5th March – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents: What next for virtual currency? Caught in a bureaucratic web The current state of cooperative federalism in India WHAT IS NEXT FOR VIRTUAL CURRENCY? Focus: GS-III Science and Technology, Prelims Why in news? The Supreme Court set aside a ban by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on banks and financial institutions from dealing […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 5 March 2020
Contents: COVID-19 Cases E-waste recycling has doubled – Centre Lok Sabha approves tax resolution bill as disruptions continue Supreme Court Frees Trade in Cryptocurrencies IBC Bill discriminates against homebuyers India Committed to a Two-state solution – on Palestine Nod for changes to Companies Act for decriminalising offences Bond yields decline on expectation of rate cut […]
WOMEN IN DEFENCE FORCES
Focus: GS-III Internal Security, GS-II Social Justice Why in news? Year wise induction details of women officers in the three armed forces during the past three years and current year, given in a written reply is as follows: 2017 2018 2019 2020 Indian Army 949 819 364 01 Indian Air Force 59 59 51 […]
DEFENCE CORRIDORS AT TAMIL NADU
Focus: GS-III Internal Security Why in news? In pursuance to the Union Budget announcement (2018-19), it has been decided to set up two Defence Industrial Corridors in the Country, one in Uttar Pradesh and another in Tamil Nadu. Subsequently, five nodes for Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor, viz. Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur, Salem and Tiruchirapalli have […]
DEFENCE EXPENDITURE
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy, Internal Security Why in news? It may be seen from data of economic survey that Defence Budget as a percentage of GDP may appear to be decreasing due to increasing trend in the growth of GDP. However, it is increasing in absolute terms, implying higher spending. Details The Indian Army, given […]
WORLD HERITAGE LIST FOR THE YEAR 2020
Focus: GS-I Art and Culture, Prelims Why in news? Government of India has submitted two nomination dossiers namely ‘Dholavira: A Harappan City’ and ‘Monuments and Forts of Deccan Sultanate’ for inclusion in the World Heritage List for the year 2020. Govt. of Madhya Pradesh has submitted the proposal of ‘Group of Monuments at Mandu’ in the year 2019. World Heritage Sites […]