The Delhi government has launched “E-Abhilekh” website-a first of its kind project in Asia. The E-Abhilekh project aims to digitize, microfilm and upload 4 crore pages of archival records ranging from Mughal Emperor’s 19th Century farmans to partition decree and property papers. The website is expected to benefit Indian and foreign scholars and students. It… Continue reading Going online: Mughal-era documents, property papers dating back to 1870
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Government introduces bill in Rajya Sabha to amend Cinematograph Act
Government introduced Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2019 in Rajya Sabha. The bill seeks to amend provisions of Cinematograph Act, 1952 in order to tackle film piracy by including penal provisions for unauthorized camcording and duplication of films. The draft amendment has proposed a) inclusion of penalties for film piracy which includes imprisonment of three years or… Continue reading Government introduces bill in Rajya Sabha to amend Cinematograph Act
India, Maldives reverse visa stand-off
India, Maldives reverse visa stand-off India and Maldives has exchanged formal diplomatic notes for the implementation of Visa Facilitation Agreement . The agreement was signed in 2018 during Maldives President visit to India. This Agreement will facilitate greater people to people contacts between India and Maldives According to the agreement, the Indian government will ease… Continue reading India, Maldives reverse visa stand-off
Retail Inflation cools further to 2.05% in Jan
Retail Inflation cools further to 2.05% in Jan According to the data released from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), retail inflation for the month of January has declined to 2.05%. This decline has been primarily due to a) sustained decline in food prices and b) a sharp decline in energy prices. The retail inflation demonstrates… Continue reading Retail Inflation cools further to 2.05% in Jan
Taliban forms 14-member team for peace talks
Taliban forms 14-member team for peace talks The Taliban has named a 14-member team of negotiators for the second round of talks with the United States to be held in late February 2019 at Doha, Qatar. The first round of talks was also held in Doha. The aim of the talks is to end the… Continue reading Taliban forms 14-member team for peace talks
India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles
India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles India has signed a contract with a US firm under fast track procurement (FTP) for 72,400 Assault rifles. The assault rifles will replace the Indian National Small Arms System (INSAS) rifles. Fast Track Procedure (FTP) was promulgated by the Ministry of Defence in 2001. The objective of the… Continue reading India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 13, 2019
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KUSUM Scheme to promote solar power use among farmers
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has formulated ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme. The scheme aims to promote the use of solar power among farmers. The scheme envisages a) installation of grid-connected solar power plants capacity up to 2 MW in the rural area, b) installation of standalone off-grid solar water… Continue reading KUSUM Scheme to promote solar power use among farmers
India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles
India has signed a contract with a US firm under fast track procurement (FTP) for 72,400 Assault rifles. The assault rifles will replace the Indian National Small Arms System (INSAS) rifles. Fast Track Procedure (FTP) was promulgated by the Ministry of Defence in 2001. The objective of the procedure is to ensure expeditious procurement for… Continue reading India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 12, 2019
Archives Q.1) What is human trafficking? What has the government done to deal with human trafficking? Answer: Human trafficking is the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labour, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others. Government steps: The Government of India penalises trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation through the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 12, 2019
