7 PM | Banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme | 25 February, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context President Ram Nath Kovind promulgated the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Ordinance, which bars all deposit schemes in the country that are not officially registered with the government from either seeking or accepting deposits from customers. Background Budget speech 2016-17: The Finance Minister had announced that a… Continue reading 7 PM | Banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme | 25 February, 2019

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Must Read News Articles – February 25th, 2019

Archives GS 2 Protests, arson rock Itanagar, two dead Two protesters were killed in firing by security forces and three others injured in Itanagar as protests over granting permanent resident certificates (PRCs) to six communities escalated on Sunday. India to push for UN ban on JeM chief With the UN Security Council and the Paris-based… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 25th, 2019

Must Read News Articles – February 24th, 2019

Archives GS 2 Niyamgiri’s Dongria Kondh gird for ‘resistance’ after SC order With a recent Supreme Court order triggering panic among forest dwellers over possible eviction, Odisha’s Dongria Kondh tribals have resolved to resist any attempt to force them out. Safety, pollution top issues among women voters: survey When women exercise their ballot, they are… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 24th, 2019

7 PM| Supreme Court judgement on tribal land | 23 February, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Supreme Court directed states to evict Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Traditional Forest Dweller (OTFD) whose claims over forest land have been rejected. More about News The apex court’s order came in connection with a PIL filed by the NGO ‘Wild Life First’, which challenged the… Continue reading 7 PM| Supreme Court judgement on tribal land | 23 February, 2019

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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 22, 2019

Archives Q.1) Critically analyse India’s decision of withdrawal of Most Favoured Nation (MNF) status accorded to Pakistan. Answer: India’s decision to withdraw the MFN status to Pakistan means that India will not treat Pakistan on an equal footing in trade as is expected of fellow members of WTO. Possible impact of the decision: It can… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 22, 2019

Must Read News Articles – February 23rd, 2019

Archives GS 2 Home Ministry puts Assam Rifles notification on hold The Union Home Ministry has kept its order that empowered Assam Rifles, deployed along the Myanmar border, to arrest anyone and search a place without warrant in border districts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram “in abeyance.” Ensure safety of Kashmiris, orders… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 23rd, 2019

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