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January Current affairs
REGIONAL TESTING LABORATORY OF CPRI AT NASHIK
31, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy Why in news? Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India laid…
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Think Universal Basic Capital
30, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
Definition: Universal Basic Income is a periodic, unconditional cash transfer to every citizen in the country. Here, social or economic positions of the individual are…
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RBI to Inject Rs. 37,500 Cr through OMO in FEB
30, Jan 2019
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Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy - GS3H
In News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that it will inject Rs. 37,500 crores into the system through purchase of government securities in…
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FMCG Sector to Clock Double – Digit Growth
30, Jan 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: According to the latest study by market research firm Nielsen, the FMCG industry is expected to grow between 11% and 12% in 2019,…
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WTO e-COMMERCE NEGOTIATIONS
30, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? India decided to stay out of the WTO e-commerce negotiations announced by about 75 members at the World Economic Forum in Davos.…
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India replaces Japan to Become Second-Largest Crude Steel Producer
29, Jan 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: India has replaced Japan as the world’s second-largest steel producing country, while China is the largest producer of crude steel, accounting for more…
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FDI Grew 18% in FY18
29, Jan 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: Foreign direct investment (FDI) during the previous fiscal grew 18 per cent to Rs 28.25 lakh crore, data from the Reserve Bank of…
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SC Seeks count of detained Foreigners
29, Jan 2019
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Bi-Lateral Relations
Context: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to provide it details of the number of foreigners lodged in detention centres in Assam. Details: A Bench…
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Non-Communicable Disease are top killers in SE Asia
29, Jan 2019
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Healthy Related Invention
Context: As per the WHO report the non-communicable diseases like Diabetes, cancer and heart disease responsible for over 70% of deaths worldwide. Details: Non-communicable diseases…
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UDAN 3 SCHEME
29, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in News? The union Minister for Civil Aviation and Commerce announced the results…
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HIGH USE OF INPUT CREDIT UNDER TAXMAN’S SCANNER
28, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
In News The issue of high ITC was flagged at the meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) which was set up by the GST…
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FPI OUTFLOWS AT NEARLY RS 6,000 CRORE IN JANUARY
28, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News Foreign investors have pulled out close to Rs. 6,000 crores so far from the Indian stock markets in January 2019. Explained Even as the…
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KELKAR MOOTS SETTING UP OF ‘NITI AAYOG 2.0
28, Jan 2019
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Polity & Governance
In News Former Finance Commission Chairman Vijay Kelkar has pitched for setting up of a ‘new NITI Aayog’ and giving it the responsibility for allocating…
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Centre relaxes environmental clearance for sugar mills
28, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) notified a special provision that relaxes norms for getting prior environmental clearance (EC)…
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ISRO EYES KEROSENE TO BOOST GSLV MK3
28, Jan 2019
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Space Technology
In News Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working on upgrading its heavylifter GSLV Mk III where the upper stage of the rocket will have…
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EAC-PM REVIEWSSTOCK OF THE STATE OF ECONOMY
28, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) had a meeting and took stock of the state of…
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First Captive Elephant Survey
27, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? The details of the first survey of captive elephants in the country were submitted in an affidavit by the MoEFCC to the…
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SKILL MINISTRY STRENGTHENS JAN SHIKSHAN SANSTHANS
27, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Development & Employment Why in News? The government unveiled new guidelines for Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS) aligning them to the National…
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Supreme Courts Upholds Constitutional Validity of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
26, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: The government’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), earned some rare praise from the Supreme Court which said that it was “happy to…
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Agri Sector Should be boosted through Credit flows
26, Jan 2019
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Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
In News: The Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) said that the agriculture sector should be bolstered through increased credit flows and schemes such as…
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SAARC Nations Mush have Synergy
26, Jan 2019
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Initiatives of regional and un Organizations
Context: The conundrum of South Asian identity, involving the challenges posed by the 1947 Partition, internal politics of each country and meddling by the U.S.…
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China and U.S. among 76 WTO Members Pushing for New E-Commerce Rules
26, Jan 2019
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International Happenings
In News: Impatient with a lack of World Trade Organization rules on the explosive growth of e-commerce, 76 members - including the United States, China,…
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India n students to participate in PISA 2021
26, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The HRD Ministry has signed a pact with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for the participation of students from…
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India S.Africa Seal Partnership Deal
26, Jan 2019
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Bi-Lateral Relations
Context: We have shared world view, says Modi. India and South Africa agreed on a three-year strategic partnership agreement to boost relations. The agreement, signed during the…
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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Signs an MoU with National Council of Applied Economic Research
26, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India and National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) have signed a…
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VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS
26, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in news? Minister of Railways announced the name “Vande Bharat Express” for Train…
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ICAR launches National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP)
25, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The ICAR has recently launched Rs 1100 crore ambitious National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) to attract talent and strengthen higher agricultural…
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PCR has to be Backed by a Comprehensive Act
25, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: The central bank plans to engage with the Centre and other regulators to bring in a comprehensive Public Credit Registry (PCR) Act to…
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Commerce Ministry not to extend Feb.1 Deadline for E-Tailers
25, Jan 2019
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Service Sector
In News: The Commerce and Industry ministry is not in favour of extending the deadline of February 1 for implementing the revised guidelines for e-commerce…
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Report on AQIS
25, Jan 2019
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Internal Security
Details: ‘Study by New York-based think tank misleading’A top intelligence official on Thursday dismissed as ‘alarmist’ a U.S.-based think tank’s report that contends that the…
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18 Indian Institutions to Study Nitrogen Pollution
25, Jan 2019
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Pollution & Waste Management
Context: Eighteen research institutions in India are among a group of 50 institutions — called the South Asian Nitrogen Hub (SANH) — in the United…
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AMENDMENTS TO CURRENCY SWAP ARRANGEMENT FOR SAARC NATIONS
25, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the amendments to the framework on Currency Swap…
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India to Remain Fastest Growing Economy in 2019 – 2020
24, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
In News: India will continue to remain the world’s fastest-growing large economy in 2019 as well as in 2020, much ahead of China, a UN…
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GDP Growth Could Accelerate to 7.3% in FY20
24, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
In News: GDP growth is expected to quicken to 7.2% in 2018-19 and further to 7.3% in 2019-20, according to Crisil. Background: The agency predicts…
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Cabinet Gives NOD to set up GST Appellate Tribunal
24, Jan 2019
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Service Sector
In News: The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of a National Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), which would serve…
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Monkey Fever Cases Confirmed in Wayanad
24, Jan 2019
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Healthy Related Invention
Context: A case of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), a viral disease transmitted to humans through a species of ticks usually found on monkeys, has been…
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ISRO to Launch Military Satellites
24, Jan 2019
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Space Technology
Context: Just before midnight on Thursday, Indian Space Research Organisation's first mission of 2019 will put into space a 740-kg military imaging satellite, Microsat-R. Details:…
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GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP AROUND 400 ABANDONED AIRSTRIPS
24, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in news? The Union Government has decided to renovate and develop around…
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Centre’s DEBT – TO – GDP Falls, States’ Rises
23, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
In News: While the Centre is moving in the right direction in terms of meeting the N.K. Singh Committee recommendations on public debt, the States…
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SEBI may Review Mutual Fund Categorisation Norms
23, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is mulling a review of its regulatory framework for categorisation of mutual funds (MFs) as…
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India can lead the world on Solar Grid: PM
23, Jan 2019
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Initiatives of regional and un Organizations
In News: At the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Varanasi on Tuesday, Prime Minister highlighted India’s potential to lead the world in sustainable development. In…
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Sabarimala review hearing awaits Justice Malhotra’s Return
23, Jan 2019
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Judiciary
Context: On a batch of petitions challenging supreme court verdict on sabarimala. Details: CJI asks petitioners to wait till judge resumes sittings after medical leave…
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Yuva Swabhiman Yojana
23, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Madhya Pradesh government has announced the launch of a scheme to ensure temporary employment to the youths from the economically weaker…
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Centre Files report on CIC Selection
23, Jan 2019
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Polity & Governance
Details: Petitioners asked to file response The government on Tuesday handed over a status report to the Supreme Court on the progress in the process…
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Green Land ICE melts four times faster in a decade: Study
23, Jan 2019
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Pollution & Waste Management
In News: Greenland’s melting ice, which causes sea levels to rise, disappeared four times faster in 2013 than in 2003 and is noticeable across the…
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139 polluted cities not o n clean air plan: Green Peace report
22, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? There are 139 Indian cities that breach air pollution standards but are not included in the Centre’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP),…
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Highest Civilian honour – Bharat Ratna 2019
22, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The President, Ram Nath Kovind conferred the 2019 Bharat Ratna Award, country's highest civilian honour, on former president and Congress leader Pranab…
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Centre Proposes to Hike Pensions
22, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
In News: The Rural Development Ministry has proposed that the monthly pensions of the elderly poor, disabled and widows be increased from the current Rs.…
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Lithium Ion GIGAFACTORY
22, Jan 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), one of India’s largest power generation equipment manufacturers, is in talks with Libcoin consortium to build Indian…
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Chinese Doctor Who Gene – edited Babies for ‘FAME’ to face Probe
22, Jan 2019
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Healthy Related Invention
In News: A researcher who claimed to have created the world’s first genetically-edited babies will face a Chinese police investigation, State media said, as authorities…
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19 Amphibian species are critically endangered: ZSI List
22, Jan 2019
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Plant / Animal Species
In News: An updated list of Indian amphibians was released on the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) website, with 19 species being treated as critically…
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Quality of medical education Ranking
21, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Union health ministry plans to grade and rank government-run medical colleges to improve the quality of medical education. Highlights: Proposed mandatory…
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In 2019, India to Beat U.K. in Economy size
21, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
In News: India is likely to surpass the United Kingdom in the world’s largest economy rankings in 2019, according to a report by global consultancy…
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Rationalise New Norms for External Borrowing: NSEFI
21, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), a non-profit organisation, has written to the Prime Minister’s Office requesting to direct the Reserve Bank…
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No E – way bills for Non-Filers of GST Returns
21, Jan 2019
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Service Sector
In News: Non-filers of GST return for six consecutive months will soon be barred from generating e-way bills for movement of goods. Explained: The Goods…
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Spontaneous fire on Bengaluru’s Varthur Lake
21, Jan 2019
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Ecology Eco System
Context: A huge plume of smoke was spotted emanating from the middle of Varthur lake, raising the spectre of severe pollution leading to seemingly spontaneous…
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Flamingo Fete a Huge Draw at Pulicat Lake
21, Jan 2019
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Plant / Animal Species
Context: The Flamingo Festival had a flying start on Sunday with tourists, both domestic and foreign, making a beeline for the picturesque Pullicat lake, a…
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GOVT. PLANS GODAVARI-CAUVERY INTERLINKING
21, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in news? Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water…
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INDUSTRIAL OUTLOOK SURVEY (IOS) AND SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE OUTLOOK SURVEY (SIOS)
20, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in News? RBI starts Industrial Outlook…
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NGT Dissatisfied With State Governments Over Cleaning of River Yamuna
20, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked for a performance guarantee of Rs 10 crore each from the governments of Delhi, Haryana…
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eCourts Services through Common Service Centres
20, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? To provide efficient and time-bound access to the Courts services to litigant public, who are on the other side of the digital…
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National Girl Child Day
20, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Women & Child Development Ministry will celebrate National Girl Child Day (NGCD) on 24th January, 2019. The programme will also observe…
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Rural Housing Achieves Only 66 Percent Target
19, Jan 2019
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Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Context: States are delaying allotment of land for landless beneficiaries, says Centre . Details: With two and a half months to go for the end…
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Removing all Barriers
19, Jan 2019
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Service Sector
In News: Inaugurating the ninth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit here, prime minister said the country was ready to do business like never before;…
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Inflation Volatility is a challenge
19, Jan 2019
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Service Sector
In News: Amid a growing demand for a reduction in interest rate in the upcoming monetary policy review scheduled for February 7, Reserve Bank of…
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India Flays Pakistan SC on Gil Git – Baltistan
19, Jan 2019
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Bi-Lateral Relations
Context: India on Friday summoned a Pakistani diplomat and protested against a recent order of the Supreme Court of Pakistan that brought the region of…
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ECI reaffirms Non – Tamperability of EVMs
19, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? In wake of rumours about EVMs tampering and manipulating, ECI rules out all such possibilities. EVMs: The ECI-EVMs are stand-alone machines designed…
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INDIAN ECONOMY EXPECTED TO GROW AT 7.5% IN 2019-20
18, Jan 2019
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WTO, Industrial Economics
In News Indian economy is expected to grow at a higher at 7.5 per cent in 2019-20 on account of steady improvement in major sectors,…
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MOU between India and Kuwait on recruitment of Domestic Workers
18, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and…
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START-UPS SEEKING ANGEL TAX EXEMPTION GET RELIEF
18, Jan 2019
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WTO, Industrial Economics
In News The government simplified the process for startups seeking exemption from angel tax notices by eliminating the need for a certification from an inter-ministerial…
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RUPEE PACT WITH IRAN TO AID PHARMA EXPORTS
18, Jan 2019
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Bi-Lateral Relations
In News The Indian pharma industry now has an opportunity to increase exports to Iran, following a rupee payment mechanism agreed upon recently by India…
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SC RECORDS HOW THE BAR GIRLS TOOK ON MAHARASHTRA GOVERNMENT
18, Jan 2019
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Judiciary
Context The 100-page judgment of the Supreme Court delivered on Thursday records for posterity how the Bharatiya Bar Girls Union of women working as dancers,…
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International Stock Taking Conference on Tiger Conservation
18, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The 3rd Stock Taking Conference on Tiger Conservation was inaugurated in New Delhi. Third in a series of Stock Taking Conferences, this…
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India ranks 80th on Global Talent Competitive Index 2019
18, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Global Talent Competitive Index (GTCI) for 2019 was recently released. India’s Progress: At 80th rank, India moves up one position on the…
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Creation of the National Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
18, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the creation of National Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate…
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Bharat Parv 2019
18, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with other central Ministries is organizing the 4th edition of ‘Bharat Parv’ event showcasing the spirit…
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World Integrated Medicine Forum 2019
17, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Union Ministry for AYUSH will inaugurate the 2nd World Integrated Medicine Forum 2019 on the ‘Regulation of Homeopathic Medical Products; Advancing global…
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Just a day to process IT Returns
17, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
In News: The processing time of income tax returns could well take only a day, as compared to 63 days now, if a proposal approved…
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World Diet Plan
17, Jan 2019
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International Policies & Schemes
Context: With the ideal diet, your life would be less sweet but your lifespan would be longer. Cut consumption of sugar and red meat by…
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India and Japan conducted Disaster Control Exercise
16, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The Coast Guards of India and Japan undertook disaster control, search and rescue exercises off the coast of Yokohama in Japan. Highlights:…
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Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas – 2019
16, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The stage is all set for the beginning of 15th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas at Varanasi. The theme for PBD 2019…
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India’s GDP may Grow at 7.3% in 2018-19 says world bank
16, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
In News: India’s GDP is expected to grow at 3% in the fiscal year 2018-19, and 7.5% in the following two years, the World Bank…
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PCA Banks fate hangs on Q4 Show
15, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: The banks which are under the prompt corrective action (PCA) framework have been asked to provide an estimate of the quantum of provision…
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ENCOUNTER DEATHS IN U.P. A SERIOUS ISSUE, OBSERVES SC
15, Jan 2019
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Judiciary
Context The Supreme Court on Monday observed that a “very serious issue” has been raised in a petition seeking a CBI probe into 1,100 police…
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36 YEARS AFTER, GIRLS STILL FORCED INTO DEVADASI CUSTOM
15, Jan 2019
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Social Isuues
Context: With no will to enforce the 1982 Act, girls from marginalised communities in Karnataka are still trafficked Details: More than thirty-six years after the…
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Crocodylus palustris – a crocodile species that is being removed from the Narmada
15, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Gujarat Forest Department has started evacuating muggers from two ponds on the Sardar Sarovar Dam premises on the Narmada, to facilitate…
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National Museum of Indian Cinema
15, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? Hon’ble PM Modi has inaugurated the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) in Mumbai. National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC): The state-of-the-art…
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International Solar Alliance bank
14, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is going to propose a new bank exclusively for financing energy access to billions. ISA Bank: The…
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RBI Warns of NPA Spike in MUDRA Loans
14, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised a red flag over spike in non-performing assets (NPAs) under the government’s flagship scheme to…
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Govt. Plans Technology Centres for MSME
14, Jan 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) will develop 20 technology centres, along with extension centres across the country in another…
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India For Afghanistan Led peace Talks
14, Jan 2019
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Bi-Lateral Relations
What’s in the news? Swaraj’s statement goes against Army chief’s suggestion for talks with Taliban India supports the efforts of the government and the people…
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At Mini 2 Plus, India, U.S. Review Progress on pacts
14, Jan 2019
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Bi-Lateral Relations
What’s in the news? The two sides also exchanged notes on developments in the Indo-Pacific and the region. The Story India and the U.S. reviewed…
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NAIR Rues delay in Human spaceflight Plan
14, Jan 2019
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Space Technology
What’s in the news? Former ISRO chief attributes delay to political factors and changed priorities India could have put an astronaut in space in 2015…
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Train Hits Killed 49 Elephants in 3 Years
14, Jan 2019
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Bio Diversity
What’s in the News? In addition, 11 tigers and 13 lions died in railway and road accidents in the past three years In 2016, the…
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Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA)
14, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) is a support scheme of Odisha whose primary targets are small farmers, cultivators and…
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Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana
13, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY), the flagship scheme of the Union Government for employment generation, crossed the milestone of one…
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ISRO to launch satellite to help MHA in securing borders
12, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? A satellite will be launched by the ISRO exclusively for the Home Ministry to help it strengthen its frontiers with Pakistan and…
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Study on nitrogen pollution
12, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Eighteen research institutions in India are among a group of 50 institutions — called the South Asian Nitrogen Hub (SANH) — in…
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Bio – Jet fuel for Military Aircraft
12, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? After months of exhaustive ground and flight trials, the indigenous produced bio-fuel has been finally cleared for use by the premier airworthiness…
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Panel Pulls up Govt. for Diverting Coal Cess
12, Jan 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: The 42nd standing committee on energy in its report on stressed gas-based power plants tabled in Parliament January 2019 has pulled up the…
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Women bought a Third of Life Policies sold in 2017-18
12, Jan 2019
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Service Sector
In News: Almost a third of the 2.82 crore life insurance policies sold during 2017-18 in the country has been bought by women, according to…
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Industrial Growth Falls to 17-Month Low
12, Jan 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: Industrial output growth dropped to a 17-month low of 0.5 percent in November on account of contraction in manufacturing sector, particularly consumer and…
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Will Not Accept High – Value Indian Currency, Says Nepal
12, Jan 2019
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Bi-Lateral Relations
Context: Upset over continued delays by New Delhi in exchanging demonetised currency, Nepal says it will not accept high-value Indian notes until the government gives…
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AI beats Doctors at detecting early stage Cervical Cancer
12, Jan 2019
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Healthy Related Invention
Context: Artificial intelligence may be poised to wipe out cervical cancer, after a study showed on Thursday that computer algorithms can detect pre-cancerous lesions far…
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ISRO Cranks up GAGANYAAN Project
12, Jan 2019
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Space Technology
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said work on ‘Gaganyaan’, the project to send a manned mission to space by 2022, would start soon…
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No Pause in Climate change: Study
12, Jan 2019
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Pollution & Waste Management
Context: The research says the world’s oceans are heating up at an accelerating pace as global warming threatens a diverse range of marine life and…
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National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018 – 2023)
12, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has drafted a five-year action plan for addressing the problem of drug and substance abuse…
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Global alliance of companies to eliminate plastic waste
11, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? An alliance of global companies launched a new organisation to help eliminate plastic waste, especially in the ocean. Alliance to End Plastic…
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Market Risk, Economic Growth to Drive Gold Demand in 2019: WGC
11, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
In News: Increased market uncertainty and expansion of protectionist economic policies will make gold increasingly attractive as a hedge in 2019, says the latest report…
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RBI Notifies Deferment of Capital Buffer Norms
11, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: The Reserve Bank of India deferred the implementation of the last tranche of Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB) by a year. What is Capital…
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GST Burden on Small Business eased
11, Jan 2019
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Service Sector
In News: The GST Council in its 32nd meeting the last before the Budget took a slew of decisions aimed at reducing the tax and…
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Waive off Road Tax for Electric Vehicles, Centre urges states
11, Jan 2019
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Service Sector
Context: The Centre urged states and Union Territories to waive off the road tax for all electric vehicles (EVs) and to give their feedback for…
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Triple Talaq ordinance to be Re-Promulgated
11, Jan 2019
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Parliament
Context: The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to re-promulgate the ordinance making the practice of instant triple talaq a criminal offence. Details: The earlier ordinance…
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Bid to curb Pollution, Govt Launched NCAP Scheme for 102 Cities
11, Jan 2019
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Pollution & Waste Management
Context: Looking beyond national capital which invariably gets wider attention on critical issue of air pollution, the Centre launched a comprehensive pan-India air pollution abatement…
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Womaniya on Government e Marketplace’ initiative National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018 – 2023)
11, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Union Government on January 14, 2019 launched the ‘Womaniya on Government e Marketplace (GeM)’, an initiative to enable women entrepreneurs and…
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GANGAJAL PROJECT
10, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in news? Giving a major push to develop and enhance Tourism infrastructure in…
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First India – Central Asia Dialogue to be held in Uzbekistan
10, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The first India-Central Asia Dialogue will be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan and will be co-chaired by India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM). Highlights:…
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Tokensation may aid safe Digital Transactions
10, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to allow card payment providers to offer tokenization services will ensure the safety of digital transactions…
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Great Indian Bustard may be extinct soon
10, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The GIB’s last remnant wild population of about 50 in Jaisalmer district accounts for 95% of its total world population. No progress…
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When the hills fall silent
10, Jan 2019
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Disaster Manage Unit
[su_row] [su_column size="1/2" center="no" class=""] A year ago, Kurangani, a village in the district of Theni, was teeming with people from cities like Chennai and…
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Private Consumption, A $6 Trillion Opportunity
10, Jan 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: Domestic private consumption that accounts for a major portion of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to develop into a $6 trillion…
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Small Farmers Agri – Business Consortium
10, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
Why in News? The Government established Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) as a Society in January 1994 to facilitate agri-business ventures by catalysing private investment…
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TEHRAN Proposes a new Regional Forum for west Asia
10, Jan 2019
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International Policies & Schemes
Context: Iran has proposed a new platform for regional peace building as a diplomatic initiative to address the lingering conflicts and mistrust in the Gulf…
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U.K. to Test Immigration proposals in India
10, Jan 2019
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India Bilateral Cooperation
Context: The immigration plans aim to create a level-playing field for EU and non-EU workers, basing immigration opportunities on skills levels rather than which part…
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Satellite Images help Assess Poverty
10, Jan 2019
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Information Technology
Details: High-resolution satellite data can precisely assess the status of poverty at household level in rural areas of developing countries, according to a study. According…
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Performance Grading Index (PGI)
10, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The PGI is for the purpose of grading States and UTs on their performance across 70 indicators on school education. Highlights: The…
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National Youth Parliament Festival 2019
10, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports launched the National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 at New Delhi, thereby beginning the…
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NEW DISCOVERED SMALL FIELD BID ROUND POLICY
09, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc Why in news? Gross estimated revenue of Rs.45000 crore is anticipated under Discovered Small…
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Tripura launches Sustainable Catchment Forest Management Project
09, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb launched the Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project which is undertaken with the assistance of JICA…
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Panel asks Government to ease norms for Cargo movement, Improve Logistics sector
09, Jan 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: Bibek Debroy-led Logistics Development Committee has suggested creation of an independent logistics department within commerce ministry entrusted with the responsibility to develop a…
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Hardware exports poised to Grow 7-8%
09, Jan 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: Hardware exports are poised to reverse the declining trend of the past few years with a 7-8% growth this fiscal, according the Electronics…
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Irrigation Projects Delayed to Jump in Costs: CAG
09, Jan 2019
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Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
Context: Tardy implementation of projects under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) between 2008-2017 led to an almost threefold jump in the cost of these…
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SC sets aside Delhi HC ruling against Monsanto
09, Jan 2019
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Judiciary
Context: Providing relief to agri-sector major Monsanto, the Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside a Delhi High Court (DHC) order invalidating Monsanto Technology’s patents on…
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NASA’S Probe Discovers a New Planet
09, Jan 2019
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Space Technology
Context: NASA’s latest planet-hunting probe has discovered a new world outside our solar system, orbiting a dwarf star 53 light years away. Details: This is…
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Web Wonder Women Campaign
09, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development on January 9, 2018 launched an online campaign, ‘Web - Wonder Women’ also known…
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Launch of Sino – Indian Digital Collaboration Plaza
08, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The Sino-Indian Digital Collaboration Plaza (SIDCOP), an initiative to bring Indian IT companies and Chinese enterprises closer to each other on a…
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INDIA-MYANMAR-THAILAND TRILATERAL HIGHWAY
08, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? The 1360 km long highway project is an initiative pertaining to…
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SOUTH ASIAN NITROGEN HUB” RESEARCH PROJECT
08, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology Why in news? The British Government has announced a research project- South Asian Nitrogen Hub to study nitrogen pollution in…
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Census of Estuarine Crocodiles
08, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? The number of crocodiles rose to 1742 from last year’s census of 1698 in the Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district.…
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OALP – II Auctions
08, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: The government is expecting about ₹40,000 crore of investment in the 14 blocks it put up on auction for prospecting of oil and…
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GDP to Grow at 7.2% for FY19
08, Jan 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: The government has projected GDP growth for the full year 2018-19 to come in at 7.2%, which implies that growth in the second…
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Navy to set up New Air base in Port Blair
08, Jan 2019
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Defence Technology
Context: The Navy to commission a new airbase 100 miles north of Port Blair in the strategically located Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Details: Upon commission,…
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Animals begin to arrive at Wayanad Sanctuary
08, Jan 2019
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Ecology Eco System
Context: With the rise in mercury in the Nilgiri Biosphere, the seasonal migration of wild animals from wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to…
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Gas Hydrates Produced Under ‘SPACE’ Conditions
08, Jan 2019
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Pollution & Waste Management
Context: Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have experimentally shown that methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) can exist as gas hydrates at temperatures…
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Recombinant ELISA Kits
08, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers released recombinant Enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay (ELISA) kits: one for Glanders and other for Equine Infectious…
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WORLD ECONOMIC SITUATION AND PROSPECTS 2019
08, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in news? The United Nations report…
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RENUKAJI MULTIPURPOSE DAM PROJECT
08, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in News? An agreement for Renukaji Dam Multipurpose Project will be signed among…
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“ONE FAMILY ONE JOB” SCHEME
07, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Development & Employment Why in News? Sikkim has recently launched the ‘One Family One Job’ scheme which entitles one government job…
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SEA VIGIL
07, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 2: Internal Security Why in news? The first coastal defence Exercise Sea Vigil, conducted by the Navy and Coast Guard, in close coordination with…
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ARMOURED SYSTEMS COMPLEX (ASC)
07, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 3: Internal Security Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Armoured Systems Complex (ASC), developed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at Hazira…
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FREIGHT SUBSIDY SCHEME (FSS) 2013
07, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc Why in News? In order to facilitate the process of industrialization in hilly, remote…
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Conference on micro irrigation
07, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India is organizing the 9th International Micro Irrigation Conference on Modern…
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NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
07, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in news? NITI Aayog published the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence. Key findings of the report: Opportunities and economic impact of Artificial Intelligence for…
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ISRO’s PSLV C- 44 LAUNCH
07, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology Why in News? Isro's PSLV-C44 lifted off from…
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MGNREGA Scheme Faces Fund Shortage
07, Jan 2019
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Schemes
Context: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act scheme is facing a severe fund crunch, with 99% of money allocated already exhausted three months…
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First Swadesh Darshan Project in Meghalaya
07, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, inaugurated the project “Development of North East Circuit: Umiam (Lake View) – U Lum Sohpetbneng- Mawdiangdiang –…
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India Fifth in Renewable Power capacity
07, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
In News: As per Global status Report – 2018 of REN21 (Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century), India ranked fifth in renewable power…
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GST can boost direct, Indirect Tax Collections
07, Jan 2019
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Taxes and Taxation
In News: The fact that the government is increasingly dependent on tax revenue, especially indirect taxes, to meet its fiscal requirements is not a cause…
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The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill – 2019
07, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Bill has been formulated recognizing the need for regulation of the use and application of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) technology, for establishing…
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Tribals of west Bengal Battling Food Scarcity: Study
07, Jan 2019
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Parliament
Context: Two months after the West Bengal government denied any food scarcity as a possible cause of death of seven persons from a tribal community,…
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Scientists Boost Plant Yield by 40%
07, Jan 2019
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Context: Researchers have found a way to boost the plant growth genetically. Details: Scientists have confirmed 40% increase in tobacco plant productivity using their genetic…
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Scientists Unearth Aisa’s First Fossil Dioscorea Yam Leaf
07, Jan 2019
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Bio Diversity
Details: A quaint fossilised leaf is one of the most recent finds throwing light on India's past. The leaf fossil is the first of Dioscorea…
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REWEAVE – E-COMMERCE PLATFORM
07, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? Microsoft India launched a new e-commerce platform 're-weave.in' under project ReWeave to aid handloom weavers. Highlights: The e-commerce platform…
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SAKHI ONE STOP CENTRE
07, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 2: Governance | Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these scheme Why in…
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Raisina Dialogue
06, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Admiral Christophe Prazuck, Chief of the Naval Staff, French Navy is visiting India from 06 Jan 19 in conjunction with Raisina Dialogue…
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9th NATIONAL VOTERS’ DAY
06, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity
GS 2: Polity Why in news? The country will celebrate the 9th National Voters’ Day (NVD) on 25th January 2019 at more than six lakh…
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Shifting north magnetic pole
06, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Rapid shifts in the Earth’s north magnetic pole are forcing researchers to make an early update to a model that helps navigation…
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Indus Food 2019
06, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? INDUS FOOD-II with the theme of ‘World Food Supermarket’ will be held on 14th and 15th January, 2019, at India Expo Mart,…
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IAFTX- 2019
06, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? The joint exercise named ‘India-Africa…
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New national policy for domestic workers
06, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? According to National Sample Survey (NSSO Statistics-2011-2012, 68th round) it is estimated 39 lakh people are employed as domestic workers by private…
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Menstrual Hygie ne for Adolescent Girls Scheme
06, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? To address the need of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls residing primarily in rural areas, Government of India is supporting the Menstrual…
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INDIA SET TO BECOME THIRD-LARGEST CONSUMER MARKET: WEF
05, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? India is set to become the third-largest consumer market behind only the US and China and consumer spending in…
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IIT-HYDERABAD TO LAUNCH FULL-FLEDGED BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
05, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Why in News? The Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad…
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RBI ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR TOKENIZATION OF CARD TRANSACTIONS
05, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Mobilization of resources, Banking Why in News? Reserve Bank of India has released guidelines on tokenization for various card transactions, including…
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DIFFO BRIDGE
05, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 2: Internal Security Why in News? The Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the 426.60 m long 'Pre Stressed Concrete Box Girder' type Diffo…
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National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
05, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, launched a time-bound national level strategy for pan India implementation to tackle the increasing…
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National Workshop on Agri Export Policy
05, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Minister of State for Commerce & Industry hosted a workshop on new agri export policy. This is the first time that an…
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Precarious Family Milieu Forces children to Homes
05, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
Context: Most children at childcare institutions are not orphans, but belong to family structures that are unable to look after them such as those that…
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Science Communicators Meet
05, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? As a part of the on-going Indian Science Congress, 2019, Science Communicators’ Meet was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Law &…
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Open Defecation Continues Unbated
05, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
Context: New research on the impact of the Swachh Bharat Mission in the rural parts of four northern States shows that while open defecation has…
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Women’s Share in Deposits, Loans Inching UP: RBI Study
05, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: The share of women in total credit and aggregate deposits of individuals increased further to 20.4 per cent and 32.8 per cent, respectively,…
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SEBI Tweaks norms for commodity exchanges
05, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: Commodity derivatives exchanges will now have to disclose the quantum of trading done by farmers and other commodity market participants like millers and…
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Rising GDP not enough to counter sharp rise in CAD
05, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: A Reserve Bank of India study has warned that a crude oil price shock will lead to surge in inflation or fiscal deficit…
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China Develops its own ‘Mother of All Bombs’: Report
05, Jan 2019
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India and its Neighbour
Context: China has developed a massive bomb, said to be the country’s answer to the US-built ‘Mother of All Bombs’, the most powerful non-nuclear weapon,…
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Chinese Lunar Rover Named as ‘YUTU 2’
05, Jan 2019
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Defence Technology
Context: China has named the lunar rover, successfully deployed to carry out a string of experiments on the unexplored far side of the moon, as…
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NGT Says Notification on Ground Water
05, Jan 2019
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Bio Diversity
Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has termed the suggestion by Union Water Resources Ministry to have 'Water Conservation free' as "unsustainable" Details: The NGT…
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RBI FORMS DIGITAL PAYMENTS PANEL
04, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Mobilization of resources, Banking Why in news? The RBI has constituted a high-level committee headed by former chairman of the UIDAI…
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India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations
04, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? India and Pakistan has exchanged for the 28th consecutive year a list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral agreement that prohibits…
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BHOOMI RASHI PORTAL
04, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc Why in news? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has recently launched the…
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YARN BANK SCHEME
04, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Why in News? To avoid…
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CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT BILL, 2016
04, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity
GS 2: Polity Why in news? The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 recommended that the Assam government should help…
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Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2019
04, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2019 recently released shows that only few countries have started working towards limiting global warming below…
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UNNATI– UNISPACE NANOSATELLITE ASSEMBLY & TRAINING PROGRAMME
04, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology. Why in News? Union Minister of State for…
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CABINET NOD TO INTEGRATED E-FILING AND CENTRALISED PROCESSING CENTRE
04, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in news? The Union Cabinet has…
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Year End Review of Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – Nationa l Rural Livelihoods Mission
04, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) seeks to reach out to 8-9 crore rural poor households and organize one woman…
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CIC gets four Informa tion Commissioners
04, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The government has appointed four new Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission. Central Information Commission: The Central Information Commission has been…
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Printing of ₹2,000 notes reduced to minimum
04, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: The printing of Rs. 2,000 banknotes, introduced post-demonetization in November 2016, has been reduced to the "minimum" by the Reserve Bank. Explained: Soon after the…
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House Panel recommends to ease capital requirements for banks
04, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: A parliamentary panel asked the central bank to ease its rules on capital requirements for banks so that they can increase lending. Explained: In a…
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Child Care homes don’t paint a Rosy Picture
04, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
Context: A pan-India survey of childcare institutions (CCI) conducted by the Centre has highlighted poor safety and security measures, inadequate monitoring of these facilities, and…
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Many Swachh Bharat Toilets Defunct, Unusable: MP’S Panel
04, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
Context: Many toilets constructed under the Swachh Bharat Mission have already become defunct and unusable, according to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development. Details:…
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Improved Light combat Aircraft gets green Light for Production
04, Jan 2019
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Defence Technology
Context: Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas progressed towards manufacture in an enhanced, battle standard format. Details: The LCA is being designed and developed by the…
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China’s Change – 4 Lunar Rover Lands on Moon’s far side, sends back images
04, Jan 2019
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Space Technology
Context: China’s Chang’e-4 lunar rover scripted history on January 3 when it made the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the moon and…
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USE OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY REPORT IN BORDER MANAGEMENT
03, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 2: Internal Security Why in news? Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the report of a task force created by MHA to identify…
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Merchant Exporters to get Interest Equalisation Scheme
03, Jan 2019
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Schemes
In News: The government has decided to provide 3% interest subsidy to merchant exporters to enhance flow of funds for them with a view to…
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Economy on Track to Maintain High growth
03, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
In News: The Indian economy is projected to be the fastest-growing major economy in the current year and upcoming fiscal 2019-20, the Finance Ministry said…
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RBI ‘EYES’ Solution to read Denominations
03, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: In a bid to help the visually challenged, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is scouting for a digital solution that can identify…
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Taiwan’s Unification with china is inevitable says XI
03, Jan 2019
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International Organizations
Context: Taiwan’s unification with the mainland is “inevitable”, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, warning against any efforts to promote the island’s independence and saying…
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China Building ‘Advanced’ Warships for Pak. Report
03, Jan 2019
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International Organizations
Context: China is building the first of four “most advanced” naval warships for Pakistan as part of a major bilateral arms deal to ensure among…
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HC Stays Ban on Online Sale of Drugs
03, Jan 2019
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Governance
Context: A Division Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday stayed the operation of a single judge’s December 17 order banning online sale of…
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Breedings Season Proves Fatal for Olive Ridleys
03, Jan 2019
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Plant / Animal Species
Context: Many of the first batch of olive ridley turtles that chose the Andhra Pradesh coast for the annual breeding season have died before they…
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VOTER AWARENESS FORUMS FOR PROMOTING AWARENESS ON ELECTORAL PROCESS
03, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity
GS 2: Polity | Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act Why in News? Voter Awareness Forums will be set up in Ministries, Government…
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Exotic Tress Eating up Western Ghats Grasslands
03, Jan 2019
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Plant / Animal Species
Context: There is a loss of grasslands in Western Ghats due to presence of exotic species. Details: Though grassland afforestation using pine, acacia and eucalyptus…
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PARIVESH – Portal for environmental clearance
03, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? An ambitious web-based single-window system ‘Parivesh’ will be rolled-out at state levels by January 15, bringing an end to the clearance nightmare…
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NEW DELHI INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE BILL
03, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity
GS 2: Polity | Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Why in News? The Lok Sabha has passed the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill 2018.…
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DD SCIENCE AND INDIA SCIENCE.
03, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Why in News? The Department of Science and…
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AMENDMENT TO THE TRADE UNIONS ACT, 1926 TO MAKE PROVISIONS REGARDING RECOGNITION OF TRADE UNIONS
03, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity
GS 2: Polity | Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections Why in news? The Union Cabinet…
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Centre to introduce Commercial Space Activities Bill
03, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Centre is likely to introduce a Bill to commercialise space activities in the budget session this year. Space Activities Bill 2017:…
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Test-current affairs
02, Jan 2019
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Current Affairs
Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted, after visiting the nuclear test site in Pokhran that "The future of India’s ‘No First Use’ policy on nuclear…
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Parliamentary Panel Flags Neglect of Western Ghats
02, Jan 2019
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Parliament
Context: Over 56,000 km of ecologically sensitive areas in the Western Ghats could not be earmarked as ‘no-go’ zones due to State governments’ ‘insensitivity’, a…
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NASA Spacecraft Zips Past Ultima Thule
02, Jan 2019
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Space Technology
Context: A NASA spacecraft 'New Horizons' flew past the most distant world ever studied by humankind, Ultima Thule, a frozen relic of the early solar…
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Ganga water quality has improved, Govt. Tells RS
02, Jan 2019
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Climate change and its impacts
Context: The water quality of the Ganga in 2018 has “improved over last year”, according to a written statement in the Rajya Sabha. Details: The…
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Cinereous Vulture Sighted in Jharkhand
02, Jan 2019
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Plant / Animal Species
Context: It is considered as rare sight to visualize the bird in Jharkhand, as it would not extend beyond Rajasthan normally Details: It is usually…
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Pakistan to issue Panda Bonds to raise capital in China
02, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The government of Pakistan has decided to launch Panda Bonds to raise loans from Chinese capital markets. Highlights: Launching of Panda Bonds…
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FASTags
02, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? To ensure easier availability of FASTags, Indian Highways Management Company Ltd.…
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INS KOHASSA
02, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 2: Internal Security Why in News? Naval Air Station (NAS) Shibpur will be commissioned as INS Kohassa by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil…
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Shift to Tobacco Farming
02, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) had made budgetary allocations from 2015-16 onwards as Central share under Crop Diversification…
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THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED TRIBES) ORDER (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2018’ FOR REVISION IN LIST OF SCHEDULED TRIBES OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH
02, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity / Governance
Polity/Governance Why in news? The Union Cabinet (chaired by Prime Minister) has approved the introduction of The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2018 in…
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ULTIMA THULE: FARTHEST OBJECT EVER VISITED
02, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Why in news? Recently NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft…
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GST Collections Dipped for Second Month in a Row
02, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
In News: Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections continued to slide downwards for the second straight month, falling to Rs 94,726 crore in December (for…
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RBI Unveils Loan Recast Scheme for Small Units
02, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a one-time restructuring scheme for stressed loan accounts of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), one…
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SAKSHAM 2019
02, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy Why in News? ‘Saksham’, an annual high intensity one-month long people-centric mega campaign of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA)…
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Cabinet approves high level committee to implement Clause 6 of Assam Accord
02, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Union Cabinet approved the setting up of a High Level Committee for implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord and…
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ISRO’S New Station in Bhutan to Counter China’s Tibet Facility
02, Jan 2019
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India Bilateral Cooperation
In News: India is setting up a satellite tracking and data reception centre in the Himalayan state of Bhutan that will also strategically serve to…
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SETTING UP OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY PARK AND MUSEUMS
01, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Why in News? The ISRO (Department of Space) has planned…
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FREEDOM OF LITERATURE BILL 2018
01, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity
Polity: Why in News? In a private member Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has suggested far-reaching amendments to…
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RAILWAY SETS OUT NEW RULES FOR SECURITY CHECKS
01, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? Railways is planning to seal stations just like airports and passengers…
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DEFENCE INDIA STARTUP CHALLENGE
01, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 2: Internal Security Why in news? An innovation ecosystem for Defence titled Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) was launched in April 2018. iDEX is…
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INDIAN BRIDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IBMS)
01, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has inventoried 1,72,517 bridges/structures…
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Green – AG project
01, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? The government has launched a Global Environment Facility (GEF) assisted project namely, “Green – Ag: Transforming Indian Agriculture for global environment benefits…
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Eight New Unicorns Emerge In 2018
01, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
In News: The year saw the emergence of eight new ‘unicorns,’ or start-ups valued at more than $1 billion, according to Venture Intelligence. These include…
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RBI Reserves Ratio Among the Highest
01, Jan 2019
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Banking
In News: Analysis of the balance sheets of the central banks of 10 comparable economies shows that the RBI's reserves as a percentage of its…
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SETTING UP OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY PARK AND MUSEUMS
01, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Why in News? The ISRO (Department of Space) has planned…
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Core sector growth slows to 16-month low in November
01, Jan 2019
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
In News: Core sector growth slowed to 3.5% in November, the slowest in 16 months, from 4.8% in October, due in large part to a…
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ASI Declared 6 Monuments of National Importance In 2018
01, Jan 2019
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Miscellaneous
Context: A total of six monuments are declared by ASI to be of national importance. Details: The six monuments are: 125-year-old Old High Court Building…
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AFSPA to continue in Nagaland
01, Jan 2019
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Internal Security
Context: The entire State of Nagaland has been declared ‘disturbed area’ for six more months, till June-end, under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1976.…
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Review Hearing in open court Rare
01, Jan 2019
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Judiciary
Context: The decision of a five-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to have an open court hearing of the review petitions…
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ISRO launches Samwad with Students on New Year Day
01, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched a new platform called ‘Samwad with Students’ on January 1, 2018 in Bengaluru, as part…
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