Archives Q.1) Despite the buoyancy in bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia in recent years, India remains hyphenated with Pakistan. Comment Answer: Relations of India – Saudi: a. Although India and Saudi Arabia have not signed a defence cooperation agreement, both countries have conducted joint military exercises b. India and Saudi Arabia share a common interest… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 15, 2019
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Why only bureaucrats on information panels, asks SC
Supreme court raised concerns over how government employees or retired ones had consistently been found more suitable than eminent persons from other walks of life as Information commissioners. The Right to Information Act of 2005 was enacted to ensure accountability in governance.The act itself requires people from varied domains to man the Commissions. The Central… Continue reading Why only bureaucrats on information panels, asks SC
No change in China’s stance
China has declined to back India’s appeal to list Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the United Nations following Pulwama attack. China has repeatedly used its veto power at 15 member UN Security council(UNSC) to block the listing of Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the 1267 Sanctions Committee. The UNSC… Continue reading No change in China’s stance
India revokes Most Favoured Nation status granted to Pakistan
India has revoked the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to Pakistan in the aftermath of the terror attacks in Pulwama. Most Favoured Nation is a treatment accorded to a trade partner to ensure non-discriminatory trade between two countries vis-a-vis other trade partners. Under WTO rules, a member country cannot discriminate between its trade partners. If… Continue reading India revokes Most Favoured Nation status granted to Pakistan
Must Read News Articles – February 16th, 2019
Archives GS 2 India revokes Pak.’s MFN status day after terrorist strike in J&K India on Friday revoked the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status of Pakistan and warned of more measures in response to its support for terrorist groups targeting India. Inter-State frictions are back in the Northeast Several people, including women, were injured during… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 16th, 2019
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Centre to bring 13 % of large dams under World Bank’s dam rehabilitation project
Centre to bring 13 % of large dams under World Bank’s dam rehabilitation project The Indian government has decided to increase the percentage of large dams under Dam Safety Rehabilitation and Improvement Project project(DRIP) to 13%. At present, 4% of dams are under the project. The project was launched in 2012 by the Central Water… Continue reading Centre to bring 13 % of large dams under World Bank’s dam rehabilitation project
Wholesale inflation eases to 10 month low of 2.76%
Wholesale inflation eases to 10 month low of 2.76% According to government data, wholesale inflation declined to 2.76% in January 2019. The decline has been attributed to cheaper fuel prices. Wholesale Price Inflation tracks changes in the price of goods in stages before the retail level i.e. goods that are sold in bulk and traded between… Continue reading Wholesale inflation eases to 10 month low of 2.76%
Panel moots minimum wage of ₹375 per day
Panel moots minimum wage of ₹375 per day An Expert Committee on Determining the Methodology for Fixation of the National Minimum Wage, headed by Anoop Satpathy, has recommended setting the minimum wage at Rs 375 a day or Rs. 9,750 per month. The minimum wage has been fixed irrespective of sectors, skills, occupations and rural-urban locations… Continue reading Panel moots minimum wage of ₹375 per day
