Archives GS 2 Privatise all political parties NITI Aayog chief, all he said was that India should hand over its schools, colleges and jails to the private sector — something long overdue. Why we need a Constitution Constitutions are needed not only to limit wielders of existing power but to empower those traditionally deprived of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 8, 2018
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : July 7, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – July 7th, 2018 (Minimum Support Price – An Analysis)
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Minimum Support Price – An Analysis
Context: Recently, the cabinet has increased the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for kharif crops. What is MSP? MSP is the minimum price paid to the farmers for procuring food crops. MSP is announced by the Government at the beginning of the sowing season. They are recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)… Continue reading Minimum Support Price – An Analysis
Must Read News Articles – July 7, 2018
Archives GS 2 Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years in jail for corruption An anti-corruption court in Islamabad on July 6 sentenced former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to 10 years in prison. His daughter Maryam Nawaz was sentenced to seven years in jail and and son-in-law captain (retired) Safdar awarded one-year jail term Stand-off over… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 7, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – July 6th, 2018 (Dam Safety Bill, 2018: An Analysis)
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Dam Safety Bill, 2018 An Analysis
Context The Union Cabinet had recently approved the proposal for introduction of Dam Safety Bill, 2018 in the Parliament. The objective is to help all states and Union Territories adopt uniform dam safety procedures. Types of dam in India Earth dam: Earthen dam utilizes natural materials with a minimum of processing. In India most of the… Continue reading Dam Safety Bill, 2018 An Analysis
