PM Sahaj Bijli har Ghar yojana electrified all villages crossing streams on foot in Bihar to reaching far-flung areas of Manipur through Myanmar helping us achieve Rack 24 on World Bank. See all- WHAT IS IMPACT OF PRADHAN MANTRI ADARSH GRAM YOJANA? Report:- Electricity is infinite for the development of a country, to empower its […]
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The recent move by the state-run Bank of Maharashtra, of not to extend loans in several zones in the state, have to lead the chaos amidst the farmers of the drought-hit state. This more certainty makes the policymakers. Link the future of priority sector lending norms, which are generally decided by the Reserve Bank of
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The NIRF framework is the brainchild of Minister of Human Resource and Development [MHRD] which aims to rank educational institutions on a scale based on parameters like – NIRF: Eruption Learning outcome Research Teaching Industry The 2019 NIRF ranked 860 institutions ranging from – medical, engineering, social sciences, law, universities, etc. See all- SOCIAL ISSUES:
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The coastline of India measures 7516km which is prone to frequent disasters like – cyclone, tsunami, floods, etc. Recently cyclone Fani has wreaked havoc in the coastal areas of Odisha. The eastern coast is more affected by such disasters than western coast due to formation of Intertropical convergence (ITCZ) in the Bay of Bengal. To
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Antimicrobial resistance is the resistance offered by microorganisms like bacteria, virus, etc. to antibiotics used to kill microbial bodies. The role of antibiotics is important to prevent deaths from diseases like tuberculosis, tetanus, respiratory ailments, etc. However, the overuse of antibiotics in vaccinations, animal husbandry, agriculture can create the risk of drug resistance which can
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The World economy growth is predated by IMF at 3.3% for this year which is not promising. The Trade wars between nations and the sanctions on oil import are creating conditions of recession. Sectors like biotechnology offer a glimpse of hope to the world. Since 2000 the growth in this field has been promising with
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CAG is a supreme Audit Institutions established under the guiding principle of Act—148 of Indian constitution, which audit all the concepts and expenditure of Government of India and State Government and also those bodies which are financed by the foreign state. However, the Indian constitution does not need to mention about powers, function, responsibility, therefore,
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The unemployment rate in India was 7.2% in February 2019, higher since September 2016 according to the latex data compile by centre for monitoring Indian economy (CMIC) to improve the employability of student by introducing employment allowance into the learning process of the higher education system, the Ministry of Human Resource Development introduced SHREYAS scheme.
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Looking at agriculture from the social safety net laws is perhaps the reason behind agriculture not being treated as an income generator, and this itself has most of the time contributed to farm distress. Critically analyze the statement w.r.t. various competitive support offers made through different income security schemes for the farmers. The political discourse
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This is conversation between Mr Curious(C) and Mr Omniscient (O) on recent SC verdict on telcos and heavy fines on them. C: I have heard supreme court has given some judgment against Telecom Companies. Because of that they have to pay more money to government. Why do they need to pay the money to government
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This is dialogue between Po and master Shifu regarding Ease of doing business ranking. Po: Recently, World Bank has issued Ease of Doing index where India’s ranking is improved by 14 points from 77 in 2017-18 to 63 in 2018-19. We can say India is doing great on Economic front. Shifu: May be. But for
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Intro Afghan dialogue is the negotiations upon the peace process include a ceasefire, etc. between the national unity government of Afghanistan and the Taliban. The reason for such a dialogue in recent times are- Taliban a terror outfit, still hold ½ of Afghan territory. The USA is planning to move its troop out. The decreased
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A currency swap is an arrangement whereby two currencies are exchanged generally between two central banks in lies of a forward premium. For instance, $ is exchanged for Rs. With a precondition to returning it after say, 3 years at a determined forward premium. Pros: Regulating liquidity Helps in controlled appreciation of supplies, thereby helping
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Any individual, corporation society, business entity, society, NGO etc. Providing banking services in the areas where they’re in no facility of a bank branch or ATM are termed as banking/business correspondents. Individuals are generally retired bank employee’s, ex. Servicemen retired post officials or any other interested person. see all ROLE OF ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK IN
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Space debris is referred to the natural debris like of meteoroids etc as well as debris from mass of defunct, artificially created object in space, especially in earth’s orbit. Space debris is a threat: More than 5 lakhs pieces of considerable size are tracked as they orbit around the earth. They all travel at speed
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India is geographically placed adjacent to a stable nation. Thus its national security architecture has to be robust. However, it has a major shortcoming in today’s scenario— India does not have a national security policy. through, it is useful case India has to make a flexible decision which should not be found by a strict
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The agriculture sector is engaging almost 51% population directly or indirectly and contributing only 17% of GD. However over a certain period of time agriculture production is on the rise after the implementation of Government Schemes such as PM-Fasal Beema Yojana, Krishi Sichai yojana, PM-Krishan yojana, Kisan Credit Card Yojana etc. Agrarian distress:– Small landholding.
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Rape cases in India are increasing day by day. Recently a minor was raped by a local in Boudipur District of Kashmir. A similar case has been seen in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. see all WHY IS PUBLIC SAFETY FOR WOMEN A BIG CONCERN? Rape is the fourth most vicious crime against women in India.
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Budget is an annual financial statement released by finance minister every year. It is mentioned in article 11. It provides a clear outlay of expenditures for the coming financial year. Outcome budget: It is generally a process card about how much result has been acquired in various minifies and departments by using budget allocation. It
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The PC and PNDT Act, 1994 was enacted to address the declining sex rated in India. It had deteriorated to 927 is 1991. It learns the use of sex solution techniques before and after conceptions. The Supreme Court has recently upheld the provisions in the act which criminal sex non-maintenance of medical records by obstetricians
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