lawyers, sociologists and social workers.
• This body of people is available for the person enrolled in the study. They also monitor the trial and will take a call on compensation in case of any adverse event.
• This body of people is available for the person enrolled in the study. They also monitor the trial and will take a call on compensation in case of any adverse event.
Prime Minister Research Fellows Scheme
▪️The Union Cabinet has approved implementation of Prime Minister’s Research Fellows (PMRF) Scheme for doctoral students pursuing research in areas related to technology. It aims to realize importance of innovation and technology for progress and development of the nation.
✔️ Prime Minister’s Research Fellows (PMRF) Scheme
▪️The fellowship scheme was announced in the Budget Speech 2018-19. It will be implemented for period of seven years beginning 2018-19 at total cost of Rs. 1650 crore.
▪️Under it, best students who have completed or are in final year of B. Tech/Integrated M.Tech / M.Sc courses in Science and Technology streams from IISc/IITs/IISERs/ NITs/IIITs will be offered direct admission in PhD programme in IITs/IISc. Maximum of 3000 Fellows would be selected in three year period, beginning 2018-19.
▪️Monthly fellowship: Selected students through selection process laid down in PMRF Guidelines will be offered monthly fellowship of Rs.70,000 for first two years, Rs.75,000 for 3rd year and Rs.80,000 in 4th and 5th years.
▪️Research grant: Each selected fellow students will be also provided research grant of Rs.2.00 lakh for period of 5 years to cover their foreign travel expenses for presenting research papers in international conferences and seminars.
✔️ Significance
▪️The scheme will help tapping talent pool of country for carrying out research indigenously in cutting edge science and technology domains. Use Telegram Channel DailyGKZone for update, The research undertaken by fellows under this scheme will address national priorities at one hand and shortage of quality faculty in premier educational institutions of country on the other.
▪️The Union Cabinet has approved implementation of Prime Minister’s Research Fellows (PMRF) Scheme for doctoral students pursuing research in areas related to technology. It aims to realize importance of innovation and technology for progress and development of the nation.
✔️ Prime Minister’s Research Fellows (PMRF) Scheme
▪️The fellowship scheme was announced in the Budget Speech 2018-19. It will be implemented for period of seven years beginning 2018-19 at total cost of Rs. 1650 crore.
▪️Under it, best students who have completed or are in final year of B. Tech/Integrated M.Tech / M.Sc courses in Science and Technology streams from IISc/IITs/IISERs/ NITs/IIITs will be offered direct admission in PhD programme in IITs/IISc. Maximum of 3000 Fellows would be selected in three year period, beginning 2018-19.
▪️Monthly fellowship: Selected students through selection process laid down in PMRF Guidelines will be offered monthly fellowship of Rs.70,000 for first two years, Rs.75,000 for 3rd year and Rs.80,000 in 4th and 5th years.
▪️Research grant: Each selected fellow students will be also provided research grant of Rs.2.00 lakh for period of 5 years to cover their foreign travel expenses for presenting research papers in international conferences and seminars.
✔️ Significance
▪️The scheme will help tapping talent pool of country for carrying out research indigenously in cutting edge science and technology domains. Use Telegram Channel DailyGKZone for update, The research undertaken by fellows under this scheme will address national priorities at one hand and shortage of quality faculty in premier educational institutions of country on the other.
Goods and Services Tax (GST) refers to the single unified tax created by amalgamating a large number of Central and State taxes presently applicable in India.
The salient features of GST are as under:
- GST comes under the broad spectrum of what is known as Value Added Tax which provides for
input credits and taxes only the value addition that happened in the process of production / provision
of service.
- GST would be applicable on supply of goods or services as against the present concept of tax on the
manufacture or on sale of goods or on provision of services.
- GST would be a destination based tax as against the present concept of origin based tax. i.e, tax is
imposed at the point of consumption.
- It would be a dual GST with the Centre and the States simultaneously levying it on a common base.
- The Centre would levy and collect the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on all inter-State supply of goods and services. There will be seamless flow of input tax credit from one State to
another. Proceeds of IGST will be apportioned among the States.
- Import of goods or services would be treated as inter-State supplies and therefore, would be subject to IGST in addition to the applicable customs duties. In other words, all imported goods will be charged integrated tax (IGST) which is equivalent to Central GST + State GST. This will bring equality with taxation on local products.
With reference to Goods and Services Tax (GST), consider the following statements:
1. It is a type of value added tax.
2. The tax under GST regime is imposed at
the point of consumption.
3. It is not applicable on imports of goods
and services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
The salient features of GST are as under:
- GST comes under the broad spectrum of what is known as Value Added Tax which provides for
input credits and taxes only the value addition that happened in the process of production / provision
of service.
- GST would be applicable on supply of goods or services as against the present concept of tax on the
manufacture or on sale of goods or on provision of services.
- GST would be a destination based tax as against the present concept of origin based tax. i.e, tax is
imposed at the point of consumption.
- It would be a dual GST with the Centre and the States simultaneously levying it on a common base.
- The Centre would levy and collect the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on all inter-State supply of goods and services. There will be seamless flow of input tax credit from one State to
another. Proceeds of IGST will be apportioned among the States.
- Import of goods or services would be treated as inter-State supplies and therefore, would be subject to IGST in addition to the applicable customs duties. In other words, all imported goods will be charged integrated tax (IGST) which is equivalent to Central GST + State GST. This will bring equality with taxation on local products.
With reference to Goods and Services Tax (GST), consider the following statements:
1. It is a type of value added tax.
2. The tax under GST regime is imposed at
the point of consumption.
3. It is not applicable on imports of goods
and services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Controversy over Article 35A
GS paper II
Why in News?
▪Recently a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC) by a Kashmiri woman, who has been denied the right to property in the state by virtue of Article 35A.
▪In its response, the court sent notices to the Centre and the state governments to address her plea.
▪The central government responded in SC that since Article 35A raises several "sensitive questions" so the point about its legality demands a "larger debate".
▪Earlier, an NGO, We the Citizens, had also challenged Article 35A in SC in 2014 on grounds that it was not added to the Constitution through amendment under Article 368. The case is pending in the Supreme Court.
Background
▪J&K became a part of India through instrument of accession signed by its ruler Hari Singh in October 1947.
▪After J&K's accession, Sheikh Abdullah (Sadr-i-Riyasat) negotiated J&K's political relationship with New Delhi, which led to the inclusion of Article 370 in the Constitution.
▪Article 370 guarantees special status to J&K, restricting Union's legislative powers to three areas: defence, foreign affairs and communications.
▪However, under the Delhi Agreement 1952 between Abdullah and JL Nehru, several provisions of the Constitution were extended to J&K via Presidential Order in 1954 including Article 35A.
What is Article 35A?
▪Article 35A was added to the Indian constitution through a presidential order of 1954 with the then J&K government's concurrence.
▪Article 35A allows the Jammu and Kashmir legislature to define the list of 'permanent residents' of the state, who are eligible to vote, work for the state government, own land, secure public employment and college admissions etc. Non-permanent residents are denied all these rights.
▪A woman from outside the state shall became a permanent resident on marrying a male permanent resident of the state but a daughter who is born state subject will lose the right on marrying an outsider.
What is the significance of Article 35A?
▪J&K's Constitution was framed in 1956 in which permanent residents law was defined. All persons born or settled within the state before 1911 or after having lawfully acquired immovable property resident in the state for not less than ten years prior to that date.
Permanent residents law prohibits non-permanent residents from permanent settlement in the state, acquiring immovable property, govt. jobs, scholarships and aid.
▪It was also interpreted as *discriminatory against J&K women.* It disqualified them from their state subject rights if they married non-permanent residents.
▪In a landmark judgment in October 2002, J&K High Court had held that women married to non-permanent residents will not lose their rights. ▪Though the children of such women will not have succession rights.
▪Article 370 in Part XXI of the Constitution grants a *special status to Jammu & Kashmir* (J&K). According to it all the provisions of the Constitution of India do not apply to J&K.
▪J&K is also the only state in the Indian Union which has its own *separate state Constitution.*
▪Part IV (dealing with *Directive Principles of State Policy*) and Part IVA (dealing with *Fundamental Duties*) are *not applicable to J&K*.
▪The term of the J&K
Assembly is six years unlike other Indian states assemblies.
GS paper II
Why in News?
▪Recently a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC) by a Kashmiri woman, who has been denied the right to property in the state by virtue of Article 35A.
▪In its response, the court sent notices to the Centre and the state governments to address her plea.
▪The central government responded in SC that since Article 35A raises several "sensitive questions" so the point about its legality demands a "larger debate".
▪Earlier, an NGO, We the Citizens, had also challenged Article 35A in SC in 2014 on grounds that it was not added to the Constitution through amendment under Article 368. The case is pending in the Supreme Court.
Background
▪J&K became a part of India through instrument of accession signed by its ruler Hari Singh in October 1947.
▪After J&K's accession, Sheikh Abdullah (Sadr-i-Riyasat) negotiated J&K's political relationship with New Delhi, which led to the inclusion of Article 370 in the Constitution.
▪Article 370 guarantees special status to J&K, restricting Union's legislative powers to three areas: defence, foreign affairs and communications.
▪However, under the Delhi Agreement 1952 between Abdullah and JL Nehru, several provisions of the Constitution were extended to J&K via Presidential Order in 1954 including Article 35A.
What is Article 35A?
▪Article 35A was added to the Indian constitution through a presidential order of 1954 with the then J&K government's concurrence.
▪Article 35A allows the Jammu and Kashmir legislature to define the list of 'permanent residents' of the state, who are eligible to vote, work for the state government, own land, secure public employment and college admissions etc. Non-permanent residents are denied all these rights.
▪A woman from outside the state shall became a permanent resident on marrying a male permanent resident of the state but a daughter who is born state subject will lose the right on marrying an outsider.
What is the significance of Article 35A?
▪J&K's Constitution was framed in 1956 in which permanent residents law was defined. All persons born or settled within the state before 1911 or after having lawfully acquired immovable property resident in the state for not less than ten years prior to that date.
Permanent residents law prohibits non-permanent residents from permanent settlement in the state, acquiring immovable property, govt. jobs, scholarships and aid.
▪It was also interpreted as *discriminatory against J&K women.* It disqualified them from their state subject rights if they married non-permanent residents.
▪In a landmark judgment in October 2002, J&K High Court had held that women married to non-permanent residents will not lose their rights. ▪Though the children of such women will not have succession rights.
▪Article 370 in Part XXI of the Constitution grants a *special status to Jammu & Kashmir* (J&K). According to it all the provisions of the Constitution of India do not apply to J&K.
▪J&K is also the only state in the Indian Union which has its own *separate state Constitution.*
▪Part IV (dealing with *Directive Principles of State Policy*) and Part IVA (dealing with *Fundamental Duties*) are *not applicable to J&K*.
▪The term of the J&K
Assembly is six years unlike other Indian states assemblies.
9 February 2018
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● Pon. Radhakrishnan inaugurates the Third Global Procurement Summit In New Delhi
● 1,86,777 Affordable Houses Sanctioned for Urban Poor Under Pmay(Urban)
● Rajnath Singh Release Book Titled “Mere Sapnon ka Bharat”
● The opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea
● Indra Nooyi appointed as first independent female Director of ICC
● NITI Aayog unveils Health Index for states, Kerala, Meghalaya top the list
● RK Singh Launches ASH TRACK Mobile App For Better Management Of Fly Ash
● South Central Railway Becomes 1st Rail Zone With 100% LED Lighting At Stations
● India Ranks 44th In Global Intellectual Property Index, US Tops
● Haryana emerges as first champion of Khelo India School Games with 38 gold medals
● Defence Ministry constitutes Vinay Sheel Oberoi Committee to expedite capital acquisition
● IndusInd Bank launched its new Sonic Identity, which is essentially a musical logo called 'MOGO',
● Hardayal Prasad Appointed SBI Card MD & CEO
● Abhilasha Kumari sworn-in as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
● Justice Antony Dominic sworn in as Chief Justice of Kerala
● NHAI to Launch Pilot Project “Pay as You Use” Tolling on Delhi-Mumbai Highway
● Prince Charles launches 10 Million $ education impact bond for India
● Rear Admiral Mukul Asthana takes over as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air)
● Bangladesh elects Abdul Hamid as president for second consecutive term .
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● Pon. Radhakrishnan inaugurates the Third Global Procurement Summit In New Delhi
● 1,86,777 Affordable Houses Sanctioned for Urban Poor Under Pmay(Urban)
● Rajnath Singh Release Book Titled “Mere Sapnon ka Bharat”
● The opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea
● Indra Nooyi appointed as first independent female Director of ICC
● NITI Aayog unveils Health Index for states, Kerala, Meghalaya top the list
● RK Singh Launches ASH TRACK Mobile App For Better Management Of Fly Ash
● South Central Railway Becomes 1st Rail Zone With 100% LED Lighting At Stations
● India Ranks 44th In Global Intellectual Property Index, US Tops
● Haryana emerges as first champion of Khelo India School Games with 38 gold medals
● Defence Ministry constitutes Vinay Sheel Oberoi Committee to expedite capital acquisition
● IndusInd Bank launched its new Sonic Identity, which is essentially a musical logo called 'MOGO',
● Hardayal Prasad Appointed SBI Card MD & CEO
● Abhilasha Kumari sworn-in as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
● Justice Antony Dominic sworn in as Chief Justice of Kerala
● NHAI to Launch Pilot Project “Pay as You Use” Tolling on Delhi-Mumbai Highway
● Prince Charles launches 10 Million $ education impact bond for India
● Rear Admiral Mukul Asthana takes over as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air)
● Bangladesh elects Abdul Hamid as president for second consecutive term .
How do Barcodes work?
Barcodes are a machine-readable way of writing letters and numbers. A laser is shone onto the barcode and the refl ected light can be interpreted by the barcode reader. There are many types of barcodes, but the ones most commonly found in supermarkets use a row of lines of different widths. The different widths represent diff erent numbers. In the UK many items are coded with a GTIN – Global Trade Item Number. This allows the manufacturer to print the barcode on the packages. The numbers are unique to that item. The barcode only has a number, but no product information. That is held in a database which the retailer can access at the point of sale. It also means that shops can set their own prices and change them easily.
Barcodes are a machine-readable way of writing letters and numbers. A laser is shone onto the barcode and the refl ected light can be interpreted by the barcode reader. There are many types of barcodes, but the ones most commonly found in supermarkets use a row of lines of different widths. The different widths represent diff erent numbers. In the UK many items are coded with a GTIN – Global Trade Item Number. This allows the manufacturer to print the barcode on the packages. The numbers are unique to that item. The barcode only has a number, but no product information. That is held in a database which the retailer can access at the point of sale. It also means that shops can set their own prices and change them easily.
PRASAD - Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive
✓Ministry/Department : Ministry of Tourism
✓Twelve cities identified for development under PRASAD are:
a. Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh),
b. Gaya(Bihar),
c. Dwaraka(Gujarat),
d. Amritsar(Punjab),
e. Ajmer(Rajasthan),
f. Kanchipuram(Tamil Nadu),
g. Vellankani(Tamil Nadu),
h. Puri(Odisha),
i. Varanasi(Uttar Prasesh),
j. Mathura(Uttar Pradesh),
k. Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) and
l. Kamakhya (Assam)
✓The criterion for selection of these cities is their rich heritage and cultural history.
✓Factual Information:
Started in 2015
Swadesh Darshan Scheme
✓Ministry/Department : Ministry of Tourism
✓Objective : To develop theme based tourist circuits in the country
✓Scheme:
(1). Tourist circuits will be developed on the principles of high tourist value, competitiveness and sustainability in an integrated manner
(2). They will be developed by synergizing efforts to focus on concerns and needs of all stakeholders to enrich tourist experience and enhance employment opportunities
(3). Under this scheme, 13 thematic circuits have been identified for development
(4). They are Buddhist Circuit, North-East India Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Desert Circuit, Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Tribal Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Ramayana Circuit and Heritage Circuit
(5). The scheme is 100% centrally funded for the project components undertaken for public funding
(6). It also leverages Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of Central Public Sector Undertakings and corporate sector
✓Recent Development:
Centre has approved the Sabarimala spiritual circuit under the scheme
✓Factual Information :
Launched in 2014-2015
✓Ministry/Department : Ministry of Tourism
✓Twelve cities identified for development under PRASAD are:
a. Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh),
b. Gaya(Bihar),
c. Dwaraka(Gujarat),
d. Amritsar(Punjab),
e. Ajmer(Rajasthan),
f. Kanchipuram(Tamil Nadu),
g. Vellankani(Tamil Nadu),
h. Puri(Odisha),
i. Varanasi(Uttar Prasesh),
j. Mathura(Uttar Pradesh),
k. Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) and
l. Kamakhya (Assam)
✓The criterion for selection of these cities is their rich heritage and cultural history.
✓Factual Information:
Started in 2015
Swadesh Darshan Scheme
✓Ministry/Department : Ministry of Tourism
✓Objective : To develop theme based tourist circuits in the country
✓Scheme:
(1). Tourist circuits will be developed on the principles of high tourist value, competitiveness and sustainability in an integrated manner
(2). They will be developed by synergizing efforts to focus on concerns and needs of all stakeholders to enrich tourist experience and enhance employment opportunities
(3). Under this scheme, 13 thematic circuits have been identified for development
(4). They are Buddhist Circuit, North-East India Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Desert Circuit, Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Tribal Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Ramayana Circuit and Heritage Circuit
(5). The scheme is 100% centrally funded for the project components undertaken for public funding
(6). It also leverages Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of Central Public Sector Undertakings and corporate sector
✓Recent Development:
Centre has approved the Sabarimala spiritual circuit under the scheme
✓Factual Information :
Launched in 2014-2015
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
(1). It is a proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the United States
(2). Aims to promote trade and multilateral economic growth
(3). Its main three broad areas are:
* market access;
* specific regulation; and
* broader rules and principles and modes of co-operation
(4). It is under negotiation
(1). It is a proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the United States
(2). Aims to promote trade and multilateral economic growth
(3). Its main three broad areas are:
* market access;
* specific regulation; and
* broader rules and principles and modes of co-operation
(4). It is under negotiation
Ayushman Bharat-Healthcare SCHEME
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The Government announced two major initiatives in health sector, as part of Ayushman Bharat programme. They are Health and Wellness Centre andNational Health Protection Scheme. In the Budget 2018-19 the Finance Minister said that this was aimed at making path breaking interventions to address health holistically, in primary, secondary and tertiary care systems, covering both prevention and health promotion.
Background
Funding for healthcare has been a major concern in the country. After decades of independence we still lag behind in addressing healthcare delivery across the length and breadth of the country.Under the existing Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY), poor families get an annual coverage of ₹30,000. RSBY will be subsumed under National Health Protection Scheme. Several State governments have implemented or supplemented health protection schemes that provide varying coverage. Ayushman Bharat programme builds on these schemes.
Health and Wellness Centre
The National Health Policy, 2017 has envisioned Health and Wellness Centres as the foundation of India’s health system. Under this 1.5 lakh centres will bring health care system closer to the homes of people.These centres will provide comprehensive health care, including for non-communicable diseases and maternal and child health services. These centres will also provide free essential drugs and diagnostic services. The Budget has allocated Rs.1200 crore for this flagship programme. Contribution of private sector through CSR and philanthropic institutions in adopting these centres is also envisaged.
National Health Protection Scheme
National Health Protection Scheme will cover over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families (approximately 50 crore beneficiaries) providing coverage upto 5 lakh rupees per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. This will be the world’s largest government funded health care programme. Adequate funds will be provided for smooth implementation of this programme.
Significance
This takes India towards the goal of universal health coverage and building Swasth Bharat. The bottom 40% of the population can now access healthcare at secondary and tertiary level institutions belonging to the public health system and private health system.The scheme involves enagemmnet with the state governments because the scheme will be delivered by the states. The states are the custodians and the implementers of the scheme.These two health sector initiatives under Ayushman Bharat Programme will build a New India by 2022 and ensure enhanced productivity, well being and avert wage loss and impoverishment. These Schemes will also generate lakhs of jobs, particularly for women. Challenge will be scheme implementation and governance.The scheme would create tremendous awareness of health insurance, the same way Jan Dhan did for bank accounts. People in countries that provided higher health insurance cover had a higher life expectancy. The same will happen in India now with this announcement.
Enhancing Accessibility of quality Medical Education and Healthcare
The Finance Minister said that in order to further enhance accessibility of quality medical education and health care, 24 new Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals will be set up, by up-grading existing district hospitals in the country.Access to tertiary healthcare in India currently faces a huge challenge, both in terms of infrastructure and qualified medical professionals, especially in rural areas. The move to open one medical college for every three parliamentary constituencies will help in addressing the challenge related to availability of healthcare professionals in hospitals, improve access to healthcare and bridge the demand-supply gap.
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The Government announced two major initiatives in health sector, as part of Ayushman Bharat programme. They are Health and Wellness Centre andNational Health Protection Scheme. In the Budget 2018-19 the Finance Minister said that this was aimed at making path breaking interventions to address health holistically, in primary, secondary and tertiary care systems, covering both prevention and health promotion.
Background
Funding for healthcare has been a major concern in the country. After decades of independence we still lag behind in addressing healthcare delivery across the length and breadth of the country.Under the existing Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY), poor families get an annual coverage of ₹30,000. RSBY will be subsumed under National Health Protection Scheme. Several State governments have implemented or supplemented health protection schemes that provide varying coverage. Ayushman Bharat programme builds on these schemes.
Health and Wellness Centre
The National Health Policy, 2017 has envisioned Health and Wellness Centres as the foundation of India’s health system. Under this 1.5 lakh centres will bring health care system closer to the homes of people.These centres will provide comprehensive health care, including for non-communicable diseases and maternal and child health services. These centres will also provide free essential drugs and diagnostic services. The Budget has allocated Rs.1200 crore for this flagship programme. Contribution of private sector through CSR and philanthropic institutions in adopting these centres is also envisaged.
National Health Protection Scheme
National Health Protection Scheme will cover over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families (approximately 50 crore beneficiaries) providing coverage upto 5 lakh rupees per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. This will be the world’s largest government funded health care programme. Adequate funds will be provided for smooth implementation of this programme.
Significance
This takes India towards the goal of universal health coverage and building Swasth Bharat. The bottom 40% of the population can now access healthcare at secondary and tertiary level institutions belonging to the public health system and private health system.The scheme involves enagemmnet with the state governments because the scheme will be delivered by the states. The states are the custodians and the implementers of the scheme.These two health sector initiatives under Ayushman Bharat Programme will build a New India by 2022 and ensure enhanced productivity, well being and avert wage loss and impoverishment. These Schemes will also generate lakhs of jobs, particularly for women. Challenge will be scheme implementation and governance.The scheme would create tremendous awareness of health insurance, the same way Jan Dhan did for bank accounts. People in countries that provided higher health insurance cover had a higher life expectancy. The same will happen in India now with this announcement.
Enhancing Accessibility of quality Medical Education and Healthcare
The Finance Minister said that in order to further enhance accessibility of quality medical education and health care, 24 new Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals will be set up, by up-grading existing district hospitals in the country.Access to tertiary healthcare in India currently faces a huge challenge, both in terms of infrastructure and qualified medical professionals, especially in rural areas. The move to open one medical college for every three parliamentary constituencies will help in addressing the challenge related to availability of healthcare professionals in hospitals, improve access to healthcare and bridge the demand-supply gap.
14 February 2018
● Radio Umang: India’s first online radio station launched
● President of India hosts ‘LPG Panchayat’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan
● India-Russia Agriculture Business Summit held in New Delhi
● Venkaiah Naidu to inaugurate the 8th Global Theatre Olympics In New Delhi
● India’s biggest Global Conference on Pharma Industry and Medical Devices In Bengaluru
● Tata Steel bags ‘most ethical company’ award
● West Bengal Becomes First State To Opt Out Of ‘Modicare
● Bank of Baroda to Exit South Africa by March-End
● India gets access to strategic Duqm port in Oman for military use
● South Africa today declared the drought which has struck several parts of the country a "national disaster"
● A 'Gender park' open exclusively to women and children will be set up in Kerala's Kottayam.
● Uttar Pradesh launches DASTAK campaign to eradicate Japanese Encephalitis
● Chandrababu Naidu richest Chief Minister in India
● All villages to be linked by roads by 2019 under ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna’
● JNPT, Kamarajar and Vizag get good grades in new ‘Port Performance Index’
● Government of India makes Amendments in Small Savings Act
● Ashok Das named as India's new Ambassador to Brazil.
● President of India in Kanpur; inaugurates international conference ‘Agricon 2018’ and ‘Agriexpo 2018’
● World first Ski Robot Challenge held in South Korea
● Radio Umang: India’s first online radio station launched
● President of India hosts ‘LPG Panchayat’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan
● India-Russia Agriculture Business Summit held in New Delhi
● Venkaiah Naidu to inaugurate the 8th Global Theatre Olympics In New Delhi
● India’s biggest Global Conference on Pharma Industry and Medical Devices In Bengaluru
● Tata Steel bags ‘most ethical company’ award
● West Bengal Becomes First State To Opt Out Of ‘Modicare
● Bank of Baroda to Exit South Africa by March-End
● India gets access to strategic Duqm port in Oman for military use
● South Africa today declared the drought which has struck several parts of the country a "national disaster"
● A 'Gender park' open exclusively to women and children will be set up in Kerala's Kottayam.
● Uttar Pradesh launches DASTAK campaign to eradicate Japanese Encephalitis
● Chandrababu Naidu richest Chief Minister in India
● All villages to be linked by roads by 2019 under ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna’
● JNPT, Kamarajar and Vizag get good grades in new ‘Port Performance Index’
● Government of India makes Amendments in Small Savings Act
● Ashok Das named as India's new Ambassador to Brazil.
● President of India in Kanpur; inaugurates international conference ‘Agricon 2018’ and ‘Agriexpo 2018’
● World first Ski Robot Challenge held in South Korea
Practice questions for UPSC IAS from PIB January, 2018
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Q.1- On 1st January 2018, the central health Secretary launched a online database Portal, the main aim of this portal is
(a) To make available all the details of universal vaccination program.
(b) To make available all the details of various diseases.
(c) To make available all the details of various medical professionals.
(d) To make available all the details of yoga & AYUSH.
Answer: – c
Q.2- Recently Government has launched a portal for connecting breeders and farmers of indigenous breeds, name of this portal is
(a) e-Pashu Mitra
(b) e-CBFIB
(c) e-Pashu breeds
(d) e-Pashu Haat
Answer: – d
Q.3- Government is focused on improving quality of education and research in Higher Education Institutions, consider the following statements given bellow regarding it
i) Joint Research Programmes are being taken with countries.
ii) Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) is aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs.
iii) Margdarshan is an indigenous On-line Education platform has been launched on 9th July 2017
iv) Uchhatar Avishkar Yojana identify areas of immediate relevance to society requiring innovation,
Which of the statement given above are correct?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) i, iii and iv only
(c) ii and iv only
(d) i, ii and iii only
Answer: – a
Q.4- Consider the following statement regarding the online portal NARI.
i) It provides women citizens with easy access to information on government schemes and initiatives for women.
ii) It is a platform for NGOs and Civil Societies to interact with the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – d
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Q.5- Which of the following statement(s) is/are primary aim of the National Health Policy, 2017?
i) investments in health
ii) organization of healthcare service
iii) prevention of diseases and promotion of good health through cross sectoral actions
iv) encouraging medical pluralism
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) ii only
(b) iii only
(c) ii, iii and iv only
(d) i, ii, iii and iv only
Answer: – d
Q.6- As per the latest Report of Registrar General of India- Sample Registration System, Consider the following statements regarding the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India
i) MMR is 167 per 100,000 live births.
ii) Increase is shown in MMR in resent time.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – c
Q.7- Consider the following statements.
1. Assertion (A): The Reproductive & Child Health Programme provides supplementary nutrition is provided to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers
2. Reason (R): Malnutrition in pregnant women is one of the underlying causes of low birth weight (LBW) babies.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
(a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
(b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
(c) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.A is correct, but R is incorrect.
(d) Both A and R are incorrect
Answer: – a
Q.8- Recently Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs given its approval for implementation of the Jal Marg Vikas Project for capacity augmentation of navigation on which of the following National Waterway.
(a) National Waterway-4
(b) National Waterway-6
(c) National Waterway-2
(d) National Waterway-1
Answer:- a
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Q.1- On 1st January 2018, the central health Secretary launched a online database Portal, the main aim of this portal is
(a) To make available all the details of universal vaccination program.
(b) To make available all the details of various diseases.
(c) To make available all the details of various medical professionals.
(d) To make available all the details of yoga & AYUSH.
Answer: – c
Q.2- Recently Government has launched a portal for connecting breeders and farmers of indigenous breeds, name of this portal is
(a) e-Pashu Mitra
(b) e-CBFIB
(c) e-Pashu breeds
(d) e-Pashu Haat
Answer: – d
Q.3- Government is focused on improving quality of education and research in Higher Education Institutions, consider the following statements given bellow regarding it
i) Joint Research Programmes are being taken with countries.
ii) Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) is aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs.
iii) Margdarshan is an indigenous On-line Education platform has been launched on 9th July 2017
iv) Uchhatar Avishkar Yojana identify areas of immediate relevance to society requiring innovation,
Which of the statement given above are correct?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) i, iii and iv only
(c) ii and iv only
(d) i, ii and iii only
Answer: – a
Q.4- Consider the following statement regarding the online portal NARI.
i) It provides women citizens with easy access to information on government schemes and initiatives for women.
ii) It is a platform for NGOs and Civil Societies to interact with the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – d
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Q.5- Which of the following statement(s) is/are primary aim of the National Health Policy, 2017?
i) investments in health
ii) organization of healthcare service
iii) prevention of diseases and promotion of good health through cross sectoral actions
iv) encouraging medical pluralism
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) ii only
(b) iii only
(c) ii, iii and iv only
(d) i, ii, iii and iv only
Answer: – d
Q.6- As per the latest Report of Registrar General of India- Sample Registration System, Consider the following statements regarding the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India
i) MMR is 167 per 100,000 live births.
ii) Increase is shown in MMR in resent time.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – c
Q.7- Consider the following statements.
1. Assertion (A): The Reproductive & Child Health Programme provides supplementary nutrition is provided to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers
2. Reason (R): Malnutrition in pregnant women is one of the underlying causes of low birth weight (LBW) babies.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
(a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
(b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
(c) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.A is correct, but R is incorrect.
(d) Both A and R are incorrect
Answer: – a
Q.8- Recently Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs given its approval for implementation of the Jal Marg Vikas Project for capacity augmentation of navigation on which of the following National Waterway.
(a) National Waterway-4
(b) National Waterway-6
(c) National Waterway-2
(d) National Waterway-1
Answer:- a
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Q.1- On 1st January 2018, the central health Secretary launched a online database Portal, the main aim of this portal is
(a) To make available all the details of universal vaccination program.
(b) To make available all the details of various diseases.
(c) To make available all the details of various medical professionals.
(d) To make available all the details of yoga & AYUSH.
Answer: – c
Q.2- Recently Government has launched a portal for connecting breeders and farmers of indigenous breeds, name of this portal is
(a) e-Pashu Mitra
(b) e-CBFIB
(c) e-Pashu breeds
(d) e-Pashu Haat
Answer: – d
Q.3- Government is focused on improving quality of education and research in Higher Education Institutions, consider the following statements given bellow regarding it
i) Joint Research Programmes are being taken with countries.
ii) Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) is aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs.
iii) Margdarshan is an indigenous On-line Education platform has been launched on 9th July 2017
iv) Uchhatar Avishkar Yojana identify areas of immediate relevance to society requiring innovation,
Which of the statement given above are correct?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) i, iii and iv only
(c) ii and iv only
(d) i, ii and iii only
Answer: – a
Q.4- Consider the following statement regarding the online portal NARI.
i) It provides women citizens with easy access to information on government schemes and initiatives for women.
ii) It is a platform for NGOs and Civil Societies to interact with the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – d
Q.5- Which of the following statement(s) is/are primary aim of the National Health Policy, 2017?
i) investments in health
ii) organization of healthcare service
iii) prevention of diseases and promotion of good health through cross sectoral actions
iv) encouraging medical pluralism
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) ii only
(b) iii only
(c) ii, iii and iv only
(d) i, ii, iii and iv only
Answer: – d
Q.6- As per the latest Report of Registrar General of India- Sample Registration System, Consider the following statements regarding the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India
i) MMR is 167 per 100,000 live births.
ii) Increase is shown in MMR in resent time.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – c
Q.7- Consider the following statements.
1. Assertion (A): The Reproductive & Child Health Programme provides supplementary nutrition is provided to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers
2. Reason (R): Malnutrition in pregnant women is one of the underlying causes of low birth weight (LBW) babies.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
(a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
(b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
(c) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.A is correct, but R is incorrect.
(d) Both A and R are incorrect
Answer: – a
Q.8- Recently Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs given its approval for implementation of the Jal Marg Vikas Project for capacity augmentation of navigation on which of the following National Waterway.
(a) National Waterway-4
(b) National Waterway-6
(c) National Waterway-2
(d) National Waterway-1
Answer:- a
Q.9- Under the National Monsoon Mission initiative, which of the following centre/institutes has/have embarked upon to build a state-of-the-art coupled ocean atmospheric model?
i) Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune,
ii) Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad
iii) National Centre for Medi
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Q.1- On 1st January 2018, the central health Secretary launched a online database Portal, the main aim of this portal is
(a) To make available all the details of universal vaccination program.
(b) To make available all the details of various diseases.
(c) To make available all the details of various medical professionals.
(d) To make available all the details of yoga & AYUSH.
Answer: – c
Q.2- Recently Government has launched a portal for connecting breeders and farmers of indigenous breeds, name of this portal is
(a) e-Pashu Mitra
(b) e-CBFIB
(c) e-Pashu breeds
(d) e-Pashu Haat
Answer: – d
Q.3- Government is focused on improving quality of education and research in Higher Education Institutions, consider the following statements given bellow regarding it
i) Joint Research Programmes are being taken with countries.
ii) Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) is aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs.
iii) Margdarshan is an indigenous On-line Education platform has been launched on 9th July 2017
iv) Uchhatar Avishkar Yojana identify areas of immediate relevance to society requiring innovation,
Which of the statement given above are correct?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) i, iii and iv only
(c) ii and iv only
(d) i, ii and iii only
Answer: – a
Q.4- Consider the following statement regarding the online portal NARI.
i) It provides women citizens with easy access to information on government schemes and initiatives for women.
ii) It is a platform for NGOs and Civil Societies to interact with the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – d
Q.5- Which of the following statement(s) is/are primary aim of the National Health Policy, 2017?
i) investments in health
ii) organization of healthcare service
iii) prevention of diseases and promotion of good health through cross sectoral actions
iv) encouraging medical pluralism
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) ii only
(b) iii only
(c) ii, iii and iv only
(d) i, ii, iii and iv only
Answer: – d
Q.6- As per the latest Report of Registrar General of India- Sample Registration System, Consider the following statements regarding the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India
i) MMR is 167 per 100,000 live births.
ii) Increase is shown in MMR in resent time.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – c
Q.7- Consider the following statements.
1. Assertion (A): The Reproductive & Child Health Programme provides supplementary nutrition is provided to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers
2. Reason (R): Malnutrition in pregnant women is one of the underlying causes of low birth weight (LBW) babies.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
(a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
(b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
(c) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.A is correct, but R is incorrect.
(d) Both A and R are incorrect
Answer: – a
Q.8- Recently Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs given its approval for implementation of the Jal Marg Vikas Project for capacity augmentation of navigation on which of the following National Waterway.
(a) National Waterway-4
(b) National Waterway-6
(c) National Waterway-2
(d) National Waterway-1
Answer:- a
Q.9- Under the National Monsoon Mission initiative, which of the following centre/institutes has/have embarked upon to build a state-of-the-art coupled ocean atmospheric model?
i) Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune,
ii) Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad
iii) National Centre for Medi
um Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), NOIDA
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) ii only
(c) i and iii only
(d) I, ii and iii
Answer: – d
Q.10- Recently government launched the country’s first digital Online Oncology Tutorial Series, designed by which of the following organization in collaboration with the Health Ministry?
(a) Tata Memorial Center
(b) American Society of Clinical Oncology
(c) International Cancer Organization
(d) Indian Society of Oncology
Answer: – a
Q.11-Who among the following created history by becoming the first Indian to win an international medal in skiing.
(a) Aanchal Thakur
(b) Shiva Keshavan
(c) Shemsher Shing
(d) Jyoti Bala
Answer:-a
Q.12- The Union Cabinet has given its approval to a number of amendments in the FDI Policy; consider the following statements with reference to it.
i) 100% FDI under automatic route for Single Brand Retail Trading
ii) 100% FDI under automatic route in Construction Development
iii) Foreign airlines allowed to invest up to 49% under approval route in Air India
iv) FIIs/FPIs allowed to invest in Power Exchanges through primary market
v) Definition of ‘medical devices’ amended in the FDI Policy
Which of the statement given above are correct?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i, ii, and iv only
(b) iii, iv and v only
(c) i, iii and v only
(d) i, ii, iii, iv and v
Answer: – d
Q.13-The Maitreyi Yatra will be conducted by which following state/states
(a) Seven North East States
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Jammu & Kashmir
(d) Mizoram
Answer: -c
Q.14- Who among the following NOT the Padma Vibhushan Awardees in 2018 ?
(a) Ilayaraja
(b) Ghulam Mustafa Khan
(c) Parameswaran
(d) Ramachandran Nagaswamy
Answer:-d
Q.15- Consider the following statement regarding the Government Process Re-engineering (GPR)
i) It will help to achieve a position in the top 50 countries in “Doing Business” ranking by the World Bank.
ii) It initiatives for making the Incorporation Process Speedy, Smooth, Simple for a Business.
iii) It will reduce the number of procedures involved for starting a Business.
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) ii only
(c) i and iii only
(d) i, ii and iii
Answer: – d
Q.16- Recently ASEAN-India Summit remained in news, Consider the following statement about it.
i) The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit was held in New Delhi to praise the 25th commemoration.
ii) The topic of Commemorative Summit was “Shared Values, Common Destiny”.
iii) It issued joint a explanation titled Jaipur Declaration.
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) ii only
(c) i and iii only
(d) i, ii and iii
Answer: – a
Q.17- Recently the BHARAT PARV remained in news it was organised at which of the following historical monument?
(a) Red Fort
(b) Gateway Of India
(c) India Gate
(d) Rastrapati Bhawan
Answer: -a
Q.18-Which of the following statements regarding the International Dam Safety Conference is/are correct?
i. India hosted the International Dam Safety Conference – 2018 at Cochin.
ii. Central Water Commission is organized this Conference in association with Kerala Government.
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – b
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) ii only
(c) i and iii only
(d) I, ii and iii
Answer: – d
Q.10- Recently government launched the country’s first digital Online Oncology Tutorial Series, designed by which of the following organization in collaboration with the Health Ministry?
(a) Tata Memorial Center
(b) American Society of Clinical Oncology
(c) International Cancer Organization
(d) Indian Society of Oncology
Answer: – a
Q.11-Who among the following created history by becoming the first Indian to win an international medal in skiing.
(a) Aanchal Thakur
(b) Shiva Keshavan
(c) Shemsher Shing
(d) Jyoti Bala
Answer:-a
Q.12- The Union Cabinet has given its approval to a number of amendments in the FDI Policy; consider the following statements with reference to it.
i) 100% FDI under automatic route for Single Brand Retail Trading
ii) 100% FDI under automatic route in Construction Development
iii) Foreign airlines allowed to invest up to 49% under approval route in Air India
iv) FIIs/FPIs allowed to invest in Power Exchanges through primary market
v) Definition of ‘medical devices’ amended in the FDI Policy
Which of the statement given above are correct?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i, ii, and iv only
(b) iii, iv and v only
(c) i, iii and v only
(d) i, ii, iii, iv and v
Answer: – d
Q.13-The Maitreyi Yatra will be conducted by which following state/states
(a) Seven North East States
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Jammu & Kashmir
(d) Mizoram
Answer: -c
Q.14- Who among the following NOT the Padma Vibhushan Awardees in 2018 ?
(a) Ilayaraja
(b) Ghulam Mustafa Khan
(c) Parameswaran
(d) Ramachandran Nagaswamy
Answer:-d
Q.15- Consider the following statement regarding the Government Process Re-engineering (GPR)
i) It will help to achieve a position in the top 50 countries in “Doing Business” ranking by the World Bank.
ii) It initiatives for making the Incorporation Process Speedy, Smooth, Simple for a Business.
iii) It will reduce the number of procedures involved for starting a Business.
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) ii only
(c) i and iii only
(d) i, ii and iii
Answer: – d
Q.16- Recently ASEAN-India Summit remained in news, Consider the following statement about it.
i) The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit was held in New Delhi to praise the 25th commemoration.
ii) The topic of Commemorative Summit was “Shared Values, Common Destiny”.
iii) It issued joint a explanation titled Jaipur Declaration.
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) ii only
(c) i and iii only
(d) i, ii and iii
Answer: – a
Q.17- Recently the BHARAT PARV remained in news it was organised at which of the following historical monument?
(a) Red Fort
(b) Gateway Of India
(c) India Gate
(d) Rastrapati Bhawan
Answer: -a
Q.18-Which of the following statements regarding the International Dam Safety Conference is/are correct?
i. India hosted the International Dam Safety Conference – 2018 at Cochin.
ii. Central Water Commission is organized this Conference in association with Kerala Government.
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – b
19 February 2018
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● PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of Navi Mumbai International Airport
● MP govt to host Khajuraho Dance Festival
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Global Investors’ Summit at “Magnetic Maharashtra
● Goa Government Launches Motorcycle Ambulance Service
Ex-President Pranab Mukherjee to get honorary D.Litt from IIEST
● Union Government has formulated ambitious water conservation scheme Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY).
● Haryana government has opened subsidised canteens in four districts under the ‘Antyodaya Aahaar Yojana’.
● Virgin Hyperloop One has signed an MoU with Maharashtra government for a Hyperloop between Mumbai and Pune.
● Rajendra Trivedi Speaker of the 14th state Legislative Assembly, Gujarat.
● Bhuvneshwar Is The First Indian to take a 5-wkt in all formats
● Shoaib Akhtar named brand ambassador of Pak Cricket Board
● PM Narendra Modi inaugurates World Information Technology Congress 2018 In Hyderabad
● Theme of World Information Technology Congress 2018 ‘Future Enterprises.’
● Home Ministry organises Watan Ko Jano programme In New Delhi
● Saudi Arabia allows women to open their own businesses without male constent
● Health Minister Addresses Global Digital Health Partnership Summit in Australia
● UP Budget 2018: UP Government Presents Rs 4.28 trillion Budget
● Roger Federer Wins Rotterdam Open for 97th Career Title
● A special task force of Indian Army & Indonesian Army have begun the 6th Garuda Shakti exercise
● PM Modi launches Nasscom’s ‘FutureSkills’ platform .
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● PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of Navi Mumbai International Airport
● MP govt to host Khajuraho Dance Festival
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Global Investors’ Summit at “Magnetic Maharashtra
● Goa Government Launches Motorcycle Ambulance Service
Ex-President Pranab Mukherjee to get honorary D.Litt from IIEST
● Union Government has formulated ambitious water conservation scheme Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY).
● Haryana government has opened subsidised canteens in four districts under the ‘Antyodaya Aahaar Yojana’.
● Virgin Hyperloop One has signed an MoU with Maharashtra government for a Hyperloop between Mumbai and Pune.
● Rajendra Trivedi Speaker of the 14th state Legislative Assembly, Gujarat.
● Bhuvneshwar Is The First Indian to take a 5-wkt in all formats
● Shoaib Akhtar named brand ambassador of Pak Cricket Board
● PM Narendra Modi inaugurates World Information Technology Congress 2018 In Hyderabad
● Theme of World Information Technology Congress 2018 ‘Future Enterprises.’
● Home Ministry organises Watan Ko Jano programme In New Delhi
● Saudi Arabia allows women to open their own businesses without male constent
● Health Minister Addresses Global Digital Health Partnership Summit in Australia
● UP Budget 2018: UP Government Presents Rs 4.28 trillion Budget
● Roger Federer Wins Rotterdam Open for 97th Career Title
● A special task force of Indian Army & Indonesian Army have begun the 6th Garuda Shakti exercise
● PM Modi launches Nasscom’s ‘FutureSkills’ platform .
MAHANADI TRIBUNAL GETS CENTRAL NOD (GS 2 POLITY)
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The central government on Tuesday approved the formation of a tribunal to adjudicate the Mahanadi water-sharing dispute
Earlier the Supreme Court had directed the Centre to constitute a tribunal to adjudicate on the matter within a month.
The tribunal will consist of a chairman and two other members nominated by the Chief Justice of India from among judges of the Supreme Court or high courts.
The Inter-State River Water Disputes are governed by the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956.
The order on constituting a new tribunal comes even as the government plans to introduce a new bill that would have a single tribunal to replace all existing water tribunal for the limited usefulness of present system
About Mahanadi & the Dispute
The Mahanadi originates from northern foothills of Dandakaranya in Chhattisgarh and its basin extends over states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha and comparatively smaller portions of Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Sharing of Mahanadi river water has been a bone of contention between the states of Odisha and Chhattisgarh as Mahanadi is an arterial river for Odisha since agriculture in the state largely depends on its water
The root cause of dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over the water of Mahanadi is the construction of a reservoir on the Mahanadi Chhattisgarh despite objections raised by Odisha, the lower-riparian state.
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The central government on Tuesday approved the formation of a tribunal to adjudicate the Mahanadi water-sharing dispute
Earlier the Supreme Court had directed the Centre to constitute a tribunal to adjudicate on the matter within a month.
The tribunal will consist of a chairman and two other members nominated by the Chief Justice of India from among judges of the Supreme Court or high courts.
The Inter-State River Water Disputes are governed by the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956.
The order on constituting a new tribunal comes even as the government plans to introduce a new bill that would have a single tribunal to replace all existing water tribunal for the limited usefulness of present system
About Mahanadi & the Dispute
The Mahanadi originates from northern foothills of Dandakaranya in Chhattisgarh and its basin extends over states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha and comparatively smaller portions of Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Sharing of Mahanadi river water has been a bone of contention between the states of Odisha and Chhattisgarh as Mahanadi is an arterial river for Odisha since agriculture in the state largely depends on its water
The root cause of dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over the water of Mahanadi is the construction of a reservoir on the Mahanadi Chhattisgarh despite objections raised by Odisha, the lower-riparian state.
IT EXPORTS TO GROW 7-9% IN FY19 (GS 3 ECONOMY)
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Software and services exports, the mainstay of the Indian IT industry, will grow 7-9%, according to a key projection by Nasscom for 2018-19.
The industry, which for long was growing at good double digit rates, has been hit by a reduction in global tech spends, and a change in the nature of these spends – towards newer digital offerings and cloud-based models – which the industry is still adjusting to.
IT export is the most important component of Indian economies service led success story. It has been a major earner for the country with, FY16 and FY-17, accounting for exports of $108 billion and $116 billion respectively. And it is expected to be e about $135-137 billion in FY-19 as against $126 billion in current fiscal.
Analysis
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India IT sector though a top earner has not quite moved up the value chain. For the global tech fields are rapidly evolving we need to master more sophisticated areas of software and should move towards export of more high end products.
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Software and services exports, the mainstay of the Indian IT industry, will grow 7-9%, according to a key projection by Nasscom for 2018-19.
The industry, which for long was growing at good double digit rates, has been hit by a reduction in global tech spends, and a change in the nature of these spends – towards newer digital offerings and cloud-based models – which the industry is still adjusting to.
IT export is the most important component of Indian economies service led success story. It has been a major earner for the country with, FY16 and FY-17, accounting for exports of $108 billion and $116 billion respectively. And it is expected to be e about $135-137 billion in FY-19 as against $126 billion in current fiscal.
Analysis
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India IT sector though a top earner has not quite moved up the value chain. For the global tech fields are rapidly evolving we need to master more sophisticated areas of software and should move towards export of more high end products.
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