of Appointments and Posts in Services under the State) Amendment Bill, 2019. The bill comes in the backdrop of two similar bills passed in 2015 and 2017 which were struck down by the Rajasthan High Court.… Continue reading Rajasthan clears 5% quota for Gujjars

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