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23rd April
Khongjom day
The Anglo-Manipur War was an armed conflict between the British Empire and the Kingdom of Manipur Khongjom Day is observed on the 23rd April every year by the Government of Manipur to pay tribute
Anti-Defection law
Are anti-defection laws exercised by Judiciary also? Like Disqualification of Lalu Yadav on grounds of Fodder Scam!!
22nd April
Suggestion for mains answer writing
Hi, From last few weeks I am trying to start my answer writing practice for mains but not able to due to lots of reason. Can you please suggest how to approach for initial state or right approach for that. Thanks,
UPSC notification delayed?
Anyone knows the reason why?
Economics MCQs from an Intl. ECO Newspaper
I am posting these ones from some good newspapers sources. Donno how you will all appreciate but … 1. Gold tranche referes to…? a.) A loan system of the World Bank b.) One of the operations of a Central Bank c.) A credit system granted by WTO to its members d.) Quota holding norm under… Continue reading Economics MCQs from an Intl. ECO Newspaper
20th April
What do you want to read next?
Your chance to propose a topic to Team CD
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Launched on 22 January 2015 Small savings instrument for the girl child Account can be opened in a post office or a public sector bank Who is eligible? Girl child only Child should be Indian citizen Age limit: On the date of opening the account, the child’s age should 10 years or younger Who… Continue reading Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Empowering the girl child
19th April
Nuclear Security Summit (2010 – 2016) – What Next?
With 4 NSS underway, are we any close to getting a consensus - regional or global?
Easwar Committee to simplify Income Tax laws
Committee proposes deferring contentious ICDS provisions; some recommendations may be a part of budget 2016.
Bibek Debroy Committee on Restructuring of Indian Railways
Towards an efficient Indian Railways
Ajay Shankar Committee on Replacing Multiple Prior Permissions
Telangana, the newest state, has become the first state in the country to make faster clearances a statutory right.
Maritime India Summit 2016 April, Proposed Plan’s gist.
Maritime India Summit 2016 April general outline of proposed development plan. A) Digital India ●Online booking for passenger facilities ●Maritime Payment Gateway ●IT solutions for online survey of inland waters ● 3D movies about maritime activities. ●CCTV surveillance ● Coastal communication network (mobile operators for data voice over package to port operators) 2) Connecting India… Continue reading Maritime India Summit 2016 April, Proposed Plan’s gist.
18th April
हिंदी संपादकीय और विचार, 18 अप्रैल
आज के लिंक- 1. देश की सेहत की जांच-पड़ताल लिंक- http://hindi.business-standard.com/storypage.php?autono=117823 (बीते एक दशक में स्वास्थ्य संकेतकों के मामले में देश की स्थिति में काफी सुधार हुआ है लेकिन अन्य एशियाई मुल्कों की तुलना में हम अभी भी पीछे हैं. उपरोक्त लिंक पर आप जानेंगे कि दशकीय राष्ट्रीय परिवार स्वास्थ्य सर्वेक्षण, जिसे भारत सरकार की… Continue reading हिंदी संपादकीय और विचार, 18 अप्रैल
Tapan Ray Panel to Review Companies Law
Reviewing Companies Law to make smoother transition from earlier law
17th April
FOREX and GMS.
Gold is a part of FOREX. Does Gold obtained via Gold Monetisation Scheme qualifies as FOREX?
Bonds
Are all securities fixed income instruments? If NO, pl give some examples. Do securities in anyway depend on currency exchange rates? If YES, pl explain. Thanks
Fiscal Defict Calculation
How the fiscal deficit number in Table 2.6 page no. 44 (public finance) of the economic survey has been calculated? Can anyone kindly explain how the number is calculated ? Thanks.
Fiscal deficit
How the fiscal deficit number in Table 2.6 page no. 44 (public finance) of the economic survey has been calculated? Can anyone kindly explain how the number is calculated ? Thanks.
16th April
Net Neutrality Debate in India
Revisiting the debate which caught the nation's attention for all the right reasons.
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