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<\/strong>GS 2<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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Government policies<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n

SC for conclusive proof in graft case<\/a>: (The Hindu)<\/p>\n

Mere possession or recovery of currency notes from a public official is not enough to substantiate that he took a bribe, there has to be conclusive proof that he did make a demand for illegal gratification in order to find him guilty of corruption, the Supreme Court has held. <\/p>\n

Back to the classroom<\/a>: (The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

Evidence-based policing is gaining credibility by the day \u2014 India\u2019s police force must be exposed to it.<\/p>\n

The past catches up<\/a>: (The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

The SC rightly rules that extra-judicial killings cannot be overlooked owing to lapse of time.<\/p>\n

The opportunity in Kashmir<\/a>: (Indian Express, Editorial) <\/p>\n

The Kashmir tragedy has been so routinised and so predictable that nothing ever surprises any longer.<\/p>\n

Constitutional and quasi-judicial Bodies<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n

Parliament, Assemblies in poll fervour<\/a>: (The Hindu)<\/p>\n

The Election Commission has permitted 14 Rajya Sabha and 41 Lok Sabha members to vote in the Assemblies for the presidential election, while five MLAs will vote in Parliament. <\/p><\/div>\n

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PDS and food processing<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n

When too much is too little<\/a>: (The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

The issue of food wastage must be fully understood, so that an effective strategy can be drawn up.<\/p>\n

Science and Tech<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n

A looming threat<\/a>: (The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

All children diagnosed with TB must get paediatric fixed-dose combination drugs.<\/p>\n

Indian Economy. Planning, Growth and Employment<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n

GST: uncertainty persists for traders, exporters<\/a>: (The Hindu)<\/p>\n

Two weeks have gone by since the Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into force. <\/p>\n

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    Yet, confusion and doubts still persist. <\/p>\n

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    Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), exporters and traders alike are still struck by a sense of uncertainty, and are hesitant to make their first purchases or raise the first sales invoice.<\/span><\/p>\n

    IBBI notifies rules for bankruptcy probe<\/a>: (The Hindu)<\/p>\n

    The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has powers to start probes against service providers registered with it without intimating them, according to new regulations. <\/p>\n

    \u2018RBI push to resolve Rs. 8 lakh cr. bad loans\u2019<\/a>: (The Hindu)<\/p>\n

    Emboldened by the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to push for resolution of bad loans worth about Rs. 8 lakh crore by March 2019, a move that could bring down the non-performing assets and improve the financial health of banks, a study by Assocham said. <\/p>\n

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    Govt. clears three export infra plans<\/a>: (The Hindu)<\/p>\n

    With deficient infrastructure severely hurting the competitiveness of India\u2019s exports, the Centre \u2013 for the first time under a new scheme launched in March to address the problem \u2014 has given its approval for three proposals including one to establish an Integrated Cargo Terminal (ICT). <\/p>\n

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    Is the Indian Economy at an inflexion point?<\/a>: (Live Mint, Editorial) <\/p>\n

    The country\u2019s macroeconomic indicators now are similar to what they were just before the Indian Economy took off in 2003.<\/p>\n

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    Prelims Related News<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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    Bengal\u2019s medicinal plants face threat<\/a>:<\/p>\n

    The roots of a rambling herb Gloriosa superba<\/i> found across south Bengal are poisonous, but they have certain anti-carcinogenic and anti-malarial properties. <\/p>\n

    Guardian UAV deal with U.S. still a work in progress<\/a>:<\/p>\n

    An American approval for the sale of 22 Guardian maritime surveillance has come India\u2019s way, but defence sources say the actual deal is a long way off as New Delhi is evaluating the options available. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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