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July Current Affairs
CHENCHUS AND TIGERS OF NALLAMALA
31, Jul 2019
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Bio Diversity
Context- Chenchus the Members of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Nallamala forest understands tigers and help them let live and multiply. Who are…
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MICRODOTS
31, Jul 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The government has come out with draft rules to make microdots mandatory in vehicles. This move will also ensure that consumers have…
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22nd NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON E-GOVERNANCE
31, Jul 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), in association with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India…
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INSURANCE SCHEME FOR CATTLE LOST TO TIGERS MOOTED
31, Jul 2019
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Bio Diversity
Context: The Union Environment Ministry and the Department of Livestock and Animal Husbandry are exploring a scheme to devise an insurance policy that will compensate…
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GREEN BONDS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
31, Jul 2019
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Climate change and its impacts
Context: New study finds firms that have adopted green bonds benefit from both positive financial and environmental outcomes. What Are Green Bonds: A green bond…
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CONSUMER PROTECTION BILL, 2019
31, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Context: The Lok Sabha unanimously passed the Consumer Protection Bill 2019, which seeks to wholly replace the Consumer Protection Act 1986. About: The Bill with…
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GRAIN BY GRAIN – CSE’S REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL RATING OF INDIA’S FERTILIZER INDUSTRY
30, Jul 2019
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Pollution & Waste Management
Context: ‘Grain by Grain’ Report which is the complete assessment of the environmental performance of fertilizer industry in India was released by Centre for Science…
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CIVIL LIST OF IAS OFFICERS
30, Jul 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Government has launched the e-Civil List-2019 of the IAS Officers. IAS Civil List: The IAS Civil list contains vital information…
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INDIA AND BENIN RELATIONSHIP
30, Jul 2019
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India Bilateral Cooperation
Why in News? The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, reached Cotonou, Benin on the first leg of his state visits to three West…
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ARTICLES 370 & 35A
30, Jul 2019
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Current Affairs
Context- A recent central ordinance, which extends reservation to SCs and STs in J&K, throws the spotlight on Article 35A, as well as Article 370…
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NATIONAL MEDICAL COMMISSION
30, Jul 2019
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Governance
Context- Doctors and medical students under the Indian Medical Association (IMA) held a protest march Why National Medical Commission Bill? The Bill seeks to repeal…
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INTERNATIONAL TIGER DAY: INDIA ACHIEVES TIGER CENSUS TARGET 4 YEARS BEFORE DEADLINE
30, Jul 2019
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Bio Diversity
Context: Prime Minister released tiger estimation figures and said that India has achieved the target of doubling the tiger count four years ahead of the…
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VANISHING WILDLIFE: 22 SPECIES HAVE GONE EXTINCT IN INDIA
29, Jul 2019
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Bio Diversity & Its Threat
Context : The data tabled in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change states that four species of fauna and…
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PREDICTING POLLUTION LEVELS USING OCEANS’ MEMORY
29, Jul 2019
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Science & Technology
Context: Researchers from China and the U.S. have been successful in predicting air pollution levels in northern Indian States nearly a season in advance. How…
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INTEGRATED BATTLE GROUPS (IBG)
29, Jul 2019
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Defence
Context- The new concept of Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) which the Army plans to create as part of overall force transformation is close to implementation,…
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MEETING OF BRICS MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
29, Jul 2019
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News? The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting took place on 26th July 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Highlights: India was represented…
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ATAL INNOVATION MISSION
29, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) including Self-Employment and Talent Utilization (SETU) is Government of India’s endeavour to promote a culture of innovation and…
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ACCESSIBLE ELECTIONS
29, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The motto of ‘Accessible Elections’ was one among the many initiatives of Election Commission to make the world’s largest democratic exercise inclusive…
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS (MARPOL)
29, Jul 2019
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Pollution & Waste Management
Why in News? International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine…
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DEATHS DUE TO MALNUTRITION
28, Jul 2019
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Governance
Context: The recently published National Family Health Survey (NFHS) conducted by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare highlights the State-wise prevalence of malnutrition in women…
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HIMALAYAN CONCLAVE
28, Jul 2019
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National Conservation & Mitigation
Context- Himalayan Conclave is being held in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand Objective The objective is to discuss various issues related to the development of Himalayan States. The…
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WHO REPORT ON THE GLOBAL TOBACCO EPIDEMIC
28, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Context: The seventh WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic analyses national efforts to implement the most effective measures from the WHO Framework Convention on…
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BANDIPUR NIGHT TRAFFIC BAN
28, Jul 2019
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Bio Diversity
Context- The Karnataka Government have banned night traffic through the road passing through Bandipur National Park as conservationists argued that it is disturbing the wildlife,…
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ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING
28, Jul 2019
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Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
Why in News: Finance Minister in her budget speech referred to “back to basics “approach while speaking about Zero Budget Natural Farming. What is Zero…
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NATIONAL INDICATOR FRAMEWORK
27, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Why in news? A national consultation workshop was organized with the Central Ministries / Departments and State Governments to discuss the proposed indicators. The Ministries…
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INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY BOARD OF INDIA (IBBI)
27, Jul 2019
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Banking
Why in news? The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons)…
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MONUMENTS OF VALOUR & VICTORY HOMAGE TO KARGIL WARRIORS
27, Jul 2019
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India After Independence
Why in news? The Union Culture Minister inaugurated an exhibition of ‘Monuments of Valour & Victory Homage to Kargil Warriors’ on the 20th anniversary of…
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RADIATION TECHNOLOGY FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT
27, Jul 2019
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Newer Invention
Why in news? Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in collaboration with Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), Ahmedabad has set up a Technology Demonstration Pilot Project “Sewage…
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PRIVATE MEMBER’S BILL
27, Jul 2019
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State Legislature
Context: A private member’s bill to make voting in election compulsory was taken up for discussion in Lok Sabha. Who Is A Private Member? Any…
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COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
27, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? Lok Sabha passed the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The legislation is aimed at tightening the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) compliance. Significance of…
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CODE ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND WORKING CONDITIONS BILL, 2019
26, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar introduced The Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working…
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IMPLEMENTATION OF POSHAN ABHIYAAN
26, Jul 2019
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Governance
Why in News? POSHAN Abhiyaan has been set up by Government of India in 2017 for a three-year time frame. Objectives: Reduce the level of…
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NORTH EASTERN REGION VISION 2020
26, Jul 2019
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Why in News? North Eastern Region Vision 2020 document provides an overarching framework for the development of the North Eastern Region. The main objective is…
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FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
26, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? It is mentioned that as per Rule 8 of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, no Government servant shall, except with the…
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UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES PREVENTION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
26, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Lok Sabha has passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill 2019, in a move that gives a big push to India’s…
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CODE ON WAGES BILL, 2019
26, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Code on Wages Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha to amend and consolidate the laws relating to wages and bonus…
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POWER OF PRESIDENT TO GRANT PARDONS
25, Jul 2019
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Judiciary
Context: Madras High Court held that the President, while granting clemency to death convicts, can impose a condition that they should be imprisoned till their…
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FAIR AND REMUNERATIVE PRICE’ OF SUGARCANE
25, Jul 2019
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Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the proposal in respect of Determination of ‘Fair and Remunerative Price’ of sugarcane…
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INDIA’S R&D EXPENDITURE ECO-SYSTEM REPORT
25, Jul 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
Why in News? A special session was held to discuss India’s Research and Development (R&D) expenditure eco-system report during the Global launch of Global Innovation…
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TITHANKAR CIRCUIT
25, Jul 2019
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Heritage Tourism
Why in News? Ministry of Tourism under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme has identified Tirthankar Circuit as one of the fifteen thematic circuits for development in…
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ASTRONOMERS DECODE MILKY WAY’S VIOLENT BIRTH
25, Jul 2019
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Scientific Exploration
Based on the data from the Gaia Space Observatory scientists say that Milky Way (our galaxy) merged with another smaller galaxy in a colossal cosmic…
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LARGE-SCALE BURNING OF GRASSLANDS DETRIMENTAL TO INVERTEBRATES: STUDY
25, Jul 2019
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Bio Diversity & Its Threat
Context: A recent study on “prescribed burning” of large tracts of grassland in the Eravikulam National Park (ENP) reveals that such burning is detrimental to…
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NEW SPACE INDIA LIMITED
25, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Union Government has set up New Space India Limited (NSIL), a wholly-owned Government of India undertaking/ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE),…
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BENGALURU GOES LIVE WITH FACIAL BIOMETRICS-BASED AIR TRAVEL
25, Jul 2019
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Why in News? The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) rolled out a biometric-based self-boarding facility. Highlights: The passengers had the option of boarding a flight without…
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MERGER OF NIMH WITH ICMR-NIOH
25, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Union Cabinet approved to dissolve National Institute of Miners’ Health (NIMH), an autonomous Institute under Ministry of Mines (MoM) and merge/amalgamate…
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DORNIER SQUADRON INAS 313 AT CHENNAI
24, Jul 2019
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Defence
Why in News? The fifth Dornier squadron Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 313, was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Admiral Karambir Singh. Dornier Squadron…
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TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF RURAL YOUTH
24, Jul 2019
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Schemes
Why in News? Ministry of Rural Development is undertaking two initiatives in skill development under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) which are as follows:…
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PRADHAN MANTRI MATRU VANDANA YOJANA
24, Jul 2019
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Schemes
Why in News? Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Maternity Benefit Programme that is implemented in all the districts of the country in…
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GLOBAL INNOVATION INDEX (GII)
24, Jul 2019
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Economics
Context: India climbs five ranks in global innovation index to the 52nd position Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways launched the Global Innovation…
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TRUMP’S OFFER TO MEDIATE IN KASHMIR ISSUE
24, Jul 2019
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International
Context- Trump’s remarks that Prime minister Modi had asked the U.S. President to mediate on the Kashmir issue. Indian Stand: India government categorically stated that…
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ANDHRA PRADESH EMPLOYMENT OF LOCAL CANDIDATES IN INDUSTRIES/FACTORIES ACT, 2019
24, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Context- The Andhra Pradesh Government on Tuesday reserved 75% jobs in private industrial units and factories for residents of the state. Highlights of The Act:…
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DEENDAYAL ANTYODAYA LIVELIHOODS MISSION (DAY-NRLM)
24, Jul 2019
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Schemes
Background: Aajeevika - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). Aided in part through investment support by the…
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WILLFUL DEFAULTER
24, Jul 2019
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Economics
Context: Rajya Sabha was informed by the Minister of Finance informed about the mechanisms in place to deter wilful defaulters, curb incidence of wilful defaults,…
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TERROR FINANCING
24, Jul 2019
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Economics
Context: Minister of Home Affairs informed Lok Sabha today about the steps being taken to combat Terror Financing and circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes…
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8 MORE ROUTES START OPERATIONS UNDER UDAN
23, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? Giving further fillip to Regional Connectivity, 8 more routes became functional Under Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik- UDAN…
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NO COMPROMISE ON AIR SAFETY: MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
23, Jul 2019
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Why in News? Speaking at the International conference cum awards on civil aviation and cargo, the Minister of State(I/c) for Civil Aviation, Housing & Urban…
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PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT IN DEFENCE PRODUCTION
23, Jul 2019
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Why in News? The defence industry sector was opened up to 100% for private sector participation in May 2001 through licensing. Highlights: Defence Procurement Procedure…
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UJH AND BASANTAR BRIDGES IN J&K
23, Jul 2019
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Why in News? Raksha Mantri inaugurated the One-kilometre long Ujh bridge in Kathua district, 617.40-Metre-long Basantar bridge in Samba district of Jammu & Kashmir today…
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PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
23, Jul 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? Lok Sabha has passed The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019. Why such Amendment? The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993…
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PANEL FAVOURS CRYPTOCURRENCY BAN IN INDIA
23, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Context: The committee headed by finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg has proposed a draft bill “Banning of Cryptocurrency & Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill,…
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ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED POSTAL BALLOT SYSTEM (ETPBS)
22, Jul 2019
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News? In the recently concluded 2019 general elections, the Election Commission of India used Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) for service voters.…
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SOCIAL STIGMA SIDELINING CHILD RAPE VICTIMS: REPORT
22, Jul 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? A study by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) along with the Human Development Society was recently released. Highlights…
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JUVENILE JUSTICE
22, Jul 2019
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Rights Issues
Background: In 2016, a 17-year-old was booked for the murder of his three-year-old neighbour in Mumbai. The Mumbai city Juvenile Justice Board as well as…
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PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEES
22, Jul 2019
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State Legislature
What to study? In the backdrop of a number of Bills having been passed without scrutiny, why are parliamentary standing committees necessary? Background: Eleven of…
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UGC SCHEME OF ‘PARAMARSH’
21, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Union Minister for Human Resource Development launched ‘Paramarsh’ – a University Grants Commission (UGC) scheme for Mentoring NAAC Accreditation Aspirant Institutions…
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SCHEMES FOR INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT IN NER
21, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC): The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC), a Central Public Sector Enterprises…
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LOOK EAST AGENDA
21, Jul 2019
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India Bilateral Cooperation
Act East Policy: India’s Act East Policy focusses on the extended neighbourhood in the Asia-Pacific region. The policy which was originally conceived as an economic…
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MoUs FOR ENHANCED COOPERATION TO END TB BY 2025
21, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today exchanged MoUs with the Ministry of AYUSH, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways to…
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SAGARDHWANI EMBARKS ON SAGAR MAITRI MISSION-2
21, Jul 2019
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India Bilateral Cooperation
Why in News? Oceanographic research vessel of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), INS Sagardhwani, embarked on a two-month long SAGAR MAITRI SAGAR MAITRI: SAGAR…
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INS TARKASH
20, Jul 2019
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International Policies & Schemes
Context: INS Tarkash, a frontline warship of the Indian Navy, made a port call at Karlskrona, Sweden This marks the first visit of an Indian…
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WHAT IS A WHIP? WHAT DOES IT DO?
20, Jul 2019
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State Legislature
What is a WHIP? A whip in parliamentary parlance is a written order that party members be present for an important vote, or that they…
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AMENDMENT TO RIGHT TO INFORMATION (RTI) ACT
20, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- Government introduces Bill to amend the RTI Act. Provisions of The Proposed Bill: Tenure of CIC and IC: The Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and…
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ARANI SILK SAREE
20, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Context: Information about Arani Silk Saree was given by the Union Minister of Textiles in a written reply to the Lok Sabha About: Arani Silk…
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RHESUS MACAQUE DECLARED VERMIN IN HIMACHAL PRADESH
20, Jul 2019
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Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation - GS3M
Context- Union Environment Ministry (MoEFCC) has declared Monkeys (Rhesus Macaque) as ‘vermin’ in Himachal Pradesh. What is Vermin? Any animal which poses a threat to…
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RESTRUCTURED NATIONAL BAMBOO MISSION
20, Jul 2019
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Government policies and interventions for development - GS2I
Why in News? The restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM) has been launched in 2018-19 to focus on the development of complete value chain of bamboo…
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DIBANG MULTIPURPOSE PROJECT
19, Jul 2019
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the expenditure on pre-investment activities and various clearances for Dibang Multipurpose Project (MPP) in…
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EXPORT PROMOTION SCHEME
19, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Government of India has launched a scheme namely, Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) with the objective to assist Central and…
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INTER-INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND USA
19, Jul 2019
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India Bilateral Cooperation
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has given approval to the Inter-Institutional Agreement between India and the USA in the areas of regenerative medicine and…
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ATAL BIMIT VYAKTI KALYAN YOJANA
19, Jul 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Corporation has launched a scheme named ‘Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana’ (ABVKY). Highlights: In the scheme in…
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CYBER CRIME COORDINATION CENTRE
19, Jul 2019
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Cyber space challenges
Why in News? The Central Government has rolled out a scheme for establishment of Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre to handle issues related to cybercrime…
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THREE NEW ‘RED LINES’
19, Jul 2019
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International
Context- India draws new ‘red lines’ for talks on Afghan peace process. These new “red lines” are going to be India’s new mantras, even as…
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CANNABIS LEGALIZING ISSUE
19, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Context: Litigation has claimed before the Delhi High Court in its pursuit to bring an end to various existing laws in India that prohibit and…
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MOTOR VEHICLES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
18, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? Minister for Road Transport and Highways has been in the news as he pushes the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Parliament.…
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NAVIGATION WITH INDIAN CONSTELLATION (NAVIC)
18, Jul 2019
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Space Technology
Why in News? The navigation system that Indians use on their mobile phones and cars could be set for a reboot. It has been reported…
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BROADBAND READINESS INDEX
18, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? Department of Telecom (DoT) and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…
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KULBHUSHAN JADHAV CASE
18, Jul 2019
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International Policies & Schemes
Context- ICJ verdict delivered in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case What is the Case: Mr. Jadhav, a retired Indian Navy officer was sentenced to death by…
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IMPLEMENTS WERE RECOVERED FROM THE MALAMPUZHA DAM’S CATCHMENT AREA
18, Jul 2019
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Architecture & Art Forms
Context- Iron implements were recovered from the Malampuzha dam’s catchment area Implements belonging to the Iron Age. What is Iron age: The Iron Age is…
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DAM SAFETY
18, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context: The Centre to reintroduce the Dam Safety Bill, 2019 in Parliament. Basic framework based on 2018 Bill: What is Bill about: The Bill provides…
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SEVA BHOJ YOJANA
17, Jul 2019
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Schemes
Why in News? Seva Bhoj Yojna’ is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It envisages to reimburse the Central…
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NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
17, Jul 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed by Lok Sabha Amendments: The Bill amends the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act, 2008. The…
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CENTRAL DRUGS STANDARD CONTROL ORGANISATION
17, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
CDSCO: Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the Central Drug Authority for discharging functions assigned to the Central Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics…
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MARKANDESHWAR TEMPLE
17, Jul 2019
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Art & Culture
Context- The restoration work of Markandeshwar temple in Maharashtra by the Archaeological Survey of India Known as the “Khajuraho of Vidarbha”,the temple of Markandadeo is…
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NATIONAL RURAL BANK OF INDIA.
17, Jul 2019
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Economics
Context- Govt is thinking of formation of National Rural Bank of India in order to consolidate in Regional rural Banks (RRB). Parliamentary Standing Committee on…
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NATIONAL DIGITAL HEALTH BLUEPRINT (NDHB)
17, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Prepared by a committee constituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Aims to create an implementation framework for the National Health Stack (NHS)…
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HUMAN GENETICS AND GENOME ANALYSIS
17, Jul 2019
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Biotechnology
Context: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has initiated a programme called Human Genetics and Genome Analysis for reducing India’s disease burden About the Programme: Private…
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HR 1044
16, Jul 2019
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International Policies & Schemes
Why in News? The US lawmakers passed a Bill titled Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (HR 1044). It is aimed at lifting the current seven…
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GOOD SAMARITAN GUIDELINES
16, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued guidelines in pursuance of order of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India to protect the…
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LIFESPAN OF SCHEDULED TRIBE PEOPLE
16, Jul 2019
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Governance
Why in News? According to data from the National Census 2011 to estimate, by indirect methods, the life expectancy for the Scheduled Tribes (STs) and…
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5G ROLLOUT: HOW FAR HAS INDIA PROGRESSED, AND WHERE DOES IT STAND ON HUAWEI?
16, Jul 2019
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Information Technology
What is Huawei? Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is a Chinese multinational technology company that provides telecommunications equipment and sells consumer electronics, including smartphones, headquartered in…
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PAKISTAN OPENS AIRSPACE; HOW THIS WILL IMPACT INDIAN AIRLINES?
16, Jul 2019
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India and Pakistan
Context: Pakistan opened its airspace for the first time since February 26. The country had imposed restrictions on its airspace in response to the non-military…
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EL NINO
16, Jul 2019
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Climatology
Context: A weak El Nino prevailing in the Pacific Ocean since the start of this year is beginning to dissipate. Over the next two months,…
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WHY IS INDIA SETTING UP A MOBILE PHONE HANDSETS DATABASE?
16, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Context: The National Telecom Policy of 2012 calls for the establishment of a National Mobile Property Registry to address the issue of “security, theft, and…
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INDIA BUILDS 250 HOMES IN MYANMAR TO ASSIST ROHINGYA
15, Jul 2019
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India and Myanmar
Why in News? Two years after more than 700,000 Rohingya fled to camps in Bangladesh alleging ethnic cleansing by Myanmar forces, the Indian government says…
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LaQshya INITIATIVE
15, Jul 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare) informed about LaQshya Initiative in the Lok Sabha. LaQshya Initiative: Government of India has…
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LAW COMMISSION
15, Jul 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Context- Law Ministry has initiated the process of setting up the body which gives advice to the government on complex legal issues. What is Law…
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NEXT DALAI LAMA MUST BE CHOSEN WITHIN CHINA, INDIA SHOULD NOT INTERVENE-CHINA
15, Jul 2019
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International
Context: China has affirmed that the successor of the Dalai Lama has to be decided within China and any interference by India will impact bilateral…
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SAGARMALA PROJECT
15, Jul 2019
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Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
The Sagarmala is a series of projects to leverage the country’s coastline and inland waterways to drive industrial development. It was originally mooted by the…
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CALLS FOR SEPARATE LAW ON EVICTIONS OF URBAN POOR.
15, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Stats Government authorities, at both the central and state levels, demolished over 53,700 homes, thereby forcefully evicting more than 260,000 (2.6 lakh) people across urban…
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GAGANYAAN NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
14, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? A Gaganyaan National Advisory Council has been created with members from different institutions and industries. Members: Secretaries of Department of Space, Department…
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INTER-STATE RIVER WATER DISPUTES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
14, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Why in News? Cabinet approves Inter-State River Water disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill seeks to amend the Inter State River Water Disputes Act, 1956…
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EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN
14, Jul 2019
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International Policies & Schemes
Initiatives by Government: Mahila Shakti Kendra scheme empowers rural women through community participation by involvement of Student Volunteers. The scheme is envisaged to work at…
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STUDY IN INDIA’ PROGRAMME
14, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Why in news? To facilitate Internationalization of Higher Education in India, a Programme viz. ‘Study in India’ is under implementation. Objectives: To make India a…
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MODEL TENANCY ACT
14, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has drafted a ‘Model Tenancy Act’, 2019 which envisages to balance the interest and rights…
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NEUTRINO OBSERVATORY
14, Jul 2019
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Scientific Exploration
Why in News? The Government of India has approved a project to build the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) at Pottipuram in the Theni District of…
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INDIA AGAIN ABSTAINS AT U.N. VOTE ON SEXUAL MINORITIES
13, Jul 2019
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International Policies & Schemes
Context: India abstained at the vote for extending the mandate of an important UN official who reports on violence and discrimination against sexual minorities.…
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CCTV IN CLASSROOMS- ANALYSIS
13, Jul 2019
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Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections - GS2K
Context- Project to install CCTV cameras inside all classrooms in Delhi state schools. Delhi Government Stand: Empowering Parents In private schools, parents are empowered by…
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THE AADHAAR AND OTHER LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
13, Jul 2019
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Polity & Governance
Context: Recently the Parliament passed the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019. Key Changes in the Aadhar: The existing Act on Aadhaar provides…
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ANTI-DEFECTION LAW
13, Jul 2019
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Polity & Governance
Context: In the light of the Karnataka Assembly crisis, the Anti-Defection Law is being debated nationally. About Anti-Defection Law: Anti-Defection law is contained in the…
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NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY
13, Jul 2019
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Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate - GS3S
Why in News? A Bill seeking to further strengthen the National Investigation Agency (NIA) by giving it powers to probe terror attacks targeting Indians and…
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ELECTORAL REFORMS
12, Jul 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Context-Discussion in the Rajya Sabha on electoral reforms Major Reforms Areas: Appointment system for Election Commissioners and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC); Money power; Electronic Voting…
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PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AGAINST SEXUAL OFFENCES ACT (POCSO)
12, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Context- Cabinet has approved a new definition for child pornography in its amendments to the POCSO Act. What is POCSO Act: The POCSO Act provides…
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MOB LYNCHING
12, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- The Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission has drafted a stringent law to deal with increasing incidents of mob lynching. Stats of Lynching Around 50…
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WITNESS PROTECTION SCHEME
12, Jul 2019
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Judiciary
Why in News? Minister of State for Home Affairs informed about the scheme in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha. Witness Protection…
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BANNING OF UNREGULATED DEPOSIT SCHEMES BILL, 2019
12, Jul 2019
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Banking
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019. It will replace the banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes…
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INDIAN NUCLEAR INSURANCE POOL
12, Jul 2019
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Why in News? The Government has created an Indian Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) in June 2015, a union minister informed in Lok Sabha. Indian Nuclear…
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PONZI SCAMS
11, Jul 2019
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Banking
Background The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill with an aim to tackle the menace of illicit deposit- taking activities in…
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INTER STATE RIVER WATER DISPUTES BILL
11, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Features: Bill seeks to amend the Inter State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 to streamline the adjudication of inter State river water disputes. A key…
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CODE ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND WORKING CONDITIONS BILL, 2019
11, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- Union Cabinet on, paving the way for Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Bill, 2019 introduction in Parliament About: This proposal would…
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INDIA-RUSSIA STRATEGIC ECONOMIC DIALOGUE (IRSED)
11, Jul 2019
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International Policies & Schemes
Why in News? The Second India-Russia Strategic Economic Dialogue (IRSED) shall be held on 10 July in New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Dr. Rajiv…
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KISAN SUVIDHA MOBILE APP
11, Jul 2019
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Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
Why in News? Kisan Suvidha is an omnibus mobile app developed by Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to help…
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INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11, Jul 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has launched a new Central Sector scheme namely “Integrated Management of Public Distribution System…
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NATIONAL TRANSLATION MISSION
10, Jul 2019
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Parliament
National Translation Mission: The National Translation Mission (NTM) is a scheme launched in 2008 which is being implemented through the Central Institute of Indian Languages…
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INITIATIVES UNDERTAKEN TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION
10, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Different initiatives undertaken by Govt. to improve quality of Education: The Central Government has launched an Integrated Scheme for School Education – Samagra Shiksha, from…
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CAPITAL TO RISK-WEIGHTED ASSETS (CRAR)
10, Jul 2019
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Banking
CRAR: Capital to Risk (Weighted) Assets Ratio (CRAR) is also known as Capital adequacy Ratio, the ratio of a bank’s capital to its risk. The…
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BLACK GOLD
10, Jul 2019
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Newer Invention
Why in News? Using gold nanoparticles Indian scientists have developed a new material called “black gold”, which can potentially be used for applications ranging from…
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COFFEE TABLE BOOK FOR PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN INDIA AND THE UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
10, Jul 2019
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Medicine, Health
Why in News? Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has launched a Coffee Table Book to commemorate five decades of partnership between the Ministry…
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CHANDRAYAAN-2
10, Jul 2019
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Space Technology
Developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Advanced version of the previous Chandrayaan-1 mission to Moon. mission is planned to be launched to the…
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PLAN BEE
10, Jul 2019
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Bio Diversity
What is Plan Bee? Plan Bee, is an amplifying system imitating the buzz of a swarm of honey bees to keep wild elephants away from…
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MARITAL RAPE
10, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context: Delhi High Court said that court cannot direct the government to frame laws as it is the domain of the legislature and not the…
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PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES, 2016, (AMENDED 2018)
10, Jul 2019
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Pollution & Waste Management
Context: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has pulled up 52 companies — including Amazon, Flipkart, Danone Foods and Beverages and Patanjali Ayurveda Limited —…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COURT IN INDIA
09, Jul 2019
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Judiciary
Context- SC asks why the delay in setting up Human rights courts Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 as stated in the preamble of the…
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WITNESS PROTECTION SCHEME
09, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Launched by Odisha government Aims to provide security to witnesses facing threat during the course of a legal battle. Features: District •level standing committee, chaired…
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AADHAAR AND OTHER LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
09, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- Parliament cleared the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Features: which allows voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity to open bank…
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NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
09, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- Union government on Monday introduced the National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Lok Sabha Features of Bill: A Bill seeking to further strengthen…
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UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES (PREVENTION) AMENDMENT BILL, 2019
09, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- The UAPA Bill that seeks to allow an individual suspected to have terror links to be designated a terrorist Features: The Bill, seek “to…
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FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY ANALYSIS, INDIA, 2019
09, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Food and Nutrition Security Analysis, India, 2019, a report by the MoSPI and The World Food Programme lists Maharashtra as one…
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LABOUR LAWS IN INDIA
08, Jul 2019
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Governance
Context- Central government for its move to subsume 44 existing labour laws into four codes dealing with wages, social security, industrial safety and welfare, and…
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ETHANOL AND SUGAR MILLS
08, Jul 2019
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Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
Context- Recently Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways exhorted sugar mills to switch to producing ethanol. Issues: The surplus production of sugar is a…
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COTTON CROP
08, Jul 2019
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Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
About It is Kharif Crop. The research system of India has also developed some varieties having three basic colours in naturally coloured cotton -brown, grey…
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SFURTI, ASPIRE & PRADHAN MANTRI MATSYA SAMPADA YOJANA
08, Jul 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Government aims to set up more Common Facility…
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MIYAWAKI” METHOD OF AFFORESTATION
08, Jul 2019
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Bio Diversity
Why in News? Telangana Government has introduced the Japanese “Miyawaki” method of afforestation to grow urban forests and expand the green cover as well as…
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CORAL REHAB PROGRAMME
08, Jul 2019
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Bio Diversity & Its Threat
Why in News? The National Centre for Coastal Research’s (NCCR) proposal of dropping ‘melted plastic rocks or slabs’ on the seabed for growing coral reefs…
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CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (RESERVATION IN TEACHERS’ CADRE) BILL, 2019
08, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill, 2019 has been passed by both the houses of Parliament. The Bill will…
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HYDROGEN-ENRICHED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (HCNG)
07, Jul 2019
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Pollution & Waste Management
Why in News? Delhi will be the first city in the country to roll out hydrogen-enriched compressed natural gas (HCNG) buses for public transport from…
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MOSAiC Mission
07, Jul 2019
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Climate change and its impacts
Why in News? Scientists from 17 nations will take part in the year-long MOSAIC mission as they anchor the RV Polarstern ship to a large…
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SURROGACY (REGULATION) BILL, 2019
07, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Cabinet has approved the introduction of Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 that aims to prohibit commercial surrogacy in India. Highlights: The Bill…
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ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING
07, Jul 2019
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Economics
Why in News? The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a proposal of Zero Budget Natural Farming in budget 2019 for doubling farmer’s income in the…
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JAIPUR CITY DECLARED AS A WORLD HERITAGE SITE
07, Jul 2019
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Art & Culture
Why in News? Jaipur City, Rajasthan got inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO during the 43rd Session of the World Heritage Committee held…
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ANNUAL PIRACY REPORT (ICC-IMB) 2018
06, Jul 2019
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International Organisations & reports
Context- According to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea became the world’s most pirate-infested sea in 2018. Published by ICC International…
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SEDITION LAW
06, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- MDMK general secretary Vaiko was sentenced to a prison term of one year by a special court for Sedition. About: Section 124-A in the…
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KISAN CREDIT CARD SCHEME
06, Jul 2019
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Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
Why in News? The Government of India has extended the facility of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to fisheries and animal husbandry farmers to help them…
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WORKING GROUP ON CORE INVESTMENT COMPANIES
06, Jul 2019
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Investments, Investment models
Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a working group to review the regulatory guidelines and supervisory framework applicable for Core…
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AGRICULTURAL EXPORT POLICY
06, Jul 2019
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Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
Why in News? The Union Cabinet approved the Agriculture Export Policy, 2018. The Cabinet has also approved the proposal for establishment of Monitoring Framework at…
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TRADE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EXPORT SCHEME (TIES)
06, Jul 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Department of Commerce, under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has approved financial assistance for three trade promotion centres under…
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PRIVILEGE MOTION
05, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context: Recently a Lok Sabha MP has moved a breach of privilege motion in the Lok Sabha against a private Hindi news channel and its…
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WIND ENERGY IN INDIA
05, Jul 2019
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Context- India’s emerging green economy will require additional investments of around $80 billion till 2022, growing more than threefold to $250 billion during 2023-30, Aim:…
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INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE (ICJ)
05, Jul 2019
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International Policies & Schemes
Context- Kulbhushan Jadhav case verdict on July 17 About ICJ: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations…
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF ECONOMIC SURVEY 2018-19
05, Jul 2019
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Economic Survey, Reports
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs tabled the Economic Survey 2018-19 in the Parliament. The Key Highlights of Economic Survey 2018-19 are as…
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BLUEPRINT TO ACHIEVE PRIME MINISTER’S VISION FOR $5 TRILLION ECONOMY
05, Jul 2019
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Economic Survey, Reports
Context: The Economic Survey lays down the strategic blueprint for fructifying the Prime Minister’s vision of India becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2025. The…
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MINIMUM WAGE SYSTEM
05, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Background In India, labour is included in the concurrent list which implies that both the central government and state governments can make laws regarding this…
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SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME
05, Jul 2019
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Heritage Tourism
Why in News? Swadesh Darshan Scheme – Integrated Development of theme-based tourist circuits is the flagship scheme of Ministry of Tourism for development of tourism…
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SCHEME FOR TRANS-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH FOR INDIA’S DEVELOPING ECONOMY (STRIDE)
05, Jul 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved a new scheme – ‘Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy’ (STRIDE) STRIDE: STRIDE…
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Fly Ash
04, Jul 2019
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Environmental impact assessment
Why in News? The National Green Tribunal has sought a report from the authorities on the current status on disposal and management of fly ash.…
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Jal Shakti Abhiyan
04, Jul 2019
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Schemes
Why in News? Jal Shakti Abhiyan for Water Conservation Launched. Highlights: It is a time-bound, mission-mode campaign that would focus on 1,592 “water-stressed” blocks…
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National Electric Mobility Mission Plan
04, Jul 2019
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Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc - GS3I
Why in News? The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 is a National Mission document providing the vision and the roadmap for the faster…
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Minimum Support Price
04, Jul 2019
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Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies - GS3E
Context: Recently cabinet has announced MSP for 14 Kharif crops What is MSP? Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of Market Intervention by the…
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Cabinet NOD to Better Pay Benefits for CAPF Officers
04, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Context: The Cabinet has approved the proposal to grant Organised Cadre Status to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) officers. The move comes after a Supreme…
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The Dentist (Amendment) Bill, 2019
04, Jul 2019
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Issues relating to development and management of Social - GS2L
Context: The Dentist (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was recently passed in the monsoon session of the Parliament. About the Bill: The Bill amends the Dentists Act,…
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NATIONAL MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVENESS PROGRAMME
03, Jul 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
Why in News? National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) aima to support the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in their endeavor to become competitive. Objectives:…
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NATIONAL COMMON MOBILITY CARD
03, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) – One Nation, One Card for transport mobility is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and…
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NATIONAL WAREHOUSING GRID
03, Jul 2019
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Why in News? The government is likely to introduce warehousing schemes at village and National level to build an efficient storage infrastructure. A National Warehousing…
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IRAN’S NUCLEAR DEFIANCE
03, Jul 2019
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International Policies & Schemes
Context: Iran has announced that it has amassed more low-enriched uranium than allowed under a nuclear deal signed with the US and other countries in…
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GOODS & SERVICES TAX
03, Jul 2019
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Taxes and Taxation
Why in News? 2nd anniversary of Goods & Services Tax to be celebrated on 1st July 2019. GST: GST is one indirect tax for the…
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U.S.A. GRANTS INDIA NON-NATO ALLY STATUS
03, Jul 2019
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NATO
Context: Recently U.S. Senate has passed a legislative provision (under The National Defense Authorization Act or NDAA) that brings India at par with America’s NATO…
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CENTRE RATIFIES INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TO CURB COMPANY PROFIT SHIFTING
03, Jul 2019
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Taxes and Taxation
Context: India has recently ratified the international agreement to curb Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) India has ratified the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax…
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CHILD LABOUR
02, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Context: Instances of child labour detected during inspections have reduced successively from 2014 to 2018, figures presented by the government in Lok Sabha show. Child…
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GEOPOLITICS OF INDO-PACIFIC
02, Jul 2019
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International Policies & Schemes
Location- Geographically, the Indo-Pacific refers to the Indian and the Pacific Oceans between the east coast of Africa and the American west coast and their…
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NATIONAL POLICY ON SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AT WORKPLACE
02, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Aim- To establish a preventive safety and health culture in the country through elimination of the incidence of work related injuries, diseases, fatalities, disasters and…
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NASA’S PUNCH MISSION
02, Jul 2019
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Space Technology
NASA has selected an US based Indian researcher to lead its PUNCH mission which will image the Sun. PUNCH Mission: PUNCH stands for “Polarimeter to…
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EUROPE HEATWAVE
02, Jul 2019
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Global Climate Related
Context: A massive heatwave has gripped Western European countries and caused severe heat warnings in several parts of Europe. What is a Heatwave? A heat…
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THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RESERVATION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
02, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Context: Jammu and Kashmir (Reservation) Amendment Bill, 2019 was passed by both the houses of the Parliament. About the Bill: The Bill amends the Jammu…
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ARMED FORCES (SPECIAL POWERS) ACT
02, Jul 2019
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Rights Issues
Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the operation of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Nagaland for another six months with effect from…
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NAGALAND TO SET UP A REGISTER OF INDIGENOUS INHABITANTS
02, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
Context: After Assam, Nagaland government has initiated a move to implement its own version of citizenship register for indigenous communities of the state. What is…
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EIGHTH SCHEDULE OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
02, Jul 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Context: Recently a Member of Parliament made a case in Lok Sabha for inclusion of Bhojpuri language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution About…
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TRIFED SIGNED AN AGREEMENT TO PARTNER WITH THE e-COMMERCE GIANT’S GLOBAL SELLING PROGRAMME
01, Jul 2019
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G3 – Policies
TRIFED, a PSU under Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India has been working with the main objective of promoting tribal art and craft for…
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FREE LEGAL AID
01, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Article 39 A of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of the society, to promote justice…
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EDUCATION QUALITY UPGRADATION AND INCLUSION PROGRAMME (EQUIP)
01, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? In accordance with the decision of the Prime Minister for finalizing a five-year vision plan for each Ministry, the Department of Higher…
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ONLY 20% OF NIRBHAYA FUND HAS BEEN USED BY STATES
01, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Context: The States and Union Territories have utilised less than 20% of the budget allocated to them under the Nirbhaya Fund for safety of women…
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THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL OFFENCES (POCSO) ACT, 2012
01, Jul 2019
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Parliament
About POCSO Act: The Act seeks to protect children from offences such as sexual assault, sexual harassment, and pornography. The Act defines a child as…
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WHO GUIDELINES ON SELF-CARE INTERVENTIONS FOR HEALTH
01, Jul 2019
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched its first guidelines on self-care interventions for health. More on News: The move came in response to…
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