7 PM | Interim Budget 2019-20 | 2 January, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Minister of Finance, Government of India, presented the interim budget on 1 February, 2019. Focus of the interim budget: The interim Budget 2019-20 contained elements that are aimed at benefiting three major segments of the population i.e. farmers, informal sector workers, and salaried taxpayers. Budget made announcements… Continue reading 7 PM | Interim Budget 2019-20 | 2 January, 2019

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7 PM | Land Degradation | 2 February 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: The preliminary assessment report circulated by the Secretariat of UNCCD finds that between 2000 and 2015, 20% of the world’s productive and healthy land has degraded. What is land degradation? Land degradation generally signifies the temporary or permanent decline in the productive capacity of the land. According… Continue reading 7 PM | Land Degradation | 2 February 2019

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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 1, 2019

Archives Q.1) The trade war between US on one side and China and Russia on the other side are signaling the beginning of a new Cold War. comment. Answer: A trade war is a situation in which countries try to damage each other’s trade, typically by the imposition of tariffs or quota restrictions. US started… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 1, 2019

Must Read News Articles – February 2nd, 2019

Archives GS 2 Govt. gives up on triple talaq Bill he government has effectively given up on at least two of its more controversial legislations — the Citizenship Amendment Bill and the Triple Talaq Bill — that were awaiting consideration by the Rajya Sabha, after opposition parties made clear that they could not guarantee smooth… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 2nd, 2019

7 PM | Defence sector needs disruptive technologies. | 1 February, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Globally the face of defence modernization is changing at a disruptive speed, a development which India should not ignore for long. India’s approach to defence preparedness is probably not guided by a national policy but is a result of ad hoc reaction. Decision making in defence sectorlacks… Continue reading 7 PM | Defence sector needs disruptive technologies. | 1 February, 2019

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7 PM | Direct Cash Transfer to Farmers- An Analysis | 1st February, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Union government announced a cash transfer scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, to provide income support of Rs 6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers in the Interim Budget 2019. What is direct cash transfer for farmers? Direct cash transfer is a poverty reduction… Continue reading 7 PM | Direct Cash Transfer to Farmers- An Analysis | 1st February, 2019

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