Under the MPLADS, each MP in India had the choice to suggest to the District Collector for works to the tune of Rs.5 Crores per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency. In the background of COVID19 crisis, the Central Government of India recently suspended the Member of Parliament Local Area … [Read more...] about MPLADS: Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
Current Affairs Notes
ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (CCCs): April 2020 MCQs PDF Released
ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule April 2020 PDF is now available for FREE download at ClearIAS Online Store. ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (CCC) are ebooks (in PDF format) published by ClearIAS which covers Monthly MCQs prepared from government websites like PIB, DDNEWS, NEWSONAIR … [Read more...] about ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (CCCs): April 2020 MCQs PDF Released
Epidemic Diseases Act 1897: The powers under Section 188 of IPC
Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 is an Act to provide for the better prevention of the spread of Dangerous Epidemic Diseases. Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 is an act which is at the centre stage of the lives of most Indians today - on the backdrop of COVID19 pandemic. The Colonial legislation framed … [Read more...] about Epidemic Diseases Act 1897: The powers under Section 188 of IPC
PM Cares Fund – Objectives, Constitution, and Issues
PM CARES Fund is a public charitable trust set up in 2020 with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The PM CARES was formed on 28 March 2020 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its chairperson and senior cabinet members as … [Read more...] about PM Cares Fund – Objectives, Constitution, and Issues
ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (CCCs): March 2020 MCQs PDF Released
ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule March 2020 PDF is now available for FREE download at ClearIAS Online Store. ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (CCC) are ebooks (in PDF format) published by ClearIAS which covers Monthly MCQs prepared from government websites like PIB, DDNEWS, NEWSONAIR … [Read more...] about ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (CCCs): March 2020 MCQs PDF Released
Covid-19 Helpline Numbers (India): National and State-Level
The Covid-19 helpline numbers on the national level in India are +91-11-23978046 and 1075. It is important for symptomatic coronavirus patients or those with a travel history not to mingle with others or stand in the queue in a normal hospital. If you need any assistance with respect to Covid-19 … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Helpline Numbers (India): National and State-Level
Coronavirus Lockdown in India: What you should know and do?
Coronavirus Lockdown in India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a complete lockdown across the country from midnight March 24, 2020, for the next 21 days. In Prime Minister's address to the nation, Narendra Modi has announced that the entire country will go in complete lockdown from … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Lockdown in India: What you should know and do?
Covid-19 – Join the ‘Break The Chain’ Campaign
As COVID-19 makes its way across the globe, ClearIAS realises the importance to break the chain of viral spread. We request your participation in the #BreakTheChain and #FlattenTheCurve campaigns. It's not the time to worry or panic, but to spread awareness and take concrete action. ClearIAS … [Read more...] about Covid-19 – Join the ‘Break The Chain’ Campaign
‘Ask CAG a Question’: Current Affairs Webinar By Rajiv Mehrishi – Register Now to Attend
Have you ever dreamt of interacting with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) of India? If yes, as a UPSC aspirant, you will now get a wonderful opportunity to ask a question to the CAG of India, Shri. Rajiv Mehrishi, via a webinar. We have some great news for UPSC aspirants! The … [Read more...] about ‘Ask CAG a Question’: Current Affairs Webinar By Rajiv Mehrishi – Register Now to Attend
Yes Bank Crisis and Reconstruction: Explained
What is YES Bank Crisis? Is the YES bank crisis over? Is the depositors' money in the YES Bank safe? What is the reconstruction scheme of YES Bank proposed by RBI? Read this post to understand the YES Bank story in detail. Banks play a pivotal role in the economic growth of the country. Failure … [Read more...] about Yes Bank Crisis and Reconstruction: Explained
