States may have to fund for MGNREGA wages Welfare schemes News According to the Centre, the states may have to fund MGNREGA wages. Important facts Financial issues The financial statement of MGNREGA scheme shows that as on January 30, 19 States and Union Territories had liabilities. Nationally, the scheme has a negative net balance of… Continue reading States may have to fund for MGNREGA wages
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Supreme Court introduces new case listing norms to cut down oral mentioning before CJI
Supreme Court introduces new case listing norms to cut down oral mentioning before CJI polity News The Supreme Court has published new rules on how fresh cases will be listed. Important facts Rationale behind the new rules: To cut down on the daily ritual of advocates orally mentioning new and important cases before the Chief… Continue reading Supreme Court introduces new case listing norms to cut down oral mentioning before CJI
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 31, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 30, 2019
Archives Q.1) Discuss the different components of Bharatmala pariyojana. What significance does the programme hold? Answer: Bharatmala Pariyojana is an umbrella program for the highways sector that focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across India. The various components under the scheme are: Economic corridors development Inter-corridor & feeder roads National Corridors Efficiency… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 30, 2019
Must Read News Articles – January 31st, 2019
Archives GS 2 Centre hikes scholarships The Centre has hiked its popular research scholarship — called the Junior Research Fellowship — to Rs. 31,000 per month, a roughly 25% increase from the existing Rs. 25,000. States may have to fund for MGNREGA wages States struggling to pay workers under a national employment guarantee scheme have… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 31st, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 31, 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) Highlighting the contemporary challenges being faced by India analyse how Gandhi’s teachings can be used as a panacea in such circumstances. Q.2) Waste to energy plants in India… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 31, 2019
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7 PM | Saubhagya Scheme-An analysis | 30 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Saubhagya scheme: The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana or Saubhagya Scheme was launched in September 2017 with the aim to achieve universal household electrification by providing last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all households in rural and urban India. States and Union Territories are required to… Continue reading 7 PM | Saubhagya Scheme-An analysis | 30 January, 2019
7 PM | Gandhi’s relevance for contemporary India | 30 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: The article discusses the relevance of Gandhi’s teachings for contemporary India. Gandhi has become an iconic figure, a symbol of many things for many people. His techniques have universal appeal which are not only relevant today but relevant for all times and ages. The 21st Century has… Continue reading 7 PM | Gandhi’s relevance for contemporary India | 30 January, 2019
