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January Current affairs 2020
KARNATAKA ANTI-SUPERSTITION LAW
31, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? A controversial Anti-Superstition Law in Karnataka was formally notified by the Current Government. Provisions of the Earlier Drafts: The law, which was…
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ORGANISED MANUFACTURING TO BOOST JOB GROWTH
31, Jan 2020
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
Why in News? There have been several reports, both official and by independent academics, that have painted a dark picture on the jobs front. A…
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MERCY PETITION
31, Jan 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on a petition by December 16, 2012 gangrape-murder convict Mukesh Kumar Singh, who had challenged the…
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NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASE
31, Jan 2020
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Medicine, Health
Why in News? January 30, 2020 is the First-Ever World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day(World NTD Day). What is Neglected Tropical Disease? Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)…
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MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT
31, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently removed few leaders from the party’s list of star campaigners as they violated the Model…
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PRIVATE TRAINS IN INDIA
31, Jan 2020
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Context: NITI Aayog and Indian Railways have come out with a discussion paper for running 150 trains on 100 routes by private operators. The recommendations…
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TIME TO PRIORITISE EDUCATION AND HEALTH
31, Jan 2020
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Growth, Development, National
Why in News? In the backdrop of current economic slowdown, few eminent economists have been prescribing investments in human capital formation in order to spur…
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PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY OF INTERNATIONAL CONCERN
31, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? Recently, The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the Wuhan Corona-virus does not yet constitute a “Public Health Emergency of International…
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NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR INDIAN SYSTEM OF MEDICINE BILL, 2019
30, Jan 2020
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Medicine, Health
Why in News? Cabinet approves proposal for official amendments in the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCIM) Bill, 2019. Highlights: The NCIM bill…
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NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR HOMOEOPATHY BILL, 2019
30, Jan 2020
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Medicine, Health
Why in News? Cabinet approves official amendments in the National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019. Highlights: The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the…
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ISRAEL-PALESTINE
30, Jan 2020
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International Policies & Schemes
Context: Recently, the U.S. President unveiled the ‘West Asia peace plan’, which gives the Israelis - an expansive state with Jerusalem as its “undivided capital”…
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TIME LIMIT ON ADVANCE BAIL VIOLATES PERSONAL LIBERTY
30, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? The SC in its recent judgement has held that the protection of anticipatory or pre-arrest bail cannot be limited to any time…
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CITIZEN-CENTRIC SERVICES OF NCRB
30, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? Recently, the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB)has launched various police-related citizen-centric services on the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS)…
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GUIDELINES – SAND MINING
30, Jan 2020
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Resources
Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released guidelines to monitor and check Illegal Sand Mining in the…
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PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT
30, Jan 2020
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Pollution & Waste Management
Why in News? Recently, The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has told the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart need to…
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DRAFT BILL FOR ABORTION
30, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved changes to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971. Present laws in Abortion process The…
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AIR INDIA DISINVESTMENT
29, Jan 2020
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Why in News? The Government has kicked off the complete disinvestment process of Air India for the second time after it failed to receive a…
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CHINA – EPICENTRE OF GLOBAL OUTBREAKS OF DISEASE
29, Jan 2020
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News? Several deadly new viruses in recent years have emerged in China — Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), bird flu, and now the…
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EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
29, Jan 2020
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European Union
Context: The EU Parliament is taking steps to debate and vote on a resolution asking India to repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act. The Indian government,…
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ARTICLE 131 – SPECIAL POWERS OF SUPREME COURT
29, Jan 2020
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Rights Issues
Context: Recently, the LDF government in Kerala, became the first state government in the country, that moved the Supreme Court against the Citizenship Amendment Act…
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SOUTH ASIAN ASSOCIATION AND REGIONAL COOPERATION (SAARC) –INDIA
29, Jan 2020
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Context: Recently our Honorable Defense Minister has mentioned, India is playing a lead role in connectivity in the South Asian region, but the full potential…
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GRAM SABHAS OPPOSES INDIA’S NEUTRINO OBSERVATORY PROGRAMME
29, Jan 2020
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Environmental impact assessment
Why in News? Gram Sabhas in different parts of Tamil Nadu have passed resolutions against the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) and Hydrocarbon Exploration. About Gram…
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AFRICAN CHEETAHS TO PROWL INDIAN FORESTS
29, Jan 2020
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Bio Diversity & Its Threat
Why in News? The Supreme Court has lifted its seven-year stay on a proposal to introduce African cheetahs from Namibia into the Indian habitat on…
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CENTRE, ASSAM GOVT. SIGN ACCORD WITH BODO GROUPS
29, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? In a significant step to end violence, a tripartite agreement has been signed by the Bodo led by National Democratic Bodo Front,…
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ANDHRA PRADESH TO SCRAP LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
29, Jan 2020
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State Legislature
Why in News? The Andhra Pradesh (AP) assembly has passed a resolution to abolish the state’s Legislative Council. About Andhra Legislative Council: Since, the Andhra…
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FACIAL RECOGNITION IN TODAY’S WORLD
28, Jan 2020
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Scientific Exploration
Why in News? Last week, European media network EURACTIV and Politico published a story that said the European Commission is considering a temporary ban on…
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CORONAVIRUS
28, Jan 2020
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Medicine, Health
Context: China is struggling to contain the spread of a new virus that has claimed at least six lives so far since 31st December. Almost…
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THE AVIATION TROUBLE
28, Jan 2020
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Context: Indian aviation industry is staring at a fresh crisis. Recently, low-cost carrier GoAir temporarily suspended some flights, as its A320neo planes are Facing Frequent…
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FINANCIAL ACTION TASK FORCE (FATF)
28, Jan 2020
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Context: Recently the Asia-Pacific Group (APG) of The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Beijing cleared Pakistan on 14 out 27 action plans. About FATF:…
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CENTRAL ADOPTION RESOURCE AUTHORITY (CARA)
28, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? CARA has begun a nationwide capacity building programme for social workers who help assess the suitability of the adoptive family and prepare…
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BODOLAND DISPUTE
28, Jan 2020
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? A historic agreement between Government of India, Government of Assam and Bodo representatives to end the over 50-year old Bodo crisis was…
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FUNDS CRUNCH HITS MGNREGA EXECUTION
28, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The biggest employment generating Programme, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme has received a serious setback due to financial…
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ICJ RULING ON ROHINGYA ISSUE
27, Jan 2020
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News? The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has asked the government of Myanmar to immediately take all measures within its…
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ICDS PROGRAMME
27, Jan 2020
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? Centre seeks to revamp the ICDS scheme in urban areas. For this NITI Aayog will develop draft policy, which will be circulated…
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KAVERI JET ENGINE: INDIA’S OPPORTUNITY
27, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Kaveri Jet Engine: Kaveri engine is an indigenous gas turbine engine designed and developed by DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment. The engine development was first…
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ASPIRANTS WITH CRIMINAL PAST SHOULD NOT GET TICKETS
27, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? Supreme Court has agreed to examine the recent proposition made by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to restrict political parties from…
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CARBON DISCLOSURE PROJECT REPORT 2019
25, Jan 2020
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Environmental impact assessment
Why in News? The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2019 report was recently published. Carbon Disclosure Project: CDP is published by the Global Reporting Initiative. It…
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“SAGARMATHA SAMBAAD”
25, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? Nepal has invited the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan along with several other heads of government for the Sagarmatha Sambaad. About…
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NAVIC IN MOBILES
25, Jan 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Qualcomm Technologies has unveiled mobile chipsets that are capable of supporting Indian regional satellite navigation system - NavIC (Navigation in Indian Constellation).…
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ENSURING WATER SECURITY
25, Jan 2020
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Schemes
Context: Recently, the operational guidelines for Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has been released. The initiative aims to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC), to every…
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US – BIRTH TOURISM
25, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Context: The US Department of State has unveiled new rules aimed at restricting “birth tourism,” in which women travel to the United States to give…
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REGULATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
24, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Context: Recently, Sundar Pichai, the Chief Executive Officer of Google, has backed regulations for artificial intelligence. With Artificial intelligence progressing at a rapid pace and,…
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NETAJI: AN ICON OF INDIA’S FREEDOM STRUGGLE
24, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Context: President Ram Nath Kovind, in his tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 123rdBirth Anniversary mentioned him as "one of our most beloved…
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INDIA SLIPS TWO PLACES IN “GLOBAL CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX”
24, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? Transparency International - a German based NGO has released its 2019 edition of “Global Corruption Perception Index”. About the Index: The CPI…
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EXEMPTIONS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCES
24, Jan 2020
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Environmental impact assessment
Why in News? The Environment Ministry has recently issued a notification to exempt oil and gas firms from seeking environmental clearance for on-shore and offshore…
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INDIA AND BRAZIL TO SIGN STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN
23, Jan 2020
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India Bilateral Cooperation
Why in News? India and Brazil will upgrade their strategic partnership with an action plan and sign a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) when Brazilian President…
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CORONA VIRUS (WUHAN VIRUS)
23, Jan 2020
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Medicine, Health
Why in News? Chinese scientists have confirmed can spread between human beings. Corona Virus: Corona viruses are large family of viruses, which cause illnesses to…
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INDIA WANTS SHIFTING OF HAWAII TELESCOPE
23, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? India, a partner in the construction of one of the largest telescopes in the world, has said it wants the project to…
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EXAMINING SUB CATEGORIZATION OF OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES (OBCS)
23, Jan 2020
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? Cabinet has approved the Extension of term of the commission constituted to examine the issue of Sub-categorization within other Backward Classes. About…
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WORLD EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL OUTLOOK -TRENDS 2020
23, Jan 2020
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Context: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has recently released the World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2020 (WESO) report. About International Labour Organisation: It is…
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“DEMOCRACY INDEX” OF THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT
23, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The latest edition of the “Democracy Index” was recently released by The Economist Intelligence Unit— the research and analysis division of The…
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SUPREME COURT QUESTIONS THE POWER OF DISQUALIFICATION HELD BY SPEAKER
23, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The Supreme Court has recently held that disqualification petitions under the tenth schedule should be adjudicated by a body/mechanism outside the Parliament…
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THE PAIN OF HOLOCAUST: 75 YEARS SINCE AUSCHWITZ LIBERATION
23, Jan 2020
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History in News
Context: Jerusalem is hosting the largest political gathering in its history, leaders from around the world gather to attend the Fifth World Holocaust Forum and…
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ALTERNATIVES TO PLASTIC
23, Jan 2020
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Pollution & Waste Management
Context: The Prime Minister of India has stressed on the need to find an alternative to Plastic in order to keep the environment safe. Though…
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MULTIPLE STATE CAPITALS & GOVERNANCE
22, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Context The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has passed the AP Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Bill, 2020 that intended to give shape to…
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IRAN TO PULL OUT OF NPT
22, Jan 2020
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International Organizations
Why in News? Iran has warned to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if the state parties to JCPOA refer the dispute over its atomic…
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GLOBAL INVESTMENT TREND MONITOR REPORT: UNCTAD
22, Jan 2020
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International Organizations
Why in News? “Global Investment Trend Monitor Report” was recently released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). As per the report,…
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GLOBAL SOCIAL MOBILITY REPORT
22, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Context: Recently, World Economic Forum has come out with its first-ever Global Social Mobility Report. Global performance of the report: Among the G7 countries, Germany is the most…
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THE RIGHT TO PROTEST IN A FREE SOCIETY
22, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Context: Public protests are the hallmark of a free, democratic society, whose logic demands that the voice of the people be heard by those in…
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GREEN CLEARANCES WAIVED FOR ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE OIL EXPLORATION
21, Jan 2020
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Environmental impact assessment
Why in News? The Environment Ministry has exempted oil and Gas Firms, looking to conduct exploratory drilling, from seeking an Environmental Clearance. Highlights: Until now,…
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SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO STAY POLL BOND SCHEME
21, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? The Supreme Court recently refused to order an interim stay on the Electoral Bond Scheme. About Electoral bonds: Electoral bonds will allow…
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STRINGENT LAW AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK
21, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? The Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Home Minister Amit Shah, was recently constituted to strengthen the legal framework to prevent sexual…
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PUNE-MUMBAI HYPERLOOP PROJECT
21, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? The proposed Pune-Mumbai Hyperloop project, an ultra-modern transport system may be scrapped by the State Government. About Hyperloop Project: It is a…
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WINGS INDIA 2020
21, Jan 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Indian Civil Aviation industry has declared that its Flagship Event “Wings India 2020” will be held at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad in the…
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INDIA’S RICHEST 1% HOLD FOUR TIMES MORE WEALTH THAN 70% OF POOR: OXFAM
21, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
The International Rights Group, Oxfam released its annual study ‘Time to Care’ before the start of the 50thAnnual Meeting World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting.…
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NEW MONSOON DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
20, Jan 2020
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Climatology
Why in News? The Earth Sciences Secretary has announced that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has decided to revise the normal onset and withdrawal dates…
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IS ‘MAKE IN INDIA’ A FAILURE
20, Jan 2020
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Schemes
Context: Five years later, as we brace for another Union Budget, it would be appropriate to take stock of the much-hyped initiative which is on…
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CONTRACTUAL WORKERS ALSO ENTITLED TO PF BENEFITS, SAYS SC
20, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? The Supreme Court in its recent judgment has held that the benefits of the provident fund should be extended to Contractual Employees.…
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NLU REPORT ON DEATH SENTENCE
20, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The fourth edition of ‘The Death Penalty in India: Annual Statistics’ was published by Project 39A of National Law University (NLU), Delhi…
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AGREEMENT ON BRU REFUGEES FOR RE-SETTLEMENT IN TRIPURA
20, Jan 2020
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Art & Culture
Why in News? A quadripartite agreement has been signed recently which allows some 35,000 Bru tribal people, who were displaced from Mizoram and are living…
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CENTRE’S POLICY FOR TREATMENT OF RARE DISEASES
18, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has published a national policy for the treatment of 450 ‘rare diseases. The policy…
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BLUE FLAG CERTIFICATION
18, Jan 2020
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Environment
Why in News? The Centre issued an Extraordinary Gazette Notification declaring a list of activities and facilities that would be permissible in the Coastal Regulation…
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VIRTUAL HUMAN’ NEON
18, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? NEONs are being called the world’s first artificial humans. They look and behave like real humans, and could develop memories and emotions…
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INDIAN NAVY TO GET UPGRADED FUEL HFHSD – IN 512
18, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? A new fuel (High Flash High-Speed Diesel) HFHSD – IN 512, with revised technical specifications, has been launched for pan Navy implementation.…
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CRZ RULES
18, Jan 2020
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Environment
Why in News? The last of the four illegal apartment complexes in Maradu, Kerala, was razed by controlled implosion, marking the completion of the demolition…
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PROHIBITION OF EMPLOYMENT AS MANUAL SCAVENGERS AND THEIR REHABILITATION ACT, 2013
18, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? The Central Monitoring Committee to review the implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013has mentioned…
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DEVASTATING AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRE
18, Jan 2020
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Disaster Manage Unit
Why in News? Australia is witnessing its most devastating bushfire season in at least 20 years. About Bushfires: Forest fires, or bushfires, routinely occur across…
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INTEGRATED ROAD ACCIDENT DATABASE (IRAD)
18, Jan 2020
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Why in News? Recently, the government has launched a Central Accident Database Management System. About Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD): It has been developed by…
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RAJASTHAN TO GET ITS FIRST BIOTECHNOLOGY PARK
18, Jan 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Rajasthan government will be signing a memorandum of understanding with the Centre’s Department of Biotechnology to set up its first biotechnology park…
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ANNUAL STATUS OF EDUCATION REPORT (ASER) 2019
18, Jan 2020
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Growth, Development, National
Why in News? Recently, the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Pratham’s Annual Status of Education Report 2019 has flagged poor learning outcomes in schools. About ASER 2019:…
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KERALA CHALLENGES CONSTITUTIONALITY OF CAA
18, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? Kerala has become the first state to move the Supreme Court challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA, 2019). About Citizenship Amendment…
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MANDATORY GOLD HALLMARKING NORMS IN INDIA
18, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The Department of Consumer Affairs has released the notification regarding mandatory hallmarking of Gold jewellery & artefacts in India. Gold Hallmarking is…
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NEW METHOD TO ESTIMATE MELTING OF DEBRIS COVERED HIMALAYAN GLACIERS
13, Jan 2020
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Climate change and its impacts
Why in News? A study of the Satopanth glacier in order to model the melting of debris-covered glaciers has been carried out by a group…
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SPECIES RICH FORESTS OFFER STABLE CARBON CAPTURE
13, Jan 2020
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Climate change and its impacts
Why in News? An International Team of Researchers has shown that carbon storage was highest in species-rich evergreen forest. The team Spent over six months…
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SOCIAL MEDIA POSTING IS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT, RULES JUDICIARY
13, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? The High Court of Tripura ordered the police to refrain from prosecuting a man who was earlier arrested over a Social Media…
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INDIA’S UNDRE-5 GIRLS FACE HIGH MORTALITY
13, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Context: Recently, the 'Level and Trends in Child Mortality' report released by the UNICEF, has reported that the under 5 mortality of girls in India…
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SC TELLS GOVERNMENT TO REVIEW ORDERS CURBING BASIC RIGHTS IN J&K
13, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? Supreme Court has recently declared that the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression and the right to carry on trade…
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HOW THE IRAN AIR CRASH WILL BE PROBED?
13, Jan 2020
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International
Why in News? Recently a Ukrainian passenger aircraft was shot down by an Iranian missile killing all the passengers and the crew. Later, Iran has…
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Environmental Clearance for Projects
11, Jan 2020
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National Conservation & Mitigation
Why in News? The Supreme Court recently dismissed appeals by Kapico Kerala Resorts Private Limited, against a Kerala High Court decision banning the construction of…
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2019 WAS 7TH WARMEST SINCE 1901
11, Jan 2020
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Climate change and its impacts
Why in News? The year 2019 that went by was the 7thwarmest since record-keeping commenced in 1901. However, the rise in Average Temperatures over India…
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MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE
11, Jan 2020
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News? In furtherance to India’s policy of Zero Tolerance for crime and in an endeavour to fast track the dispensation of justice, the…
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CARBON TRADING & CLIMATE CHANGE
11, Jan 2020
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Climate change and its impacts
“Future generations will judge us harshly if we fail to uphold our moral and historical responsibilities” Climate Change is the defining issue of our time.…
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NEW SPACE AGE- ISRO
11, Jan 2020
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Space Technology
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently announced that, nearly 20 space missions will be launched in the near future. About ISRO’s planned…
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HOME MINISTRY ISSUES REVISED NORMS FOR DATA-LED PROBES
11, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued revised guidelines to streamline the process of seeking legal assistance from foreign countries in criminal…
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NGT DIRECTS CPCB TO STUDY PYROLYSIS PLANTS
11, Jan 2020
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Environment
Why in News? The NGT has directed the CPCB to carry out a study within four months to ascertain whether advance batch automated pyrolysis plants…
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SECURITY CATEGORIES IN INDIA
11, Jan 2020
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has withdrawn the security cover of DMK president M.K Stalin and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister…
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COAL MINING AND ITS INVESTMENTS
10, Jan 2020
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Investments, Investment models
Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the ordinance that amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and the Coal…
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UTTAR PRADESH TOPS LIST IN CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN, SAYS NCRB
10, Jan 2020
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? Recently, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) published the annual Crime in India Report 2018. About NCRB: NCRB, headquartered in New Delhi,…
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US – IRAN RELATIONS
10, Jan 2020
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Tensions between US and Iran has reduced after US has backed away from further conflict with Iran. About: The United States and…
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FAST TRACK SPECIAL COURTS FOR SPEEDY DISPOSAL OF RAPE AND POCSO ACT CASES
10, Jan 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? 1023 Fast Track Special Courts will be set up for Speedy disposal of Rape and POCSO Act Cases. Highlights: The offences of…
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NORTHEAST GAS PIPELINE GRID PROJECT
10, Jan 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has given approval for viability-gap funding of North East Natural Gas Grid that connects Guwahati in Assam to other…
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FOREST COMMITTEE APPROVES SCHEME TO ‘TRADE’ IN FORESTS
10, Jan 2020
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Environment
Why in News? The Forest Advisory Committee, an apex body tasked with adjudicating requests by the industry to raze forest land for commercial ends, has…
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STATE CAN REGULATE MINORITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, SAYS SC
09, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? The Supreme Court has recently held that the state can regulate minority educational institutions. About: The Supreme Court held that the State…
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CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE (CISF)
09, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court asked the centre to examine creating a dedicated separate wing of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Why SC…
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JUS COGENS
09, Jan 2020
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International Policies & Schemes
Why in News? The US has threatened to target few historical sites if Iran retaliates to attack US in revenge. This is a breach of…
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INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY BOARD OF INDIA (LIQUIDATION PROCESS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2020
09, Jan 2020
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Banking
Why in News? The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016. Amendments: The…
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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC)
09, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? Vice President addressed the silver jubilee function of the NAAC. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC): The NAAC is an autonomous organisation…
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MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT
09, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The Election Commission of India on Monday announced the schedule for Delhi assembly elections. It would be a single-phase election for 70…
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RE-GRASSING IS MANDATORY AFTER MINING, RULES SUPREME COURT
09, Jan 2020
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Environment
Why in News? The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that mining lease holders should be held responsible for re-grassing mined areas so that biodiversity gets…
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MAINTENANCE AND WELFARE OF PARENTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
08, Jan 2020
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Schemes
Why in News? The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019 has been referred to the Standing Committee on Social Justice…
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10% RESERVATION FOR EWS
08, Jan 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it would be the States’ prerogative to provide 10% economic reservation in government jobs…
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NEW ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR AIR CONDITIONERS
08, Jan 2020
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Environment
Why in News? The Central Government in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has notified new energy performance standards for Room Air Conditioner…
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2ND NATIONAL GST CONFERENCE
08, Jan 2020
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Economics
Why in News? The 2nd National GST Conference was held for streamlining the GST system. Highlights: The 2ndNational GST Conference of the Commissioners of State…
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UJALA AND SLNP
08, Jan 2020
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Schemes
Why in News? The Government of India’s UJALA & Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) complete five successful years. UJALA: Unnat Jyoti by Affordable Lighting for…
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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF (CDS)
08, Jan 2020
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Indian Polity / Governance
Context: The Creation of the post, Chief of Defence Staff erodes civilian supremacy over the defence establishment The Outline of India: In 1947 Lord Ismay,…
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TULU TO BE IN THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE
07, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? Activists are making efforts to include Tulu in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. About Eighth Schedule: There are 22 languages in…
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PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA (PMFBY)
07, Jan 2020
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Insurance
Why in News? Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to integrate its land records with the web portal of the Pradhan Mantri…
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BHARAT BOND ETF ENTERS SECONDARY MARKET
07, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? Bharat Bond ETF has made its maiden debut in the secondary market as the first corporate Bond ETF in the country. Earlier…
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MIYAWAKI METHOD-AFFORESTATION
06, Jan 2020
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National Conservation & Mitigation
Why in News? Recently, Kerala Government has initiated Miyawaki method of afforestation to add green cover.. About Miyawaki method: It is pioneered by Akira Miyawaki,…
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PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE
06, Jan 2020
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Medicine, Health
Context: Recently, the pneumococcalvaccine developed by Serum Institute of India, Pune. It has been pre-qualified by WHO making it all set to be cheaper and more…
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SWACHH SURVEKSHAN SURVEY
06, Jan 2020
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Environmental impact assessment
Context: Recently, the Union Ministry for Housing and Urban Affairs has published the results of the Swachh Survekshan survey. About Swachh Survekshan Survey: First launched…
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NO AUTOMATIC CONVICTION FOR ABETMENT OF SUICIDE, SAYS SC
06, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? The Supreme Court recently held in a judgment that a person accused of dowry harassment cannot be automatically convicted for abetment of…
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TURTLE REHAB CENTRE IN BHAGALPUR, BIHAR
06, Jan 2020
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Bio Diversity & Its Threat
Why in News? A first-of-its-kind Rehabilitation Centre for Freshwater Turtles will be inaugurated in Bihar’s Bhagalpur forest division in January 2020. Highlights: The centre, spread…
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TUSSLE OVER BELGAUM
06, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The rising tension along the Maharashtra- Karnataka border recently has brought back the border dispute over Belgaum into limelight again. The border…
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ALL INDIA JUDICIAL SERVICE, A PANACEA FOR ALL
06, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? NITI Aayog in its strategy document "Strategy for India@75", had proposed for the creation of AIJS to bring about the Judicial Reforms…
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PROHIBITION OF CHILD MARRIAGE ACT, 2006
04, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? A recent SC Judgement has stated that anti Child Marriage Law does not intent to punish a male between 18 and 21…
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IRDAI NORMS FOR STANDARD HEALTH COVER
04, Jan 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The IRDAI has recently issued guidelines on standard individual health insurance to offer a product that can take care of basic health…
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THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SCIENCE MUSEUMS
04, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? National Council of Science Museums, of the Culture Ministry, collaborated with Google Arts & Culture for the largest Interactive Online Exhibition on…
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FOREST FIRES
04, Jan 2020
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Disaster Manage Unit
Why in News? About 21.40% of forest cover in India is prone to fires, with forests in the north-eastern region and central India being the…
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FIRE-BREATHING CLOUDS
04, Jan 2020
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Climate change and its impacts
Context: Australia's bushfires are growing so massive and powerful that they create their own weather phenomenon. According to Bureau of Meteorology office, Victoria, it has…
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SATCOM TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYED FOR LEARNING
03, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Why in News? The Rajasthan government has started using satellite communication technology in a big way to enhance the learning outcome in Educational Institutions and…
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GAGANYAAN AND CHANDRAYAAN-3
03, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Context: ISRO is working in mission mode for 2 important space missions including Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan 3. It has also finalized Thoothukudi district in TN…
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GLOBAL TOBACCO EPIDEMIC- WHO REPORT
03, Jan 2020
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Context: The World Health Organization has recently released a report which projected a powerful shift in the global tobacco epidemic. Key Findings of the Report:…
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INDIA RECORDS LESS TIGER DEATHS
03, Jan 2020
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Bio Diversity & Its Threat
Why in News? According to data from the Ministry of Forest Environment and Climate Change (MoEFCC), for the first time in the past three years…
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IS ANTI-DEFECTION AN EFFECTIVE LAW?
03, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Context: The Karnataka by-election results have widely put to display the ineffectiveness of the Anti-Defection Law. About Anti-Defection Law: The Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution…
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THE NEED FOR A SINGLE ENERGY MINISTRY
03, Jan 2020
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News? There have been multiple proposals to the government to merge the various ministries that deals with energy sector. So, the existing scenario…
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THE NEW WORRY OF DEPLETING DIPLOMATIC CAPITAL
03, Jan 2020
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International
Why in News? This article discusses about how India’s domestic affairs and policies has a huge impact on India’s bilateral, multi-lateral relations and how it…
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WTO AT 25 – IMPACT & RELEVANCE
03, Jan 2020
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Current Affairs
Context: Over this past quarter century, the World Trade Organization (WTO), has helped transform international economic relations. January 1st 2020 marks the silver jubilee of…
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WEIGHING IN ON THE PUBLIC SECTOR PRIVATISATION DEBATE
02, Jan 2020
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
Context: While there is justification in selling loss-making units, the situation is more difficult to understand in the case of profit-making entities. Different Modes of…
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YEAR END REVIEW 2019 – MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS
02, Jan 2020
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Major initiatives of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways in 2019: National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) program: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways…
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SWACHH 2020 LEAGUE TABLE
02, Jan 2020
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Environmental impact assessment
Context: Indore, Jamshedpur are recently declared as the cleanest on Swachh 2020 table. About Swachh Bharat (Urban): Its aim is to attain 100% open Defecation…
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SC BATS AGAINST THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES
02, Jan 2020
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Social issues
Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court of India held that the Government has no right to transfer “invaluable” community resources like village water ponds…
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NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PIPELINE
02, Jan 2020
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Economics
The Government has recently released a report of the “Task force on National Infrastructure Pipeline” for 2019-2025. The government has also released its outline to…
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