Weekly Current Affairs Mains (13th to 19th Aug, 2019) Topic : Space Activities Bill Topic in Syllabus: General Studies Paper 2: Indian Governance Context: India has successfully demonstrated its space prowess for a while now. However, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has monopolized this sector for a very long time. For India to […]
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Weekly Current Affairs Prelims (10th to 18th Aug, 2019) (Info graphic summary at the end) Topic : Perseid Meteor Shower Topic in Syllabus: Science & Technology Background: The cosmic debris are the remnants of comets — great frigid chunks of matter that leave behind dirty trails of rocks and ice that linger long after the comets […]
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Weekly Current Affairs Mains (6th to 12th Aug, 2019) Topic : Fiscal wheels must also roll in order to make monetary policy effective Topic in Syllabus: General Studies Paper 3: Indian Economy Context : Through four successive reductions in this calendar year, RBI has reduced the repo rate by 110 basis points to […]
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Weekly Current Affairs Prelims (2nd to 9th Aug, 2019) (Info graphic summary at the end) Topic : SANKALP Scheme Topic in Syllabus: Schemes & Programmes Context: Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) project focuses on skill development. It is programme of ‘Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship’. It is an outcome […]
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Weekly Current Affairs Mains (30th July to 5th Aug, 2019) Topic : Article 370 Abrogated Topic in Syllabus: General Studies Paper 2: Indian Polity On 5th of August 2019, the President of India promulgated the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019. The order effectively abrogates the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under […]
Read MoreWeekly Current Affairs Prelims (26th July to 1st Aug, 2019) (Info graphic summary at the end) Topic: Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Topic in Syllabus: Indian Society – Education Context: The Union Budget, 2018-19, has proposed to treat school education holistically without segmentation from pre-nursery to Class 12. Samagra Shiksha – an overarching programme for the […]
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Weekly Current Affairs Mains (23rd to 29th July, 2019) Topic : Faceless tax scrutiny assessment Topic in Syllabus: General Studies Paper 3: Indian Economy Context: An important announcement in the finance minister’s budget speech pertains to the introduction of a system of faceless tax scrutiny assessment.. Read More (Click Here) Topic […]
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Weekly Current Affairs Prelims (18th to 25th July, 2019) (Info graphic Summary at the end) Topic : Decriminalising Abortion Topic in Syllabus: Indian Society Context : The Supreme Court on Monday admitted a writ petition seeking to decriminalise abortion and allowing women the right to exercise their reproductive choice. About the Current Provisions regarding Abortion […]
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Weekly Current Affairs Mains (15th to 22nd July, 2019) Topic : National Digital Health Topic in Syllabus: General Studies Paper 2: Indian Governance Context: To strengthen Digital India and accelerate the efforts towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Union health ministry has released the National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB) report. Read More (Click Here) […]
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Weekly Current Affairs Prelims (10th to 17th July, 2019) (Info graphic Summary at the end) Topic: Kerala to hold women startup summit Topic in Syllabus: Indian Economy Context: The Kerala Startup Mission(KSUM) is hosting the Women Startup Summit on August 1,2019. Key Points: The summit will be held in association with the Indian […]
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