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February Current affairs

SATAT SCHEME
28, Feb 2019 | Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Why in News? SATAT is an initiative aimed at providing a Sustainable…
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INDIA’S FIRST INDIGENOUS SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS FOR 4G/LTE AND 5G NR MODEMS
28, Feb 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Indigenization of technology & developing new technology Why in News? A Bengaluru based company SIGNALCHIP has fabricated high performance…
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GOVT. CUTS FY19 GROWTH ESTIMATE TO 7%
28, Feb 2019 | Miscellaneous
In News: The government revised downwards its estimate for GDP growth in the 2018-19 financial year to 7% from the 7.2% estimated in the first…
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GOVT. DETECTS GST EVASION
28, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: The government has detected Rs. 20,000 crore worth GST evasion so far, this fiscal. Explained: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs said…
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CENTRE BRINGS 42 NON-SCHEDULED CANCER DRUGS UNDER PRICE CONTROL
28, Feb 2019 | Service Sector
In News: The government said it had brought 42 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs under price control, capping trade margin at 30%, which would reduce their retail…
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28, Feb 2019 | International Happenings
In News China and Russia agreed for a closer policy coordination to eradicate the breeding grounds of terrorism which is a significant gain for India…
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UNION CABINET APPROVES SOFTWARE PRODUCT POLICY
28, Feb 2019 | Parliament
In News: The Union Cabinet approved the National Policy on Software Products 2019, which would help in formulating schemes, projects and measures to develop the…
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CABINET OKAYS NATIONAL MINERAL POLICY 2019
28, Feb 2019 | Parliament
In News: The Cabinet approved National Mineral Policy 2019. Explained: It will lead to sustainable mining sector development future, while addressing the issues of project…
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Shreyas program
28, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Human Resources Development has launched the Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS) for providing industry…
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Yuva Sahakar Scheme
28, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) launched ‘Yuva Sahakar’scheme. Highlights: To attract youth to cooperative business ventures. It has created a dedicated fund…
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RBI Takes 3 Banks off Prompt corrective Action Framework
27, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: Three more banks — Allahabad Bank and Corporation Bank, from the public sector, and Dhanlaxmi Bank from the private sector — are now…
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Fiscal Deficit in January at 12
27, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: According to official data, Fiscal deficit widened in January to Rs. 7.7 lakh crore, or 121.5% of the Budget Estimates for the full…
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Organised retail in India may Double by 2021
27, Feb 2019 | Service Sector
In News: According to a latest joint report by Deloitte and the Retailers Association of India (RAI), Strong macroeconomic factors coupled with robust demographics and…
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IAF on Pakistan
27, Feb 2019 | International Happenings
Indian Air Force had carried out a strike inside Pakistan, targeting a Jaish-e-Mohammad training camp. About: 12 Mirage 2000 jets took part in the operation…
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Qrsam Missile
27, Feb 2019 | Defence Technology
India on Tuesday successfully test fired the short-range Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) from a test range along the coast of Odisha. About: Developed by…
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INDIA’S COMMUNICATION SATELLITE GSAT-31 LAUNCHED SUCCESSFULLY
27, Feb 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics etc. Why in News? India’s latest communication satellite, GSAT-31 was…
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War Memorial
26, Feb 2019 | Schemes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated a new National War Memorial, situated in the India Gate complex in New Delhi, to the nation. About: PM lit…
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Western Powers on Pulwama Attack
26, Feb 2019 | Schemes
The European Union (EU) and Germany have asked Pakistan to act on terror in a call made by Pakistani foreign minister to EU's and Germany…
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Two Crore jobs created in 16 Months to December 2018
26, Feb 2019 | Miscellaneous
In News: According to the payroll data of the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), nearly two crore jobs were created in 16 months to December…
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Banks may set Repo Rate as Benchmark
26, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: Most commercial banks in India are likely to select RBI’s repo rate as the external benchmark to decide their lending rates, from April…
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Parliamentary Panel on Twitter
26, Feb 2019 | Parliament
A parliamentary panel asked Twitter to engage more actively with the Election Commission and respond to fake news and inflammatory posts in "real time" as…
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SUPER-EFFICIENT AIR CONDITIONING PROGRAMME LAUNCHED BY EESL
26, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Development - Energy Why in News? Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of four National Public Sector Enterprises under…
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STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVES
26, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? In a boost to energy security of the country, PM recently…
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NPS – PFRDA
25, Feb 2019 | Miscellaneous
In News: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is working on a minimum assured return scheme (MARS) for subscribers of the National Pension System…
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GST cut may boost Realty demand
25, Feb 2019 | Service Sector
In News: The 33rd reconvened meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council cut the tax rate for under-construction housing to 5 per cent…
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India Push UN
25, Feb 2019 | Initiatives of regional and un Organizations
Diplomats in Delhi and New York have begun negotiations on a new proposal to place JeM chief Masood Azhar on the ban list operated by…
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Aerial Surveillance System
25, Feb 2019 | Internal Security
The hyper spectral imagery programme, a first for the country, seeks to locate and identify suspicious movements and is expected to be operational in the…
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An Ordinance to Clamps down on Un regulated Deposits
25, Feb 2019 | Parliament
In News: In a bid to clamp down on Ponzi and fake deposit schemes, the government has, through an ordinance, banned unregulated deposit schemes. Explained:…
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DNA Forensics for wildlife Crime
25, Feb 2019 | Miscellaneous
With investigating agencies facing increased challenges of collecting evidence to ensure convictions in wildlife crimes, DNA forensics are providing a major headway. About Details of…
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HIGHLIGHTS OF INTERIM BUDGET 2019-2020
25, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The key highlights of the Interim Budget 2019-20 presented by the Union Minister for Finance. Farmers: 12 crore small…
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Air Passenger Traffic to Grow over Fourfold
24, Feb 2019 | Miscellaneous
In News: According to an industry forecast by aviation consultancy Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), various airlines in the country are likely to see…
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India to Reduce Dependence on Imports of API
24, Feb 2019 | Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: India is taking several steps to reduce its dependence on imports of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), a commonly used raw material for drugs,…
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India in OIC
24, Feb 2019 | Initiatives of regional and un Organizations
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will attend the foreign ministers’ meeting to be held in Abu Dhabi, on March 1-2, at the invitation of the…
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Survey on Women Issue
24, Feb 2019 | Social issues
When women exercise their ballot, they are most likely to vote for a leader who makes battling crimes against women a priority, according to a…
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Report on Ganga Basin
24, Feb 2019 | Ecology Eco System
An assessment commissioned by the World Bank which submitted to the Central Water Commission found that Ganga river basin could see crop failures rise three-fold…
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20% LIMIT ON INVESTMENTS BY FPIS IN CORPORATE BONDS LIFTED BY RBI
24, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn the earlier order which stipulated a 20% limit on investments by…
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INDIA’S FIRST INDIGENOUS SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS FOR 4G/LTE AND 5G NR MODEMS
23, Feb 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Indigenization of technology & developing new technology Why in News? A Bengaluru based company SIGNALCHIP has fabricated high performance…
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BIO-ATF
23, Feb 2019 | Miscellaneous
The Dehradun-based Indian Institute of Petroleum has successfully finished a pilot test to convert used cooking oil into bio-aviation turbine fuel (Bio-ATF), which can be…
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RBI Bundles NBFCS into One Category
23, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: To provide greater operational flexibility to non-banking lenders, the Reserve Bank created a single category for them by bundling their present three-tier structure.…
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FPI’S Invest Rs. 6,311 Crores in Markets
23, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: Foreign investors pumped in Rs. 6,311 crores into the Indian capital markets, the highest inflow in a single day this month so far,…
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FATF on Pakistan
23, Feb 2019 | International Happenings
The international watchdog against money laundering and financing of terrorism, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has put Pakistan on a list of “jurisdictions with…
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India to have own DNS for safe Browsing
23, Feb 2019 | Internal Security
In News: The government will soon roll out a public Domain Name Server, or DNS, for India aimed at providing a faster and more secure…
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PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF MAITHILI LANGUAGE AND ITS SCRIPTS
23, Feb 2019 | Indian Society
GS 1: Art and Culture Why in News? The Ministry of Human Resource Development constituted a Committee in the year 2018 for making a report…
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CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF INDIAN BANKING
23, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? NITI Aayog co-hosted a conference on “The Future of Indian Banking” with the Foundation for Economic Growth and Welfare…
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E-COCOON APP
23, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure Why in News? A mobile application e-cocoon was launched for quality certification in silkworm seed sector. Highlights: It will help…
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BHARATNET can Monetise fibre Assets
22, Feb 2019 | Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
In News: Digital Communications Commission (DCC), the highest decision-making body for the telecom sector, has given an in-principle approval to monetise 2.5 lakh km of…
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EFFO Proposes hike in interest rate to 8
22, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: Provident Fund deposits will now earn more, with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recommending a hike in interest rates to 8.65% for…
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AFSPA – Assam Rifles
22, Feb 2019 | Internal Security
Assam Rifles personnel have been empowered by the central government to arrest anyone and search a place without a warrant in north-eastern states of Assam,…
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SC on the Forest Rights Act
22, Feb 2019 | Judiciary
Supreme Court ordered state governments to evict over 10 lakh forest-dwelling families whose claims over forestland have been rejected, a direction that will hurt some…
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BRAHMOS
22, Feb 2019 | Defence Technology
A sleeker, more lethal version of the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos is under development and the prototype should be ready for testing in about three…
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CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS(CPS)
22, Feb 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, bio-technology Why in News? The cabinet approved the launching…
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WORKSHOP FOR VICTIMS OF COMMUNAL VIOLENCE
22, Feb 2019 | Indian Society
GS 1: Indian Society Why in News? The National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) is organizing a special workshop for 42 Youth in the age…
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NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY WEEK
22, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources Why in News? National Productivity Council (NPC) is celebrating its 61st Foundation Day on…
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KEY MISSIONS LAUNCHED ON FOUNDATION DAY OF DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
21, Feb 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Indigenization of technology & developing new technology Why in News? Department of Biotechnology in the Ministry of Science and…
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106 COASTAL SITES PICKED FOR CONSERVATION
21, Feb 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? The Centre has identified over 100 coastal and marine sites…
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Centre to Setup Umbrella SPV to Fund Metro Projects
21, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: The Central government is setting up a fully-owned Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to house all its equity and debt investments in metro rail…
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Centre Clears Rs. 48, 239 Cr. Recapitalisation Package for PSB’s
21, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: The government has approved the disbursal of a recapitalization package of Rs. 48,239 crores for 12 public sector banks. Explained: The government will…
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April – Dec. FDI Falls 7% to $33.49 Billion
21, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: According to Commerce and Industry Ministry data, Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India contracted by 7% to $33.49 billion during April-December in the…
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Indelible Ink for Election
21, Feb 2019 | Rights Issues
The Delhi-based National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the creator of indelible ink, has a new concoction that, when applied on the finger, doesn’t leave a trace…
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Tejas – FOC
21, Feb 2019 | Defence Technology
More than three-and-half decades after the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) or Tejas was conceived, the programme got a shot in the arm as it was…
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AERO India – 2019
21, Feb 2019 | Defence Technology
Asia's biggest air show Aero India-2019 will open Yelahanka air force station in Bengaluru, showcasing aerospace majors and their technologies and products, which include helicopters,…
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Labour Bureau Files Mudra Job Report
20, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Labour Bureau has completed its survey on employment generated by the MUDRA loan scheme, giving the Centre a potential data tool…
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Chartering Under Revised Guidelines – Ships Built In India To Get Priority
20, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The government has revised guidelines for chartering of ships by providing the right-of- first-refusal to ships built within the country, a move…
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Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)
20, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? For the overall empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangajan), a “Regional Conference on Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS”) is being organized by…
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CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION OF MIGRATORY SPECIES OF WILD ANIMALS (CMS)
20, Feb 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS3: Environment | Conservation Why in News? The 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals…
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NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL
20, Feb 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? All radioactive waste facilities are designed with numerous layers of protection…
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TAGORE AWARD FOR CULTURAL HARMONY
20, Feb 2019 | Indian Society
GS 1: Art and Culture Why in News? The President of India will present the Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony to Shri Rajkumar Singhajit Singh;…
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20th Bharat Rang Mahotsav
20, Feb 2019 | Indian Society
GS 1: Art and Culture Why in news? The Minister of State for Culture (I/C), Govt. of India, inaugurated the 21-day-long nationwide theatre spectacle at…
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GEMS AND JEWELLERY DOMESTIC COUNCIL
20, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? An Ad-hoc National Committee of Domestic Council for Gems and Jewellery consisting 14 Members representing various associations of Gems…
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Women’s Livelihood Bond
20, Feb 2019 | Miscellaneous
In News: World Bank, UN Women, and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have joined hands to launch a new social impact bonds exclusively…
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Island Development Project
20, Feb 2019 | Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Seven islands in the Andamans and Lakshadweep have been identified for seaplane operations while private sector participation has been invited for tourism-based projects in the…
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Cabinet Approves Phase II of Rooftop Solar Programme
20, Feb 2019 | Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
In News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved Phase-II of the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme that aims to achieve a cumulative capacity of…
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PONZI Schemes Ordinance
20, Feb 2019 | Banking
The Union Cabinet Tuesday approved promulgating an ordinance with regard to the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill to protect gullible investors from Ponzi schemes.…
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Angel Tax Relief
20, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: The Government has widened the definition of startups to partly address angel tax woes by increasing the time period for such ventures to…
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LEAST AVAILABLE DEPTH INFORMATION SYSTEM (LADIS) PORTAL
20, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in News? Moving a step ahead towards ensuring optimum use of National…
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Emergency Response Support System
20, Feb 2019 | Miscellaneous
Top of Form The Union Home Minister and Minister for Women and Child Development jointly launched the Women Safety initiative of Emergency Response Support System…
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Study Magnitude of Substance use in India
20, Feb 2019 | Healthy Related Invention
An estimated 16 crore Indians in the age group of 10-75 are consumers of alcohol and around 4.6 lakh children are addicted to inhalant drugs.…
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SOUTH COAST RAILWAY (SCOR)
20, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in News? As per item 8 of Schedule 13 (Infrastructure) of the…
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Ayushman Bharat Will Not Cover Cataract Ops, Dialysis And Normal Deliveries
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The National Health Authority (NHA) is planning to remove procedures covered under existing national programmes from the list of packages approved for…
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National e-Governance Awards, 2019
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? With a view to recognize and promote Excellence in the implementation of e-Governance initiatives, the Government of India presents National Awards on…
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4th Global Digital Health Partnership Summit
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the ‘4th Global Digital Health Partnership Summit’. Highlights: The global intergovernmental meeting on digital…
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SECOND APEX CONFERENCE OF CEOS OF SMART CITIES MISSION
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is organizing an Apex Conference on Smart Cities Project. The conference will deliberate on various…
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NASA CONCLUDES A 15-YEAR MARS MISSION OPPORTUNITY
19, Feb 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics etc. Why in News? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration…
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National War Memorial
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Prime Minister dedicates the National War Memorial to the nation in a solemn ceremonial function. National War Memorial: The National War…
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112 Helpline Under The ERSS Launched In 16 States And UTS
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The 112 helpline which was earlier launched in Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland was launched in 16 states and UTs by Union Home…
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Eco Circuit
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Union Minister for Tourism will be inaugurating the project ‘Development of Eco Circuit:Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady’ in Kerala under…
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Pmay (U) Mobile Application
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched PMAY (U) Mobile App. Highlights: The App will allow beneficiaries to capture and upload…
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Fixing National Minimum Wage
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Expert Committee Submits its Report on Determining Methodology for Fixing National Minimum Wage. Highlights: There have been several developments since the norms…
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Kulbhushan Jadhav Case
19, Feb 2019 | Bi-Lateral Relations
The first day of oral arguments in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague concluded. About: India accused Pakistan…
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Labour Bureau Files Mudra Job Report
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Labour Bureau has completed its survey on employment generated by the MUDRA loan scheme, giving the Centre a potential data tool…
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RBI to Transfer Rs. 28,000 Crore Interim Surplus to Government
19, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: The board of Reserve Bank of India decided to transfer an interim surplus (dividend) of Rs. 28,000 crores to the government. Explained: Inclusive…
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Ministry Revises Rules for Chartering of Ships
19, Feb 2019 | Service Sector
In News: To Incentivise ship-building activity in the country, the Ministry of Shipping has revised its guidelines for chartering of ships by providing Right of…
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Cement Industry is happy as MFN status to Pakistan Withdrawn
19, Feb 2019 | Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: Cement manufacturers are happy after India decided to withdraw most favoured nation (MFN) status to Pakistan and also slap 200% duty on imports…
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Farm SOP will be hard to implement
19, Feb 2019 | Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, announced in the Budget earlier this month, aims to give Rs. 6,000 a year to 12 crore farmer…
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The Lowdown on National Security Act
19, Feb 2019 | Parliament
The NSA empowers the Centre or a State government to detain a person to prevent him from acting in any manner prejudicial to national security.…
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Pm-Kisan Scheme
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? PM to launch PM-KISAN scheme from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM KISAN): The Pradhan Mantri Kisan…
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The Last of the Elusive Pangolins
19, Feb 2019 | Defence Technology
Obsession for its supposedly medicinal scales in China is believed to have made the ant-eating Chinese Pangolin, one of two species found in South Asia,…
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DRDO Looking for Partnership
19, Feb 2019 | Defence Technology
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is looking for potential partners to co-develop an engine for its planned Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and…
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Operation Digital Board
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of HRD launched Operation Digital Board to leverage technology in order to boost quality education in the country. Operation Digital…
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Hope Portal
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations (NABH) has revamped Entry-Level Certification Process of hospitals to make it simpler, digital, faster…
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Development And Welfare Board For De-Notified, Nomadic And Semi-Nomadic Communities
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities. The Union Cabinet has given its approval for constitution of Development and…
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SECOND EDITION OF STATES’ RANKING ON STARTUP INITIATIVES
19, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Development and Employment Why in News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released second edition of…
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RBI TAKES 3 BANKS OFF PCA FRAMEWORK
19, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India has taken off Allahabad Bank and Corporation Bank, from the public sector, and Dhanlaxmi…
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2nd Edition of ISL Dictionary
19, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment launched the “2nd Edition of Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary” brought out by ‘Indian Sign…
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e-Aushadhi Portal
18, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Ministry of State (IC) for AYUSH, launched the e-AUSHADHI portal, for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related…
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Constitutional And Legislative Measures To Protect And Safeguard Land Rights Of Sts
18, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Scheduled Tribes (STs) have been the most marginalized, isolated and deprived population. To protect and safeguarding the land rights and other…
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Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up-gradation Scheme (CLCS-TUS)
18, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Cabinet approves continuation of Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up- gradation Scheme (CLCS-TUS) beyond 12th Plan for three years from 2017-18…
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RASHTRIYA KAMDHENU AAYOG
18, Feb 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS 3: Agriculture | Economics of animal-rearing Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for establishment of Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog for Conservation…
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Disinvestment Proceeds touch Rs. 53,558 Crore
18, Feb 2019 | Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: The government's disinvestment proceeds have touched Rs 53,558 crore so far in the current fiscal, as against the full year budget target of…
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DGTR to Revisit Anti-Dumping Rules
18, Feb 2019 | Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: Amid mounting complaints from the domestic steel industry after Chinese steel product imports surged 8 per cent in the 12 months to March…
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SELA PASS TUNNEL PROJECT
18, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
Why in News? In a key move aimed at improving all weather connectivity and enabling the swift movement of Indian troops to Arunachal Pradesh bordering…
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Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Scheme
18, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on February 19, 2019 approved the launch of ‘Kisan Urja…
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SATH-E Project
17, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital in Education (SATH-E) Project implemented by NITI Aayog. The SATH-E: An initiative in based on formal…
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National Policy For Domestic Workers (DRAFT)
17, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Central Government has not enacted any separate law to protect the interest of domestic workers. However, the Ministry of Labour &…
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Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2019
17, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The union government has introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Cinematograph Act and impose strict penalty to combat…
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2nd Edition Of Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan Launched
17, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News The Government of Gujarat has launched the second edition of the water conservation scheme- Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan. Sujalam Sufalam Jal…
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National Policy On Electronics 2019
17, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet on February 19, 2019 approved the National Policy on Electronics 2019 (NPE 2019), proposed by the Union Ministry of…
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Govt Issues Guidelines To Set Up Ev Charging Stations
17, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? In line with the 2030 deadline of 25 percent of vehicles in India to be all-electric, the government has issued new guidelines…
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Reconstitution Of Indian Council Of Historical Research (ICHR)
17, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Government has reconstituted the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi for a period of three years till 2022. Indian…
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Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Programme (CHYLP)
17, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in news? Information was given by Minister of State (independent charge) for Culture, in reply to an Unstarred Question in the Lok Sabha. CHYLP…
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National Conference On Unani Medicine
17, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in news? Two-day Conference on Unani Medicine for Public Health inaugurated. Organized by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) as a…
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Govt. Grants Divisional Status To Ladakh
17, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Jammu and Kashmir Governor has granted Ladakh a divisional status, thus creating three administrative units of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh in the…
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CATEGORISATION OF FARMERS
17, Feb 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS 3: Agriculture | Land reforms in India Why in News? As per the results (provisional) of latest Agriculture Census 2015-16, the operational holdings are…
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CATEGORISATION OF FARMERS
17, Feb 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS 3: Agriculture | Land reforms in India Why in News? As per the results (provisional) of latest Agriculture Census 2015-16, the operational holdings are…
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OPEN ACREAGE LICENSING POLICY (OALP)
17, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Prelims Level: Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) Why in News? The ministry of petroleum…
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National Survey On Extent And Pattern Of Substance Use In India
17, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? An addiction plague has steadily swallowed India a/c to a study conducted by the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) of the…
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Abolition Of Income-Tax Ombudsman And Indirect Tax Ombudsman
16, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by PM has approved the proposal for Abolition of Institution of Income-Tax Ombudsman and Indirect Tax Ombudsman. Highlights:…
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BHRINGRAJ PLANTS REMOVE LEAD FROM SOIL
16, Feb 2019 | IAS Gatewayy
GS3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in news? Researchers have identified a native roadside plant known as ‘Bhringraj’ that…
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WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANTS THREATS
16, Feb 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in news? The Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants that use solid waste as feedstock pose…
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US Canada move WTO Against India on ‘UNDER REPORTING’ of MSP for Five Pulses
16, Feb 2019 | Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
In News: The US and Canada on Friday said they have jointly approached the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against India for allegedly "under-reporting" market price…
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MEGA FOOD PARK AT MATHURA
16, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure Why in News? Union Minister for Food Processing Industries laid foundation stone for M/s Nandvan Mega Food Park Private Limited…
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ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR (AWG)
15, Feb 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 2: Governance | Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in News? A Navratna PSU…
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EXERCISE SAMPRITI-2019
15, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | India and its neighborhood relation Why in News? It is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour between India and Bangladesh and…
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Mera Aspataal Application
15, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Mera Aspataal Initiative was launched precisely to find a mechanism to gauze patient reaction to the services offered in the hospital…
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Management Of Ground Water
15, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? CGWB has been entrusted with the responsibilities of developing & disseminating technologies, monitoring national policies for the scientific and sustainable development and…
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National Conference Of Micro Missions Of National Police Mission
15, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The conference will discuss the issues of Skills and Competence at the grass-root level, Attitudinal Changes in Police, Gender Sensitization, harnessing technology…
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INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRES AUTHORITY BILL, 2019
15, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved establishment of a unified authority for regulating all financial services in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in…
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Jan Dhan Darshak App
15, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in news? Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance and National Informatics Centre (NIC) has jointly developed a mobile app called Jan Dhan…
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Draft National River Ganga Bill, 2018
15, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Draft of “The National River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Bill 2018” provides for the constitution of Ganga Protection Corps as an…
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PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI
15, Feb 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS 3: Agriculture | Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support price Why in News? To provide an assured income support…
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Wholesale Inflation Eases to 10- Month low of 2.76%
15, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: Wholesale Price Index (WPI) fell for the third consecutive month to 2.76% in January from 5.54% in October 2018, 4.47% in November, and…
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Low Velocity of Cash Circulation in large States Hints at Sluggish Economy
15, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: According to a report by the State Bank of India, While the currency in circulation has surpassed what it was in the pre-demonetisation…
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National Virtual Library Of India
15, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? National Virtual Library of India (NVLI) is a major project set up by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, under the…
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Forex Reserves Back at 400 Billion
14, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: Foreign exchange reserves crossed $400 billion for the first time in four months in the week ended February 1, 2019, according to data…
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USA to discuss trade and E-Commerce with India
14, Feb 2019 | Bi-Lateral Relations
In News: S. Ambassador to India will lead a delegation of officials to hold talks with Union Commerce Minister of India to resolve several sore…
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Govt Expenditure Audited by CAG
14, Feb 2019 | Parliament
In News: More than 50% of the expenditure under 36 major heads of the government’s spending in 2017-18 was classified as ‘other expenditure’ thereby “rendering…
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7 EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE (EHV) SUB-STATIONS AND 24 LOW TENSION (LT) SUB-STATIONS AT ITANAGAR
14, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for 7 Extra High…
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2ND PHASE OF RIVER INFORMATION SYSTEM BETWEEN FARAKKA- PATNA
14, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? The Union Minister of Water resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation,…
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AFGHANISTAN LAUNCHES NEW EXPORT ROUTE TO INDIA THROUGH IRAN
13, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 2:IR| Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? Afghanistan began exports to India through the Chabahar as the landlocked, war-torn nation…
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INDIA SUCCESSFULLY TEST-FIRES QUICK REACTION SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE
13, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? India has successfully test-fired two indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to- Air missiles (QRSAM) from a test range off…
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Bharat – 22 ETF Additional Sale
13, Feb 2019 | Miscellaneous
In News: The government will launch an additional offering of Bharat-22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) on February 14 to raise at least Rs 3,500 crore.…
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Retail Inflation cools further to 2.05% in January
13, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: Data released by the Central Statistics Office showed consumer price index or CPI-based inflation stood at 2.05% in January against the 18-month low…
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95% of Registered Realty Firms have No PAN
13, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: In an audit of assessments made by the Income Tax Department on the real estate sector, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) found…
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NATIONAL GAS GRID
13, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? Government has launched National Gas Grid gas pipeline project which aims…
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National Testing Agency Launched Mobile App
13, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? National Testing Agency launched Mobile App through which students can practice mock tests. Highlights: Through the app students can practice or take…
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Digitalisation Of Schools Across The Country
13, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Central Government has launched an Integrated Scheme for school education- Samagra Shiksha, which subsumes the three erstwhile Centrally Sponsored Schemes of…
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GAGANYAAN’S REVIEW PANEL
12, Feb 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics etc. Why in News? A national review committee on Gaganyaan…
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Wood snake, last seen in 1878, rediscovered by scientists
12, Feb 2019 | Bio Diversity
A species of wood snake that wasn’t seen for 140 years has resurfaced in a survey conducted by scientists in the Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary. The…
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220 KV SRINAGAR- ALUSTENG – DRASS- KARGIL – LEH TRANSMISSION LINE
12, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy Why in News? The Prime Minister dedicated the 220 kV Srinagar- Alusteng – Drass- Kargil – Leh Transmission System…
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DIPP rechristened to include internal trade
12, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in news? The government has notified changing the name of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) to the Department for Promotion of…
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Gem Start-up Runway and SWAYATT Initiative
12, Feb 2019 | Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? Launched on 19th February 2019, “StartUp Runway” is a unique concept initiated by GeM to promote entrepreneurship through innovation. This program is…
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ALL INDIA CITIZENS SURVEY OF POLICE SERVICES
12, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security | Various Security forces & agencies & their mandate Why in News? A globally accepted way to assess the impact or…
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Deposits in Jan Dhan Accounts Set to Cross Rs. 90,000 Crore
12, Feb 2019 | Schemes
In News: Total deposits in Jan Dhan accounts are set to cross Rs 90,000 crore with the government making the flagship financial inclusion programme more…
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Pension Scheme for Workers in Informal Sector
12, Feb 2019 | Schemes
In News: According to Labour Ministry notification, All unorganised sector workers up to 40 years of age can subscribe to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi…
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INDIA TO HAVE OWN DNS FOR SAFE BROWSING
12, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security - Cyber Security Why in News? The Government of India will soon roll out a public Domain Name Server, or DNS…
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Third Round of OALP
12, Feb 2019 | Miscellaneous
In News: Indian government offered 23 oil and gas and CBM blocks for bidding in the third round of Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OLAP), expecting…
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LABOUR MINISTRY NOTIFIES RULES TO ALLOW EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN IN MINES
12, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Development & Employment Why in News? The Central Government has exempted the women employed in any mine above ground and in…
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Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan Yojana
12, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan Yojana social security scheme announced in the budget. Scheme Highlights: It is a scheme for the unorganised sector…
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Kisan Credit Card/Crop Loans Processing And Service Charges Waiver
12, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in news? To provide direct benefit to farmers and ease the pressure on them, the Indian Banking Association today issued advisory guidelines requesting banks…
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30th National Road Safety Week
12, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is all set to launch the 30th National Road Safety Week, with a host of…
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INDIA SIGNS MOU WITH CANADIAN UNIVERSITY FOR RESEARCH ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
11, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral Why in News? Government of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of British Columbia (UBC),…
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National Testing Agency Launched Mobile App
11, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in News? National Testing Agency launched Mobile App through which students can practice mock tests. Highlights: Through the app students can practice or take…
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HOME MINISTRY PUTS ASSAM RIFLES NOTIFICATION ON HOLD
10, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? The Home Ministry has kept “in abeyance” its order that empowered the Assam Rifles, deployed along the Myanmar…
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RBI LIFTS CURBS ON THREE PSBS
09, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to allow three public sector banks — Bank of India, Bank…
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Will Try to Lift More banks from PCA: Finance Minister
09, Feb 2019 | Service Sector
In News: After Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted restrictions under prompt corrective action (PCA) on three public sector banks last week of January 2019,…
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GOM Favours GST cut on Houses under Construction
09, Feb 2019 | Service Sector
In News: A panel of State Ministers favored lowering GST on under-construction residential properties to 5%, from the 12% currently. Explained: The Group of Ministers,…
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SEOUL PEACE PRIZE
09, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | India & Bilateral relations Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Seoul Peace Prize in South Korea. Highlights: The…
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UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME (UBI)
08, Feb 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? Economic Survey for the year 2016-17 has an entire chapter dedicated to the discussion on Universal Basic Income (UBI).…
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INDUS WATERS TREATY 1960: PRESENT STATUS OF DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
08, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | India & its neighborhood- relations Why in News? The Indus system comprises of main Indus River, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and…
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INDIA AND ARGENTINA SIGN MOU FOR CO-OPERATION IN NUCLEAR ENERGY
08, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral Relations Why in News? During the visit of Argentine President Mauricio Macri, Argentina has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
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EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI- 2019
07, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? A mega exercise, EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI-2019 involving 140 fighter jets and attack helicopters, in a firepower demonstration was…
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GOVERNMENT LIBERALIZES THE E-VISA REGIME
07, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | India and its neighborhood- relations Why in News? Recently, government has made series of amendments in e-visa regime, liberalizing it further…
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RBI unlikely to transfer contingency fund to Govt.,
07, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to surrender to government’s demand of transferring funds that was set aside for contingency reserves…
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Cabinet approves unified regulator for IFSC’S
07, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: The Cabinet has approved the setting up of a unified authority that would regulate all the financial services in International Financial Services Centres…
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Board members’ fiduciary responsibility with RBI’
07, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: The fiduciary responsibility of the RBI’s board members lies with the central bank, RBI governor quoted. Explained: At present, the central bank has…
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HAM RADIO OPERATORS PUT THEIR HOBBY TO TEST
06, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Disaster Management Why in News? To help the public during natural calamities such as cyclonic storms members of the Amateur Radio Society of…
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Govt. Subsidy Spend on the rise Again
06, Feb 2019 | Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
In News: Rising LPG prices and higher subscribers have resulted in the government’s subsidy expenditure over the last two years reversing a declining trend established…
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USA’s Trade War with China is Good for India
06, Feb 2019 | International Happenings
In News: The trade war between the US and China is expected to boost the Indian economy with a rise of 3.5 per cent in…
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Almost All states in Red Zone on Gender Equality: NITI AAYOG
05, Feb 2019 | Social issues
When it comes to gender equality and achieving targets under Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), almost all Indian states are in the red zone except Kerala…
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Obesity Linked Cancers on Rise in Young Adults
05, Feb 2019 | Healthy Related Invention
Study says diet, exercise is key to reducing body weight: The risk of developing obesity-related cancer is increasing in successive generations, along with increasing rates…
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PARALLEL TAXI TRACK OPERATION BY ALL WOMEN CREW
05, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? In a first for the IAF,the “OTTERS” squadron of Western Air Command has undertaken Parallel Taxi Track (PTT)…
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The Marvel at Bhitargaon
05, Feb 2019 | Miscellaneous
The excavations of cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation testify to early urbanisation, as early as 2,600 BCE. Rock-cut architecture began to develop from the…
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Centre May relax Angel Tax Norms for start-ups, sets up Panel
05, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: The government decided to set up a five-member working committee to look into the angel tax issue and come up with guidelines in…
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April – Dec Fiscal Deficit at 112.4% of Budget Target
05, Feb 2019 | Banking
In News: The fiscal deficit for the period April-December 2018 has touched 112.4% of the budget target of Rs. 6.24 lakh crore for the financial…
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New Services on International North South Transport Corridor
05, Feb 2019 | Initiatives of regional and un Organizations
In News: Container Corporation of India Ltd. (Concor), a major railway container operator in India and JSC RZD Logistics, the biggest multi-modal logistics operator over…
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Green – AG
05, Feb 2019 | Initiatives of regional and un Organizations
The government launched a Global Environment Facility (GEF) assisted project namely, Green – Ag. in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) during September,…
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GST Collection may Grow 18% in FY20: Govt.
04, Feb 2019 | Service Sector
In News: The Union government has projected over 18% growth in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in 2019-20 based on the rising trend in…
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Govt., to cut process time for Stake Sale in 35 CPSES
04, Feb 2019 | Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: With 35 Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) being lined up for strategic sale, the Finance Ministry is planning to streamline processes to cut…
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Inkjet Solar Panels set to Reshape Green Energy
04, Feb 2019 | Pollution & Waste Management
Perovskites-coated cells are light, Flexible and Inexpensive: Perovskites — a new generation of cheaper solar cells — that makes it possible to produce solar panels…
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Scientists Warn of Climate ‘Time Bomb’
04, Feb 2019 | Pollution & Waste Management
Future generations face an environmental "time bomb" as the world's groundwater systems take decades to respond to the present-day impact of climate change. Found underground…
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MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND FINLAND ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF PEACEFUL USES OF OUTER SPACE
04, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? Union cabinet approves Memorandum of…
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DEFENCE INNOVATION HUBS (DIH)
04, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security | Various Security forces & agencies & their mandate Why in News? The Defence Innovation Organisation set up under iDEX has…
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EXERCISE CUTLASS EXPRESS 2019
04, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? INS Trikand, a front-line warship…
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North Macedonia to Become NATO’s 30th Member
03, Feb 2019 | Miscellaneous
In News: North Atlantic Treaty Organization said, its 29 members will clear the way for Macedonia to become the alliance's 30th member following its historic name…
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Russia Suspends participation in N-Pact
03, Feb 2019 | Initiatives of regional and un Organizations
In News: Russia said that it was suspending its participation in a key Cold War-era missile treaty- Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) agreement in a mirror…
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Microbial Fuel Cell treats Textile Wastewater
03, Feb 2019 | Biotechnology
The Power Generated in degradation Can be used to Sustain the Process: Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are fast emerging as an option for several specific…
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Nilavembu Kudineer Kills Dengue Virus, Protects from Chikungunya
03, Feb 2019 | Healthy Related Invention
The siddha drug showed significant antiviral activity, Immuno-Modulation: Under in vitro conditions, nilavembu kudineer (a Siddha medicine) was found to provide protection against chikungunya virus while it was effective…
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Plants might be able to remove lead from soil: Study
03, Feb 2019 | Bio Diversity
The plant accumulates lead in the root and shoot: A native roadside plant that can take up lead from the soil and thus help in…
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INDIA-NORWAY OCEAN DIALOGUE
03, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral Relations Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India…
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National Commission for Safai Karmacharis
03, Feb 2019 | Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for Extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karmacharis(NCSK) beyond 31.3.2019 for three…
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Budget Special – 2019
02, Feb 2019 | Budget
Interim Budget: An Interim Budget usually doesn’t list out new schemes or doesn’t unveil any policy measures. The government will present the vote on account…
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SHEKATKAR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
02, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security | Various Security forces & agencies & their mandate Why in News? The Committee of Experts (CoE) constituted by the Ministry…
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Digging for the Future Reveals remains from the past
01, Feb 2019 | Miscellaneous
Work for Farmers’ Institution Stopped as Excavators Hit 1894 Assam Peasant Martyrs’ Mass Grave: A project expected to change the future of farmers in Assam’s…
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GST Collections Cross Rs.1 Lakh Crore in January
01, Feb 2019 | Service Sector
In News: The government said that Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections crossed the Rs. 1 lakh-crore mark in January, the third month this financial…
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Health Sector Seeks Tax breaks for middle class in Budget
01, Feb 2019 | Service Sector
The healthcare sector wants the government’s interim Budget to include tax measures to help the middle class better mitigate health risks. “Ayushman Bharat for the…
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Manufacturing PMI rises to 53.9 in January
01, Feb 2019 | Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: The country’s manufacturing sector activity edged higher in January as companies continued to scale up production and employment, driven by the fastest rise…
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Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Meet on Disaster Risk Management
01, Feb 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Disaster Management Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and National Disaster Management Authority…
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Unemployment Data Based on Draft Report
01, Feb 2019 | Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
NITI Aayog officials debunk media report of 6.1% Joblessness: The government’s think tank NITI Aayog debunked claims that unemployment in 2017-18 was at a 45-year…
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Giant Cavity in Antarctic Glacier Signals Rapid Decay
01, Feb 2019 | Pollution & Waste Management
The 300-metre-tall gap can hold 14 billion Tonnes of ice: NASA scientists have discovered a gigantic cavity, almost 300 metres tall, growing at the bottom…
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