IASTODAY DAILY CAPSULE -JUNE 24 2020 NOTES [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

IASTODAY DAILY CAPSULE -JUNE 24 2020 NOTES [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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IASTODAY DAILY CAPSULES -General Studies-02 Cabinet approves Extension of tenure of the Commission constituted under Article 340 of the constitution to examine the issue of sub-categorization within Other Backward Classes in the Central List Source:The PIB india News The Union Cabinet  has approved the extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes, by 6 months upto 31.1.2021. Impact including employment generation potential The Communities in the existing list of OBCs which have not been able to get any major benefit of the scheme of reservation for OBCs for appointment in Central Government posts and for admission in Central Government Educational Institutions are expected to be benefitted upon implementation of the recommendations of the Commission. The Commission is likely to make recommendations for…
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Jammu and kashmir(J&K)-largest Union Territory, followed by Ladakh

Jammu and kashmir(J&K)-largest Union Territory, followed by Ladakh

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Largest Union Territory News Jammu and Kashmir will be the largest Union Territory (UT) in the country in terms of area once it is carved out, following the Centre’s move to bifurcate the State. Ladakh will be the second largest UT after it comes to force. Union Territories With the addition of two new UTs, its total number will go up to nine; J&K, Ladakh, Delhi, Puducherry, Diu and Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Chandigarh, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Currently, only two UTs Delhi and Puducherry  have Legislative Assemblies. With the addition of Jammu and Kashmir, the number will go up to three. UTs with legislative assemblies have Lt. Governors. The number of MPs from UTs may vary but all have representation in Parliament. For instance, Delhi sends seven MPs, the…
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HINDU NOTES-JULY 28 and 29 2019 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-JULY 28 and 29 2019 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE Medical Commission Bill passed News The Lok Sabha passed the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019 (NMC) with Union Health Minister assuring the House that the Bill, which seeks to repeal the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, will go down in history as the most revolutionary step taken to improve medical education in India. A motion for consideration of the Bill was passed by 260-48 votes after a division of votes was sought and the Bill was then passed by a voice vote. Rajya Sabha clears changes to Insolvency Code News The Rajya Sabha passed an amended version of the three-year-old Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Beyond News The amendments seek to end ambiguity and streamline…
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HINDU NOTES-JULY 25 2019 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-JULY 25 2019 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-01 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE Earth is warming at faster pace than in last 2,000 years: study News World temperatures rose faster in the late 20th century than at any other time in the last 2,000 years, according to a study released. Findings Average global temperatures are currently around 1°C hotter than pre-industrial times, there have been a number of periods of cooling and warming over the centuries. This had led sceptics of manmade global warming to suggest that human activity is not the main driver of climate change. Researchers used data compiled from nearly 700 temperature indicators tree rings, sediment cores, coral reefs and modern thermometer readings to provide a comprehensive timeline of the planet’s recent climate history.…
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HINDU NOTES-JULY 24 2019 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-JULY 24 2019 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-01 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE Large-scale burning of grasslands detrimental to invertebrates: study News A recent study on “prescribed burning” of large tracts of grassland for the conservation of threatened ungulates in the Eravikulam National Park (ENP), a biodiversity hotspot in the Western Ghats, reveals that such burning is detrimental to endemic invertebrates, including grasshoppers. Findings Grasshoppers are sensitive to grasslands management and an indicator of grasslands quality, health and restoration success. As grasshoppers represent a major faunal component of grasslands, effects of fire on them can be easily studied in grassland habitats. The endemic and wingless creatures are sensitive to environmental change and exhibit a high extinction risk. Hence, their response to fire management is of high…
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HINDU NOTES-JULY 23 2019 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-JULY 23 2019 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE Crypto currency panel for ban on private digital currencies, jail time of up to 10 years News The committee set up to look into the legality of cryptocurrencies and blockchain has submitted its report to the Finance Ministry and recommended that private cryptocurrencies be banned completely in India. Beyond News It has also drafted a law, the ‘Banning of Cryptocurrency & Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2019’, which mandates a fine and imprisonment of up to 10 years for offences. The committee, said the government should keep an open mind on the potential issuance of cryptocurrencies by the Reserve Bank of India. The government had constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee on November 2,…
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