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General Studies – IV
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General Studies – III
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General Studies – II
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General Studies – I
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Essay Writing
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Sociology
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Tamil
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Mathematics
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Geography
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Political Science
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INS TARKASH
20, Jul 2019 | 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 | 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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ARANI SILK SAREE
20, Jul 2019 | 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 | 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 | 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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INDIA AGAIN ABSTAINS AT U.N. VOTE ON SEXUAL MINORITIES
13, Jul 2019 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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Fly Ash
04, Jul 2019 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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Osaka Declaration
30, Jun 2019 | International Organizations
Context- India refused to become a signatory to the Osaka declaration on digital economy. About- It was signed by 24 countries and groupings. It was…
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Pandharpur Wari
30, Jun 2019 | GS1A-Indian culture will cover the salientaspects of Art Forms
Pandharpur Wari is related to Bhakti Movment It is an annual pilgrimage (yatra) to Pandharpur - the seat of the Hindu god Vithal in Palakhis…
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Space Activities Bill
30, Jun 2019 | Space Technology
Why in news? India has begun pre legislative consultations on a “Space Activities Bill” that is designed to encourage domestic private rocket and satellite companies…
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MEITY reported that 2.22 crore villagers are given Digital Education under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA)
29, Jun 2019 | Schemes
CONTEXT: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology reported that 2.22 crore villagers are given Digital Education under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA). BACKGROUND:…
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World Bank Chief Urges Reforms To Attract Investment Amid Trade Uncertainty
29, Jun 2019 | India and World Bank
The World Bank in its annual Global Economic Prospects report earlier this month forecast that slowing trade and investment flows would cut global growth this…
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Electric Vehicles in India
29, Jun 2019 | Schemes
Fame 2(Faster Adoption and Manufacturing (Hybrid&) and electric vehicles The outlay of ₹10,000 crore has been made for three years till 2022 for FAME…
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Fortified Ration
29, Jun 2019 | Government policies and interventions for development - GS2I
Why in News? Department of Food & Public Distribution has approved the “Centrally Sponsored Pilot Scheme on Fortification of Rice & its distribution through Public…
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New Space India Limited (NSIL)
29, Jun 2019 | Space Technology
Why in news? New Space India Limited (NSIL) has been incorporated as a wholly owned GoI Undertaking/Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). Antrix Ltd is another…
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U.K SINHA COMMITTEE
26, Jun 2019 | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning - GS3A
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on January, 2019 set up an expert committee under former SEBI chairman U.K. Sinha to Suggest Long-Term Solutions…
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CASH IN CIRCULATION HAS FALLEN
26, Jun 2019 | Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Demonetisation, coupled with increased digital transactions and the reduced cash usage in the informal economy, led to a Reduction in Currency in Circulation by…
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PROJECT MONITORING GROUP (PMG)
26, Jun 2019 | Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Projects worth 11 lakh crore remain stalled or have issues under consideration. Railways, roads and Power sector accounting to more than half of these…
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GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCE
26, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
The Generalized System of Preference (GSP) is the largest and oldest US trade preference programme and is designed to Promote Economic Development by allowing…
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DEFENCE POLICY GROUP
26, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
India and the US are planning to revive the Defense Policy Group (DPG) between the two countries after a four-year gap. The last…
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GEO-SPATIAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (BECA)
26, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement BECA will allow India to use US geospatial maps to get pinpoint military accuracy of automated hardware systems and weapons…
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DNA TECHNOLOGY (USE AND APPLICATION) REGULATION BILL
26, Jun 2019 | Parliament
The Bill seeks to create a Regulatory Framework for Obtaining, storing and testing of DNA samples of human beings, mainly for the purposes of…
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LITCHI AND ACUTE ENCEPHALITIS SYNDROME
26, Jun 2019 | Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Litchi is being most commonly blamed for the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) outbreak in Bihar. Research paper By Jacob states: Its main finding was that…
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FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY ANALYSIS REPORT
26, Jun 2019 | Issues relating to development and management of Social - GS2L
Prepared by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation & The UN World Food Programme. 31.4% of Indian children will be stunted by 2022…
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HEALTHY STATES, PROGRESSIVE INDIA’-NITI Aayog
26, Jun 2019 | Issues relating to development and management of Social - GS2L
Is a Report on Health published by NITI Aayog Report on Rank of States and UTs’ has ranked states in three categories —…
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CENTRAL BOARD OF FILM CERTIFICATION (CBFC)
26, Jun 2019 | Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies - GS2H
It is a Statutory Body under Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It grants certificate to regulate the public exhibition of films in…
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ONLINE PORTAL FOR FILING COMPLAINTS
25, Jun 2019 | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning - GS3A
The Reserve Bank of India, launched a ‘Complaint Management System (CMS)’, which will enable members of the public to lodge their complaints on its website…
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INTERIM RESOLUTION PROFESSIONALS
25, Jun 2019 | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning - GS3A
Section 16(1) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 requires Adjudicating Authority to appoint an interim resolution professional (IRP) within fourteen days from the insolvency…
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EASTERN ECONOMIC FORUM
25, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
The Eastern Economic Forum was established by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in 2015. In accordance with the Decree, the…
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REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (RCEP)
25, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a mega-regional economic agreement being negotiated since 2012 between the 10 ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) governments…
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India, France to Deepen Cooperation
25, Jun 2019 | India Bilateral Cooperation
India and France have decided to deepen cooperation in the cyber security sector. They will jointly work towards curbing the use of the Internet for…
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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)
25, Jun 2019 | Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive - GS2E
Context Viral Acharya’s resignation as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India About: The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935…
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DRAFT NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2019
25, Jun 2019 | Government policies and interventions for development - GS2I
Context: The Committee for Draft National Education Policy (Chair: Dr. K. Kasturirangan) Report discussed in Parliament. The report proposes an education policy, which seeks to…
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RED FORT
25, Jun 2019 | GS1A-Indian culture will cover the salientaspects of Art Forms
Context: ASI carries out restoration of Mughal •era parts of Red Fort. About: Red fort fuses architectural styles of the Timurids and the Persians. Red…
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Establishment of ‘gokul grams’ under Rashtriya Gokul Mission
24, Jun 2019 | Schemes
Why in News? Funds have been mobilized under Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) for setting up of 21 Gokul Grams as Integrated Cattle Development Centres. Rashtriya…
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Technological Intervention in Agriculture
24, Jun 2019 | Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country - GS3D
Kisan Suvidha Mobile Application: To facilitate dissemination of information to farmers on the critical parameters viz., Weather; Market Prices; Plant Protection; input Dealers (Seed, Pesticide,…
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Janani Suraksha Yojana
24, Jun 2019 | Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Rural Health Mission (NHM). It is being implemented with the objective of reducing…
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Organic Farming in India
24, Jun 2019 | Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country - GS3D
Why in News? Government of India has been promoting organic farming under two dedicated schemes namely Mission Organic Value Chain Development North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER)…
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NITI AAYOG
24, Jun 2019 | Government policies and interventions for development - GS2I
Issue in economy now that can be handled by NITI Aayog: There is horizontal and vertical imbalance revenues of centre and states. Vertical Imbalance mainly…
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Leader of opposition made Minister in Government of State.
24, Jun 2019 | Separation of powers between various organs - GS2C
Context: Rtd. High Court Judge Thipsay questions appointment of Vikhe• Patil (Leader of Opposition), Kshirsagar as ministers. Leader of Opposition of Maharashtra has reigned from…
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Removal of the Judge of a High Court
24, Jun 2019 | Judiciary
Context: In•house panel found an Allahabad High Court judge, Justice S.N. Shukla, guilty of misconduct, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has written to Prime…
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Inner Line Permit
24, Jun 2019 | Parliament
Context: A petition filed has sought a direction to the Centre and the Nagaland government to take appropriate steps for the protection of life and…
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Chikungunya Disease
24, Jun 2019 | Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Context: The Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), which functions under the Department of Biotechnology, has entered into a non•exclusive license for product commercialisation after having…
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Report on International Religious Freedom
24, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
The International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The report covers government policies violating religious belief and practices…
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India Granted USD15 Million to Niger for holding African Union Summit
23, Jun 2019 | India Bilateral Cooperation
India has extended USD 15 million assistance to Niger for organising the African Union (AU) summit scheduled to be held in Niamey from July 7-8.…
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QS World University Ranking 2020: IIT Bombay tops among Indian Institutions
23, Jun 2019 | International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) has made a history by topping the 2020 QS World University Rankings for the eighth consecutive year. Stanford University, Harvard…
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IIIDEM (ECI) organises capacity building program on Electoral Technology
23, Jun 2019 | International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) (ECI) organized a five-day training program The program on Use of Technology in Elections for Election…
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35,000 KM Highways to be built by 2022
23, Jun 2019 | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc - GS3I
The government will build 35,000 km of highways, besides expressways, by 2022. Under the 'Bharatmala Project', construction or upgradation of about 35,000 kilometres of National…
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Bill Passed for 16% Maratha Quota in PG Course
23, Jun 2019 | Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning - GS2D
The Maharashtra Legislative Council cleared a bill to provide 16% reservation to the Maratha community students in post-graduate (PG) medical courses. This comes a day…
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Modi voted ‘World’s Most Powerful Leader 2019
23, Jun 2019 | India and its Neighbour
PM Narendra Modi was voted the 'World's Most Powerful Person 2019' in the reader's poll conducted by UK-based British Herald magazine. PM Modi received 30.9%…
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Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)
23, Jun 2019 | Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability - GS2N
Why in News? In a bid to curtail the rampant cloning and theft of mobile phones across the country, the Telecom Ministry is ready to…
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Asean Vows to Tackle Plastic Waste
23, Jun 2019 | National Conservation & Mitigation
It is learned that five countries viz; China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand dump more than half of the eight million tonnes of plastic waste…
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Government to extend foreign currency loans to Exporters
23, Jun 2019 | WTO, Industrial Economics
India is a net importer of commodities. This impacts India’s balance of payments, hence the country needs to strengthen its exports. In order to boost…
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NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES (NABCB)
22, Jun 2019 | Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies - GS2H
Why in News? The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), India’s national accreditation body, secured international equivalence for its accreditation programme for personnel certification…
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INDIA TO RAISE TERROR, FINANCIAL CRIMES AT G20 SUMMIT
22, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Theme “Human Centered Future Society” Issue to be taken up: Digital economy Artificial Intelligence Global Health Ageing Marine Plastic What is DFFT or Data Free…
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OPERATION BANDAR CODE
22, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Operation Bandar’ code name of Balakot strike Air Strike: 12 Mirages having taken off from multiple air bases crossed over into the Pakistani air space…
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GROWING HORNS’ WITH PHONE OVERUSE
22, Jun 2019 | Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
New research in biomechanics suggests that young people are developing hornlike spikes at the back of their skulls — bone spurs caused by the forward…
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INDIA’S FOREST COVER INCREASED
22, Jun 2019 | Physical Setting
Context: Forest cover of India increased by 2% State of Forests Report: Is a biennial publication of FSI, an organization under MoEFCC, GoI. ISFR 2017…
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SUMMER SOLSTICE
22, Jun 2019 | IAS Gatewayy
Summer Solstice 21 June is longest Day in Northern hemisphere of globe. In the northern hemisphere, summer solstice, or longest day of the year, takes…
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ILO ADOPTS #MeToo PACT AGAINST HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
22, Jun 2019 | Rights Issues
Context: The U.N. agency overseeing international labour standards adopted on Friday a new treaty against violence and harassment in the workplace, fueled by the women’s…
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TRIPLE TALAQ
22, Jun 2019 | Parliament
Context: Triple Talaq bill again introduced by NDA government in Lok Sabha. About: The Bill makes all declaration of talaq, including in written or electronic…
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ANTI DEFECTION LAW
22, Jun 2019 | Parliament
Context: 5 TDP members of Rajya Sabha defected in BJP party. About: The Anti-Defection law sought to prevent such political defections which may be due…
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REN21’S Renewable 2019 Global Status Report
19, Jun 2019 | National Conservation & Mitigation
Why in News? The REN21’s Renewable 2019 Global Status Report (GSR) was recently released. Global prospects of the Report: Renewables now supply around 26 per…
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Epistocracy
19, Jun 2019 | Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act - GS2F
Epistocracy is a system in which the votes of people who can prove their political knowledge count more than the votes of people who can’t.…
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Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
19, Jun 2019 | Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections - GS2K
Objective: With a view to Augment the Income of the Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs), the Government has launched a new Central Sector Scheme, namely,…
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National Company Law Tribunal
19, Jun 2019 | Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies - GS2H
The statutory body has constituted National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) under section 408 of the Companies Act, 2013 It is a quasi-judicial body in nature.…
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World Population Prospects 2019: UN
19, Jun 2019 | Food processing and related industries in India - GS3F
According to the World Population Prospects 2019, India Will Become the Most Populous Nation by 2027. The 2019 revision of the World Population Prospects is…
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Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) report by UN Organisations
19, Jun 2019 | National Conservation & Mitigation
Almost 2/3rd of the global population which stopped defecating openly between 2000 and 2017 has been from India. However there has been no growth in…
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Data Localisation
19, Jun 2019 | Taxes and Taxation
Context: RBI last year mandated companies to store their payments data "only in India" so that the regulator could have "unfettered supervisory access". The RBI…
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Libra Facebook Cryptocurrency
19, Jun 2019 | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning - GS3A
Context: Facebook has linked with 28 partners in a Geneva-based entity called the Libra Association, which will govern its new digital coin set to launch…
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Godavari Mangroves at Coringa Wildlife
19, Jun 2019 | Food processing and related industries in India - GS3F
Context: The government has begun the process to get UNESCO’s World Heritage Site status for Godavari Mangroves at Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, near Kakinada. Once the…
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Speaker
19, Jun 2019 | Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning - GS2D
Context: MP Om Birla named as choice for Speaker’s post. He is presiding officer of Lok sabha. He is the guardian of powers and privileges…
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Mendeleev and his Periodic Table of Elements
18, Jun 2019 | Science and Technology - developments - GS3K
The Modern Periodic Table: The periodic table is an arrangement of all the elements known to man in accordance with their increasing atomic number…
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SHADOW BANKING SYSTEM
18, Jun 2019 | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning - GS3A
A shadow banking system is the group of financial intermediaries facilitating the creation of credit across the global financial system but whose members are not…
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UN CONVENTION ON HATE SPEECH
18, Jun 2019 | United Nations Organisation
United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (the CERD) conducts discussion on “Hate Speech” in the context of the International Convention on…
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India’s First Dinosaur Museum-Cum- Park in Gujarat
18, Jun 2019 | Science and Technology - developments - GS3K
Why in News: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani inaugurated India's first Dinosaur-Museum-cum-Park in Balasinor city in the Mahisagar district. Highlights: It is set…
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BT BRINJAL
18, Jun 2019 | Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies - GS3E
Bacillus Thuringiensis Brinjal, popularly known as Bt brinjal is a type of Genetically Modified crop. Bt brinjal, a genetically modified strain created by inserting Cry…
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NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (NHRC)
18, Jun 2019 | Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies - GS2H
It is a Statutory Body the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established on 12 October, 1993. It is in conformity with the…
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FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY
18, Jun 2019 | Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
Context: World Food India 2019 will be the biggest gathering of all global and domestic stakeholders in Food Processing Sector. World Food India: The government…
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BHARATMALA PROJECT
17, Jun 2019 | Investments, Investment models
Why in News? Bharatmala is a name given to road and highways project of Government of India. Highlights: The total investment for the Bharatmala plan…
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KIMBERLEY PROCESS
17, Jun 2019 | WTO, Industrial Economics
Why in News? Intersessional meeting of the Kimberley Process (KP) is being hosted by India in Mumbai. Highlights: India is currently the Chair of Kimberley…
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BIMAL JALAN COMMITTEE ON THE QUANTUM OF RESERVES
17, Jun 2019 | Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning - GS2D
Constituted on 26 December 2018, to decide upon the appropriate level of reserves the regulator should hold. This committee has been appointed in the backdrop…
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NATIONAL SMALL SAVINGS FUND
17, Jun 2019 | Investments, Investment models
It has been established under Public Account of India since 1st April 1999. It Comprises of Postal Deposits Savings Certificates and Kissan Vikas Patra Social…
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INDIAN ECONOMY
17, Jun 2019 | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning - GS3A
What are Debt Instruments? They are either paper or electronic obligations that allows the issuing party to raise funds by promising to repay the lender…
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G 20 NATIONS
17, Jun 2019 | International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
It is an international grouping that consists of central bank governors and government representatives of 19 countries and the EU. The nations consist of 90%…
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PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LEGISLATION
17, Jun 2019 | Judiciary
Context: Supreme Court expressed its growing concern over the award of tenders being challenged in writ proceedings almost as a matter of routine. Why: Need…
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INDRAYANI RIVER
17, Jun 2019 | Rivers
UPSC Questions Related to rivers -cultural place associated, historic place associated, tributaries, National parks, wild Sanctuary, Biosphere. UPSC Question on Rivers- Chandrabhaga 2019, Cauvery 2019, …
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LEADER OF OPPOSITION
17, Jun 2019 | Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning - GS2D
Context: Like 2014 leader of opposition no political party is qualifying that mark of 55 MPs in Lok Sabha to get Leader of opposition. UPSC…
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NEW SPECIES IN EASTERN HIMALAYA- BALSAMS OR JEWELWEEDS.
16, Jun 2019 | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation - GS3M
Context-23 new species from the eastern Himalayas of a group of plants commonly known as Balsams or jewelweeds UPSC mainly asks question regarding new species…
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LABOUR ISSUES
16, Jun 2019 | Rights Issues
Indian Staffing Federation has asked the government to completely scrap the archaic labor laws. ISF is an apex body of staffing or the outsourcing industry.…
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INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY
16, Jun 2019 | WTO, Industrial Economics
India imposed tariffs on 29 goods from the U.S from June 16. This is a retaliatory measure taken by India against the U.S imposing tariffs…
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CHINA – PHILLIPINES CONFLICT IN S. CHINA SEA
16, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Issue: South China Sea is a significant area in the Pacific Ocean. It is the major trade route connecting South East Asia to the Pacific…
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IRAN – US NUCLEAR ISSUE
16, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Context: U.S withdrawn from JCPOA after Donald Trump had become the President of the country. What is JCPOA? Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is an…
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ESSENTIAL SERVICES MAINTENANCE ACT (ESMA)
16, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Context: Doctors Strike in West Bengal regarding assault on doctors by public. Esma is Central law. ESMA enables the Government to ban strikes and demand…
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BIO TECHNOLOGY
13, Jun 2019 | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology - GS3L
7.1 INTRODUCTION It involves development of certain special life forms & systems that help in obtaining maximum benefits not only for mankind but also for…
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TRAFFIC INDEX 2018
10, Jun 2019 | GS-I
Why in News? A recent study has ranked Mumbai as the most traffic-congested city in the world for the second straight year, and Delhi at…
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RAIN DEFICIT AND WATER STRESS
08, Jun 2019 | National Conservation & Mitigation
Why in News: Reportedly, nearly 40% of the country is facing an acute paucity of pre-monsoon rain, causing severe water distress in scorching heat. Background:…
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SOUTH ASIA IS TOP PRIORITY: JAISHANKAR
08, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Building connectivity in the South Asian region and coordinating economic issues will be top priorities of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA),…
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SUDAN CRISIS
08, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: Sudan is in the midst of a political crisis after security forces opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in the capital, Khartoum. Background:…
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HOME MINISTRY WARNS NGOS
08, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: The Home Ministry has warned of taking penal action against NGOs which change office bearers without taking its approval. Background: / More…
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DRAFT NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY MOOTS ALL-INDIA ENTRANCE TESTS FOR UG COURSES
08, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Admission to undergraduate courses in all government-funded universities and colleges will soon be through all-India entrance tests, if the draft National Education…
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NGT stays linkage of Godavari, Krishna and Penna
01, Jun 2019 | National Conservation & Mitigation
Why in News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an order staying the Andhra Pradesh Government’s scheme to link Godavari Krishna and Penna Rivers…
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Jal Shakti’ Ministry to deal with integrated water issues
01, Jun 2019 | Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive - GS2E
Why in News: A new ‘Jal Shakti’ Ministry, in which the erstwhile Ministries of Water Resources and Drinking Water and Sanitation will be merged, has…
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NGT Raps states for not curbing pollution in Ganga
01, Jun 2019 | Disaster Manage Unit
Why in news The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 25 lakh each on the States of Bihar, Jharkhand and West…
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India to lose preferential trade terms with U.S.
01, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in news India will lose access to preferential trade terms with the U.S. under the latter’s Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) programme. Details: Trump…
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Saudi Arabia is sowing division’
01, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: Tehran accused Riyadh of “sowing division” in the region to Israel’s advantage, after the Kingdom hosted summits of Gulf and Arab leaders…
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U.S. to hit Mexico with tariffs over migration
01, Jun 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in news Washington will impose a 5% tariff on all goods from Mexico — increasing to as much as 25% — until “illegal migrants”…
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Philippines returns trash to Canada
01, Jun 2019 | Pollution & Waste Management
Why in news Tonnes of garbage sent to the Philippines years ago was shipped back to Canada after a festering diplomatic row. Details: Asian nations…
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E-Cigarettes Pose Public Health Risk, Says ICMR
01, Jun 2019 | Science and Technology - developments - GS3K
Why in News: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has warned of a potential public health disaster if action was not taken to completely…
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NO SHORTAGE OF POLIO VACCINE
19, May 2019 | Biotechnology
Why in News: No shortage of polio vaccine for routine immunisation says Health ministry. Background: The issue came after reports of anticipated shortage following the…
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EXTERNAL WOES: ON INDIA’S FOREIGN TRADE
18, May 2019 | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning - GS3A
Why in News: The estimates for foreign trade showed a sharp slowdown in merchandise export growth in April, 2019 to 0.64% from a year earlier.…
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AIR INDIA ARM’S PRIVATISATION HITS A BUMP
18, May 2019 | Investments, Investment models
why in news: The government’s effort to privatise Air India Air Transport Services Ltd., Air India’s ground handling arm, has run into a stone wall,…
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MASALA BONDS LISTED AT LSE
18, May 2019 | Investments, Investment models
Why in News: Kerala becomes first sub-sovereign entity in country to access global market Background: / Kerala masala bonds: The State has turned out to…
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TAIWAN LEGALIZES SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IN HISTORIC FIRST FOR ASIA
18, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Lawmakers in Taiwan have approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, a landmark decision that makes the self-ruled island the first place in…
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VARANASI HAS ONLY ONE AIR QUALITY MONITORING
18, May 2019 | Pollution & Waste Management
Why in News: Varanasi is being ranked as one among the top 3 most polluted cities in the world three years ago, a Right to…
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CHARTING A CLEAR COURSE IN THE INDO-PACIFIC
18, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: Indo-Pacific has been gaining traction in Indian policy and has achieved operational clarity after the Indian vision was presented by Prime Minister…
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TRUMP COULD MEET XI ON SIDELINES OF G20 MEET
13, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping could meet on the sidelines of the G20 summit to hash out their differences on…
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DEAL IN DANGER: ON IRAN AND NUCLEAR DEAL
13, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: Iran’s decision to reduce its commitments under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which sought to curtail its nuclear capabilities, is…
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NOTICE TO CENTRE ON BT BRINJAL
13, May 2019 | Biotechnology
Why in News: Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan has sent a legal notice to Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan asking for a freeze on all genetically…
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ASSAM PRODUCES AN ORCHID LINK TO THE ORIENT
13, May 2019 | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation - GS3M
Why in News: A discovery in Assam has given India one of its smallest orchids in terms of size and duration of bloom to be…
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SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY: ON SC/ST GOVERNMENT STAFF
13, May 2019 | Government policies and interventions for development - GS2I
why in news: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the validity of a new Karnataka law granting reservation in promotions to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled…
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IMF TO LOAN FOR PAKISTAN
13, May 2019 | International Organizations
why in news: Pakistan will get loan of $6 billion for 3 years-IMF. Background: / How strained is Pakistan's economy? Pakistan’s economy has been ruined…
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ODISHA SET TO INTROSPECT POST-DISASTER COMMUNICATION
13, May 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News: The State control room was not able to establish regular communication (telephone, FAX, HAM radio and VHF) with the district headquarters, resulting…
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Cyclone Fani’s Fury Creates Four New Mouths in Odisha’s Chilika Lake
11, May 2019 | Environmental impact assessment
Why in News: The extremely severe cyclone, Fani, has created four new mouths in Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lake, connecting to Bay of…
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A fraught moment: U.S.-China Trade War
11, May 2019 | Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy - GS3H
Why in News: The U.S. and China need to take sustained steps to de-escalate tensions over tariffs Details: The U.S.-China trade war has flared up…
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For A Full Bench: On Recommendations For Judicial Appointments
11, May 2019 | Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive - GS2E
Why in News: The government and the Supreme Court collegiums disagree on recommendations for judicial appointments. Details: The latest concerns Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice…
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India Facing Critical Shortage Of Healthcare Providers: Who
11, May 2019 | Science and Technology - developments - GS3K
Why in News: Despite the health sector employing five million workers in India it continues to have low density of health professionals. Details: It is…
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Karnataka Law On Sc/St Promotion Quota Upheld
11, May 2019 | Space Technology
Why in News: Jeff Bezos, who heads both Amazon and space company Blue Origin, unveiled a lunar lander and it would be used to transport…
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Karnataka law on Sc/St Promotion Quota upheld
11, May 2019 | Judiciary
why in news: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of a 2018 Karnataka law, granting reservation in promotion and consequential seniority to the Scheduled…
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Trump Raises Tariffs On Chinese Goods
11, May 2019 | WTO, Industrial Economics
why in news: The Trump administration raised import taxes on $200 billion of Chinese imports from 10% to 25%. Background: / China’s Dominance: China joined…
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Judicial Appointment Contraversy
11, May 2019 | Judiciary
Why in News: Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, recommended the names of two judges to the court and rejected…
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Chandrayan -2 to Be Launched in July
11, May 2019 | Space Technology
Why in News: Chandrayan-2, a fully indigenous mission to be launched during mid of July with 14 Indian payloads Background: In October 2008, the space…
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N. Korea fires missiles as U.S. envoy visits Seoul
10, May 2019 | International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in news North Korea fired two short-range missiles, the South’s military said, less than a week after its leader, Kim Jong-un, oversaw the test-firing…
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Loud and clear: on India-U.S. discord on market access
10, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in news New Delhi must snap out of its denial on the discord with the U.S. on market access Details: U.S. Commerce…
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Assam NRC: Supreme Court frowns on foreigners’ tribunals plan
10, May 2019 | Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections - GS2K
Why in news The Supreme Court questioned a proposal by the Assam government to quickly throw open 1,000 foreigners’ tribunals all over the northeastern State…
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Long wait for power in Odisha after Cyclone Fani snaps transmission lines
10, May 2019 | Disaster Manage Unit
Why in news: Hot and humid weather has compounded the woes of the cyclone-affected people in Odisha, with the government facing a gigantic task…
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Europe rejects Iran’s ‘ultimatum’ but stands by nuclear agreement
10, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in news: European powers denounced Iran’s threat to resume nuclear work but vowed to save a landmark deal with Tehran despite U.S. pressure.…
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Barn owls to fight Rodents in Lakshadweep
10, May 2019 | IAS Gatewayy
Why in news: The Union Territory of Lakshadweep have ‘recruited’ three pairs of barn owls from Kerala to fight against the rodents. Details: The owls…
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Endless war: on U.S. putting pressure on Taliban
10, May 2019 | Linkages between development and spread of extremism - GS3O
Why in news: Afghanistan’s Loya Jirga, a grand assembly of senior politicians and tribal and religious leaders had a four-day meeting, for a ceasefire…
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BELLANDUR LAKE IS DRYING UP
09, May 2019 | Pollution & Waste Management
Why in News: Bellandur Lake, the city’s most polluted waterbody, is drying up. In the past few days, the water level has reduced with the…
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U.S. THREATENS TO IMPOSE MORE SANCTIONS ON IRAN
09, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: USA advises European countries against doing business with Tehran; Russia, China reiterate opposition to punitive steps Details: The U.S. threatened to impose…
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TAKING TENSIONS SERIOUSLY: INDIA AND THE U.S.
09, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: A true strategic partnership remains elusive between India and the U.S. Details: The U.S.’s decision to not extend Iran sanctions waivers, including…
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CIRCLE OF LIFE: ON ECONOMIC GROWTH FACTORING ECOSYSTEM
09, May 2019 | Ecology Eco System
Why in News: Biodiversity assessments must be factored into all economic activity Details: The overwhelming message from the global assessment report of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy…
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ASI IDENTIFIES INDIAN ARTEFACTS SEIZED FROM SMUGGLER
09, May 2019 | GS1A-Indian culture will cover the salientaspects of Art Forms
Why in News: From idols dating back to the Gupta period (5th-6th Century AD) to terracotta objects of the Harappan culture, a range of Indian…
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KOLAM TRIBE
09, May 2019 | Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections - GS2K
Why in News: Four children belonging to the aboriginal Kolam tribe from Narnoor mandal in Adilabad district died after food poisoning Details Kolam are a …
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IRAN SAYS IT WILL NOT HONOUR NUCLEAR CURBS
09, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News Iran said it had stopped respecting limits on its nuclear activities agreed under a 2015 deal with major powers Details: The announcement…
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IRAN TO REDUCE COMMITMENTS TO NUCLEAR DEAL
08, May 2019 | International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News: Iran is expected to announce plans to scale back compliance with a landmark nuclear deal on the anniversary of the United States…
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B2B TECH START-UPS TREBLE IN 5 YEARS: STUDY
08, May 2019 | Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability - GS2N
Why in News: Business-to-business (B2B) technology start-ups have more than trebled in the last five years driven by the spurt in the need for digital…
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INDIA HAS OVERLY RESTRICTIVE MARKET BARRIERS
08, May 2019 | Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy - GS3H
Why in News: U.S. is India’s largest export destination, India is only the 13th largest for the U.S. due to “overly restrictive market access barriers.Tariff…
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BELT AND ROAD 2.0
08, May 2019 | India and China
Why in News: With the second Belt and Road Forum, a paradox is now apparent at the heart of the initiative. Details: Six years after…
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A FILM ON LIFE AND TIMES OF SHEIKH MUJIBUR RAHMAN
08, May 2019 | Modern History
Why in News: State broadcaster Prasar Bharati will be co-producing a feature film directed by Shyam Benegal on the life of the founding father of…
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SC TURNS DOWN OPPOSITION PLEA FOR INCREASED VVPAT VERIFICATION
08, May 2019 | Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability - GS2N
Why in News: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea by 21 Opposition parties to review its judgment rejecting 50% random physical verification of…
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ODISHA’S WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES RAVAGED BY FANI
08, May 2019 | Disaster Management
Why in News: Severe Cyclone Fani rendered not only several thousand people homeless as it tore along India’s east coast, but also dealt a body…
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CJI SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASE: HAVE A RIGHT TO COPY OF BOBDE PANEL REPORT, SAYS COMPLAINANT
08, May 2019 | Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections - GS2K
Why in News: The former apex court staffer wrote to the in-house panel, which found “no substance” in her sexual harassment allegations against the CJI.…
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NOT KEEPING RECORD OF PRE-NATAL TESTS IS CRIMINAL: SC
04, May 2019 | Science and Technology - developments - GS3K
Why in News The Supreme Court upheld provisions in the anti-pre-natal sex determination law which ‘criminalises’ non-maintenance of medical records by obstetricians and gynaecologists and…
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CBI SEARCHING FOR EVIDENCE ON ELEVEN ‘MURDERED’ GIRLS
04, May 2019 | Investment models - GS3J
Why in News The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is searching for evidence related to the 11 girls believed to have been murdered in shelter…
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SEVERE CYCLONE FANI HITS PURI
04, May 2019 | Disaster and disaster management - GS3N
Why in News The extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani barrelled into the Odisha coast, unleashing torrential rain and winds gusting up to 175 kmph, killing…
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ONLY 10 OF 100 SEWAGE PROJECTS ON GANGA HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
04, May 2019 | Pollution & Waste Management
Why in News: Only 10 of the 100 sewage infrastructure projects commissioned after 2015 have been finished under the Namami Gange mission, according to records.…
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GST BUOYANCY
04, May 2019 | Taxes and Taxation
Why in News GST collections hit a record high, the next step should be to simplify the tax regime Details: The GST inflows of ₹1,13,865…
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OUTER CLARITY: ON ‘WEAPONISATION’ OF OUTER SPACE
05, Apr 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successful launch of the PSLV-C45 rocket that placed 29 satellites in three different orbits appears that…
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RBI to Inject Rs. 37,500 Cr through OMO in FEB
30, Jan 2019 | Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy - GS3H
In News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that it will inject Rs. 37,500 crores into the system through purchase of government securities in…
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NASA’S Probe Discovers a New Planet
09, Jan 2019 | Space Technology
Context: NASA’s latest planet-hunting probe has discovered a new world outside our solar system, orbiting a dwarf star 53 light years away. Details: This is…
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Study Materials
09, Oct 2018 | Mains
[su_accordion] [su_spoiler title="GS - 1" open="yes" style="default" icon="plus" anchor="" class=""] Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society. Indian culture will…
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Syllabus
09, Oct 2018 | Mains
Qualifying Papers on Indian Languages and English The aim of the paper is to test the candidates’ ability to read and understand serious discursive prose,…
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