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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 21, 2018

Archives Q.1) The Constitution of India explicitly confers the powers of review on Indian judiciary. In the light of this statement critically examine the activism of judiciary in India. Answer: Indian Constitution establishes an integrated and independent judiciary. It is vested with the powers to review and invalidate any legislative and executive action that it… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 21, 2018

Must Read News Articles – December 22nd, 2018

Archives Himachal, Kerala and T.N. top development index Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have been ranked highest in terms of being on track to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), according to a first-of-its-kind index released by NITI Aayog on Friday. Move fast and fix things Individual users’ privacy cannot be safeguarded… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – December 22nd, 2018

Centre seeks ₹41,000 crore more to recapitalise banks

Centre seeks ₹41,000 crore more to recapitalise banks News: The Union government has sought Parliamentary approval to provide Rs 41,000 crore as a recapitalization fund to public sector banks during the current fiscal, 2018-19 Important Facts: The amount will be used for the “recapitalization of Public Sector Banks through issue of Government Securities“, and the… Continue reading Centre seeks ₹41,000 crore more to recapitalise banks

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Indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS):

Indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS): News: Indigenously-designed heavy artillery gun, the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), enters trial stage. Facts: The ATAGS is a 155mm, 52 calibre gun being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation on two parallel tracks: one prototype in partnership with Tata Power, and the other with… Continue reading Indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS):

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Govt to set up panel to look into tax issues faced by startups

Govt to set up panel to look into tax issues faced by startups News: The government to setup an expert committee to look into all the taxation issues being faced by startups and angel investors. Important Facts: The move comes after Income Tax Department issued notices to over 150 startups over the last few weeks… Continue reading Govt to set up panel to look into tax issues faced by startups

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Gujarat ranked best state for startups in India, Maharashtra has the largest number

Gujarat ranked best state for startups in India, Maharashtra has the largest number News: Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has awarded Gujarat as the best performer in Start-up Ranking 2018. Important Facts: The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) announced results of the first ever States’ Start-up Ranking 2018. DIPP began this… Continue reading Gujarat ranked best state for startups in India, Maharashtra has the largest number

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Lok Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill, minister says 1986 law needs change

Lok Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill, minister says 1986 law needs change News: Lok Sabha passed the Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 that seeks to replace the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Important Facts: The highlights of the Bill are: – Replaces the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 – The Bill enforces consumer rights, and provides a mechanism… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill, minister says 1986 law needs change

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