2018: Point-Wise Current-Affairs/GS Articles

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Dec 5, 2018

Expected Questions in Environment & Latest Developments Part 3 (Set 1) 

A ₹ 5 crore insect museum with the state-of-the-art amenities was unveiled by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore fully dedicated to insects and claimed to be the first of its in the country.

About Museuem

  • It would display insects preserv…

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Environment

Nov 30, 2018

IBBI Notifies the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India Regulations, 2018 

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notified Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (Mechanism for Issuing Regulations) Regulations, 2018. Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code) is modern economic legislation. Issuing Regulations are effective from 22nd Oct. , 2018.

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Policies & GovernanceEconomics

Nov 29, 2018

Thermal Battery Plant Unveiled in Andhra Pradesh 

World՚s first-ever thermal battery plant owned by Bharat Energy Storage Technology Private Limited (BEST) was inaugurated in Amravati, Andhra Pradesh. Plant aims to create new energy storage form that is expected to have commercial applications.

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Science & TechnologyEnvironment

Nov 5, 2018

🌟 Summary of Projects & Achievements: 48 Months of Narendra Modi Government (Important) (Part - 24) 

Building infrastructure for a modern & futuristic India: Bringing light to every un -electrified village - Illuminating the length & breadth of India: Power Grid commissioned transmission projects worth ₹ 30,300 cr.

  • Transmission projects worth ₹ 1 lakh cr ini…

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EconomicsAgriculture, Agro Industry & Allied ActivitiesGovernment Schemes/ProjectsRailways

🌟 Summary of Projects & Achievements: 48 Months of Narendra Modi Government (Important) (Part - 26) 

Modern Infrastructure for a growing India: Enhancing efficiency and quality of life - Calibrated marketing freedom to incentivize gas production from deep-water, ultra deep water and high pressure-high temperature areas.

  • Steps to revitalize PPPs:
  • Public Utility (Resolution of Dispu…

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EducationEconomicsAgriculture, Agro Industry & Allied ActivitiesGovernment Schemes/Projects

Nov 4, 2018

🌟 Summary of Projects & Achievements: 48 Months of Narendra Modi Government (Important) (Part - 20) 

NDA takes tougher stand on corruption - 150% increase in tax rate for unexplained credit, investment, cash and other assets with and a penalty provision introduced. 200% increase in penalty for search seizure cases.

  • 50% tax on income disclosed till 30th December.
  • 90% tax + severe p…

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Policies & GovernanceEconomics

Nov 3, 2018

First-Ever Global India Tourism Mart Held in New Delhi 

3-day 1st ever India Tourism Mart (ITM 2018) was inaugurated by Union Ministery for Railways and Coal in New Delhi. Objective was to create annual Global Tourism Mart for India in line w⟋major international travel marts being held in countries across world.

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International Relations & OrganizationsRailways

Nov 2, 2018

Union Home Ministry Launches E-Sahaj Portal for Grant of Security Clearance 

Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has launched e-Sahaj portal to facilitate individuals & pvt. Companies in seeking security clearance for setting up businesses in certain sensitive sectors.

Portal aims to bring greater transparency in accord…

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Policies & GovernanceEconomics

Nov 1, 2018

🌟 Summary of Projects & Achievements: 48 Months of Narendra Modi Government (Important) (Part - 28) 

India rises by 13 places in Travels & Tourism Competitive Index 2015 under NDA govt: After remaining stagnant for 7 years under UPA Govt, NDA Govt՚s boost to tourism helps improve India՚s rankings.

Make in India Makes India an Investment Magnet

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Science & TechnologyEconomicsGovernment Schemes/Projects