Context: A private member’s Bill on amending the Representation of the People’s Act, 1951, and removal of caps on electoral expenditure by candidates contesting polls. More in news: Equating the expenditure limit on election expenses with prohibition, Congress MP Rajeev Gowda moved a private member’s bill in the Rajya Sabha that seeks removal of the limit and… Continue reading 7 PM | Private member’s bill urges state poll funding | 27th July, 2019
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7 PM | Zero clarity | 27th July, 2019
Context: Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) significance and challenges Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), which is a set of farming methods, and also a grassroots peasant movement, has spread to various states in India. The word ‘budget’ refers to credit and expenses, thus the phrase ‘Zero Budget’ means without using any credit, and without spending… Continue reading 7 PM | Zero clarity | 27th July, 2019
Download [Handwritten] : ForumIAS Current Affairs Handouts Mains 2019 Part 1
Dear Friends, As is the annual ritual, we are sharing with you the first part of the ForumIAS Current Affairs for Mains 2019. These notes are the first Part of the notes, and a subsequent Part 2 will be released within the next fortnight. Update : Second Part of Current Affairs Mains Handouts are now… Continue reading Download [Handwritten] : ForumIAS Current Affairs Handouts Mains 2019 Part 1
Daily Quiz #24 UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 27, 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 27th, 2019
Q.1) “The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 is a much needed step for women empowerment.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Increasing drug menace across northern states in India need strict laws and coordination among various states.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What is Lagrange point? Discuss objectives and importance of ISRO’S Aditya-L1 mission.… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 27th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #23 July 26, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 26, 2019
Lok Sabha passes Bill to set up single tribunal to settle inter-state water disputes Lok Sabha has passed the Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The bill seeks to amend the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956. The Act provides for the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers and river valleys.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 26, 2019
7 PM | Opportunity to reform agriculture missed |26th July, 2019
Context: structural issues in agriculture Present scenario of Indian agriculture: The aggregate Share of Agriculture and Allied Sectors, Including agribusiness, domesticated animals, and ranger service and fishery sub segments as far as rate of GDP is 13.9 percent during 2018-19 at 2004-05 prices. Indian is an agriculture based country, where more than 50% of population… Continue reading 7 PM | Opportunity to reform agriculture missed |26th July, 2019
7 PM | Making national legislatures more gender balanced | 26th July, 2019
Context: Women representation in Parliament. Gender parity is fundamental to whether and how economies and societies thrive. Ensuring the full development and appropriate deployment of half of the world’s total talent pool has a vast bearing on the growth, competitiveness and future-readiness of economies and businesses worldwide. Global gender gap report: The Global Gender Gap… Continue reading 7 PM | Making national legislatures more gender balanced | 26th July, 2019
Daily Quiz #23 UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 26, 2019
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