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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 20, 2019
RTI Amendment Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha today The Government has introduced a Bill to amend the Right to Information Act, 2005 in the Lok Sabha. The amendment bill proposes two fundamental changes. First, it proposes to change the tenure of the Central Information Commissioner (CIC) and Information Commissioner (IC) at the centre… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 20, 2019
7 PM | The terror debate | 20th July, 2019
Context: The changes proposed in ‘The National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019’. National Investigation Agency (NIA): The National Investigation Agency was set up in 2009 in the wake of the Mumbai terror attack through NIA Act, 2008. It provides for a national-level agency to investigate and prosecute offences listed in a schedule (schedule offences). Under… Continue reading 7 PM | The terror debate | 20th July, 2019
7 PM | Green shoots of economic growth | 20th July, 2019
Context: capital investment in agriculture and its impact on Indian economy Public investment in agriculture has played a vital role in promoting growth of agricultural output because it includes expenditures directed to agricultural infrastructure, research and development and education and training etc. Need for capital investment in agriculture: $ 5trillion economy: present government aiming to… Continue reading 7 PM | Green shoots of economic growth | 20th July, 2019
Daily Quiz #18 UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 20, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19, 2019
Q.1) ““By imposing a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies India may miss out on one of the biggest technology revolutions since the Internet.”. Discuss. Answers Q.2) “In the era of fake news and propagandas, a robust and unbiased media is must to ensure democracy in India”. Critically analyse. Answers Q.3) Discuss the issue of permanent membership… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 20th 2019
Archives GS – 2Supreme Court questions need for NRC sample reverificationCentre, Assam had wanted July 31 deadline extended Karnataka trust vote on mondayGovernor’s second direction also ignored, Speaker adjourns assembly. Trust vote now on July 22.Municipal Approval not needed for houses of urban poorNew rules will bring about transformation in Telangana : KCR The NEP… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 20th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 20th, 2019
Q.1) “Smart Cities Mission that aimed at providing better cities and infrastructure has failed to do so.”. Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “India need to follow East Asian model of growth if it has to achieve the $5-trillion economy status by 2024-25”. Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Critically examine the success of anti-defection law in India. Highlight… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 20th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #17 July 19, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 19, 2019
Karnataka crisis: What’s a ‘whip’, and what does it do? A whip in parliamentary parlance is a written order that party members be present for an important vote, or that they vote only in a particular way. In India all parties can issue a whip to their members. Parties appoint a senior member from among… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 19, 2019
