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
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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
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 Afghanistan War. The war in Afghanistan began… Continue reading Taliban forms 14 member team for Peace talks
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. It is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It reflects changes… Continue reading Retail Inflation cools further to 2.05% in Jan
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 visa regime for Maldivian nationals… Continue reading India, Maldives reverse visa stand off
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 13, 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) Why should India have a strong Witness Protection Scheme? Name some famous cases where the accused were let out after the witnesses turned hostile? Q.2) What is RTI?… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 13, 2019
AYUSH Minister launches e-AUSHADHI portal for Online Licensing System of AYUSH Medicine
The Ministry of AYUSH has launched the e-AUSHADHI portal. The portal name-E-AUSHADHI is the acronym of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy Automated Drug Help Initiative. The portal provides for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related matters. It seeks to promote increased transparency, improved information management facility, improved data usability and… Continue reading AYUSH Minister launches e-AUSHADHI portal for Online Licensing System of AYUSH Medicine
Must Read News Articles – February 13th, 2019
Archives GS 2 Ageing revolution: on discontent in Iran Iran has concluded the formal celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the Islamic revolution at a time when the regime is under serious global, regional and domestic pressure. India, Maldives reverse visa stand-off India and Maldives on Tuesday exchanged an agreement to facilitate visas for travel… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 13th, 2019
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