Insights Daily Current Affairs, 22 December 2017 GS Paper 2: Topic: RPA. The Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill of 2017 Context: The Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill of 2017 has been introduced by the government in the Parliament. Highlights of the Bill: The Bill proposes to allow non-resident Indians …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 15 December 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Role of women and women’s organization. Sakhi One Stop Centres Context: A National Workshop on Role of Sakhi One Stop Centres in Strengthening Multi Sectoral Response to Violence is being held in New Delhi. The workshop has been organized by …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 13 December 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture The Second UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture is being held in Muscat, Sultanate …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 December 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Role of women and women’s organization. “Safe City Surveillance” scheme Context: Bihar state government has approved a “Safe City Surveillance” scheme aimed at putting a check on eve-teasing and other crimes against women at public places across the state. About …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 11 December 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. BODHI PARVA Context: India is hosting the 2017 edition of “Bodhi Parva: BIMSTEC Festival of Buddhist Heritage” in New Delhi as part of celebrations …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 09 December 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. Adultery law Context: Supreme court has issued a notice to the Centre on a public interest litigation challenging the constitutionality of IPC section 497 dealing with …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 08 December 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Kumbh Mela Context: The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage under UNESCO has inscribed ´KumbhMela´ on the Representative …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 07 December 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Uniform Civil Code Context: Observing that the Uniform Civil Code cannot be violative of any provision of the constitution, the Law Commission has said that it is planning to recommend religion-wise “piece …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 06 December 2017 GS Paper 2: Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. International Solar Alliance With 19 countries ratifying its framework agreement, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) has become the first treaty-based international government organisation to be based in India. Significance …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 04 December 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Green habitat Context: The Kerala government is considering promoting a ‘green habitat’ concept giving thrust to eco-friendly and reusable building materials, natural water storage and solid waste management. The objective of the concept is …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 02 December 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Hornbill Festival Context: Hornbill Festival was celebrated on the State Formation Day of Nagaland on December 1. The Hornbill Festival is the …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 01 December 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Kathakar Context: 7th edition of three day ‘Kathakar: International Storytellers Festival’ was recently inaugurated at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 30 November 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues. Shah Bano law Context: Moving to make instant triple talaq or talaq-e-biddat a criminal offence, the government is considering, among changes in existing laws, amendments to The Muslim Women (Protection …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 29 November 2017 GS Paper 2: Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) Context: A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was recently signed between National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Tourism and Hospitality Sector Skill Council (THSC) with Airbnb, the world’s …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 28 November 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Role of women and women’s organization. Program to train Elected Women Representatives of PRIs Context: the government has launched an intensive training program for Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Master Trainers, in New Delhi. …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 27 November 2017 GS Paper 2: Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. National Law Day Context: November 26 is regarded as the second Constitution Day in the modern history of India. It is also celebrated as the National Law …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 25 November 2017 GS Paper 2: Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. NPPA Context: National drug pricing regulator NPPA has capped prices of 51 essential formulations, including those used for the treatment of cancer, pain, heart conditions and skin problems. The prices have been slashed in …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 24 November 2017 Paper 1: Topic: Role of women and women’s organization. ‘Safe city’ plan for women Context: The Central government recently began a process of formulating a comprehensive safe city plans for women in eight metropolitan cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Lucknow …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 23 November 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Role of women and women’s organization. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra (PMMSK) Context: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for setting up of the Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra (PMMSK). The government plans to reach the 115 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 22 November 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Manipur Sangai Festival 2017 Every year the State of Manipur celebrates the “Manipur Sangai Festival” from 21st to 30th November. …
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