Tag: Demonetisation
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 18
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] SC orders inspection of pollution check Centres Britain to leave EU’s single market: Theresa May SC asks govt. to file status report on Ganga rejuvenation India becomes Associate member of CERN Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] In the nick of time Voting in a season of discontent The real meaning of…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – 17 January
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] GST stalemate resolved, rollout deferred to July 1 SC-appointed panel to tackle air pollution Centre notifies green action plan for Delhi Supreme Court revives hearing on Andhra Pradesh bifurcation SC slams States’ stance on PILs Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] The pragmatist’s pivot to India Vagaries of the job market ‘Serious…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – 16th January 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] Stay on hearing public appeals till polls Why can’t FM stations broadcast news, asks SC Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] Julian Assange: Scapegoat or villain? Smoking e-cigarettes is injurious to health ECONOMY [The Hindu] ‘Govt., industry must fight abuse of market power together’ Market regulator tightens merger norms It’s time to…
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Answered : Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 12
Click on the Questions below for Suggested Answers. Answered: Critically discuss the salient provisions of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016. Analyze its key issues and concerns, in the context of the NALSA judgment. Answered: What is a census town? How can it boost India’s urbanization process? Discuss. Answered: “The demonetisation drive focused on cornering…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – 12 January 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] Air pollution a national problem Green tribunal orders test of cosmetics containing microbeads Talaq certificates issued by Chief Kazi has no legal sanctity, says Madras HC SC may hear plea on tax relief for political parties INTERNATIONAL [The Hindu] Kenya for enhanced ties with India Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] Elections…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – 11 January 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] SC orders audit of 30 lakh NGOs NGT panel to inspect major waste generators Make solar rooftops mandatory Cash for land is just not done: SC Effects of Endosulfan devastating: SC Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] Taking ‘Cold Start’ out of the freezer? Mind the gender gap Reaching out to Africa…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 15th December 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL RS passes Disabilities Bill with more benefits INTERNATIONAL NSG waiver has attendant risks, govt. tells Lok Sabha Editorial/OPINION Demonetisation’s deflationary shock Rights for the rightful owners ECONOMY Cabinet clears Bill to give autonomy to 12 major ports Indian Express 1971 in 2016: India’s relations with Bangladesh Live Mint The challenges to free…
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Answered Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 6
Click on the Questions below for Suggested Answers [Answered] Very recently, Supreme Court’s ordered that every cinema hall should play the national anthem before the exhibition of a film. It also ordered that the national flag be shown on screen when the anthem is played. Should patriotism be dictated or inculcated? Give your opinion. (GS 2)…
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Answered Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 5
Click on the Questions below for Suggested Answers [Answered] What do you understand by Payment Banks? Highlight the advantages of Payments banks, with special reference to the role they can play in meeting the goal of financial inclusion. (GS-3) [Answered] What are ‘Fixed Combination Drugs’? Why have they been in news recently? Discuss the rational behind…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 8th December 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL(The Hindu) RBI keeps base rate unchanged SC seeks Parliamentary panel report on Lokpal amendments Editorial/OPINION(The Hindu) The Reserve Bank of India’s big surprise Demonetisation is for the long run ECONOMY(The Hindu) Rural India hit most by cash crunch Notes withdrawal will not impact RBI balance sheet’ Indian Express The colour of polls…
