Draft e-commerce policy likely to install regulator News: The government plans to introduce a new policy to boost growth in the e-commerce industry by Important Facts: Need of Single Legislation for e-commerce: E-commerce activities are governed by a number of Regulations and Acts of the Government for instance Information Technology Act 2000, Consumer Protection Act,… Continue reading Draft e-commerce policy likely to install regulator
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Amid protests, triple talaq Bill passed
Amid protests, triple talaq Bill passed News: The Bill to the practice of triple talaq among Muslims a penal offence passed in Lok Sabha Important Facts: Need for the bill Despite the SC judgement in August 2017 which has made the practice of talaq-e-biddat illegal in India and striking down the practice of talaq-e-biddat (instant… Continue reading Amid protests, triple talaq Bill passed
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 28, 2018
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 27, 2018
Archives Q.1) Discuss the causes of increasing human-animal conflict in India. What guidelines have been provided by Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change Guidelines to prevent and address Human-Animal conflicts? Answer: Reasons for increasing conflicts: Shrinking habitat affecting the population drastically Increased killing of people due to destruction of crops of farmers Development… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 27, 2018
Must Read News Articles – December 28th, 2018
Archives GS 2 Govt. not required by Supreme Court to frame triple talaq law There was no pressure whatsoever on the government from the Supreme Court to enact a law on triple talaq. Snooping or saving? Proposed rules for online monitoring should balance legitimate interest with privacy Are India’s laws on surveillance a threat to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – December 28th, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 28, 2018
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) What are the primary forces that influence ocean currents? Discuss with examples the influence of ocean currents on climate. Q.2) Give an account of various tribal uprising during… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 28, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : December 27, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 27, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – December 27, 2018 (India Maldives Relations)
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Economic Capital Framework
Economic Capital Framework News: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has formed a six-member expert committee to study its economic capital framework headed by Former RBI Governor. Important Facts: Need of the Panel. The government felt that the RBI’s reserves exceeded its requirements and these could be used for productive purposes such as recapitalizing public sector… Continue reading Economic Capital Framework
