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Must Read News Articles I 10th February 2020

GS -2 Seeking for a more progressive abortion law The cabinet has recently approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020. It seeks to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The Bill seeks to extend the termination of pregnancy period from 20 weeks to 24 weeks, making it easier for women to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 10th February 2020

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 9th, 2020

Arsenic-resistant rice cultivated in West Bengal News:Researchers in West Bengal have developed and commercialised a rice variety named “Muktoshri” that is resistant to arsenic. Facts: About the rice variety: It is also called IET 21845. It has been developed jointly by the Rice Research Station, West Bengal Agriculture Department and the National Botanical Research Institute,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 9th, 2020

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 8th, 2020

Explained:Sedition law News:Recently, a sessions court had rejected the anticipatory bail application of a student booked under Section 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code(IPC). Facts: About Sedition(Section 124A): The concept of sedition was introduced in the penal code in 1870.It was a colonial law directed against strong criticism of the British administration. Section 124A… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 8th, 2020

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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 8th February 2020

1. Promoting and strengthening the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector can help in achieving inclusive growth. Comment. Answer 2. What is Darknet? Discuss its potential dangers and urgent need for a data protection law. Answer 3. What do you understand by ‘formalisation of economy’? Discuss various merits and demerits of formalisation. Answer 4.… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 8th February 2020

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 8th February, 2020

1. Promoting and strengthening the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector can help in achieving inclusive growth. Comment. The Hindu 2. What is Darknet? Discuss its potential dangers and urgent need for a data protection law. The Hindu 3. What do you understand by ‘formalisation of economy’? Discuss various merits and demerits of formalisation.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 8th February, 2020

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 7th, 2020

Cabinet approves to give status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs News: The Union cabinet has approved introduction of the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Facts: Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 It amends Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act of 2014 and Indian Institutes of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 7th, 2020

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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February 2020

1. Efficient and sustainable treatment of wastewater can provide enormous economic returns and other environmental benefits. Comment. Answer 2. Increased investment in agriculture research is an absolute need of the hour. Examine. Answer 3. In light of various controversies, critically examine the role of speaker in Parliamentary Democracy. Answer 4. What is organic farming? Explain… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February 2020

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