9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 19th, 2018

‘Nobody has an exclusionary right of temple entry’ News: The Supreme Court referred the petitions on women’s entry to Sabarimala temple to the Constitution bench.     Important facts: 2. Women who are of an age to menstruate (10-50) are restricted from entering the temple as its presiding deity, Lord Ayyappa, is considered to be… Continue reading ‘Nobody has an exclusionary right of temple entry’

The long arm of the law News: Recently, the Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance, promulgated by the President. Important facts: 2. Fugitive economic offender: A Fugitive economic offender is any individual against whom a warrant for arrest in relation to a scheduled offence has been issued by any court in India. Or who has either left… Continue reading The long arm of the law

The Wuhan breakthrough Article: Atul Aneja, Hindu’s China correspondent, highlighted that ‘two plus one’ formula, synergized by India and China, can become the template for the rise of South Asia. Important facts: 2. India-China ties have been rising in recent times. 3. In this background, the proposed “2 plus 1” formula (“China & India” plus… Continue reading The Wuhan breakthrough

Getting the language count right Article: G.N. Devy, literary critic and cultural activist, emphasized that recent census data inadequately reflect India’s linguistic composition and inconsistent with global ideas. Important facts: 2. As per authors view, if language disappears, it goes forever, taking with it knowledge gathered over centuries. 3. Author highlighted that large parts of… Continue reading Getting the language count right

LS clears detention policy News: A Bill to amend the Right to Education (RTE) Act to abolish the ‘no detention policy’ in schools was passed in the Lok Sabha. Important facts: 2. The demand for repeal of ‘no detention’ policy was made by many States and UTs in recent years which observed students scoring poor… Continue reading LS clears detention policy

Cabinet relaxes NELP, pre-NELP pact rules News: The Union Cabinet recently, approved the policy framework to streamline production sharing contracts signed in the pre-New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) and NELP periods. Important facts: 2. Key decisions under the framework includes: Increasing the exploration period granted for blocks in the northeast. Easing the sharing of royalties… Continue reading Cabinet relaxes NELP, pre-NELP pact rules

A fishy matter News: Recently, the traces of the chemical formaldehyde in fish found in several states. Important facts: 2. Recently, the Kerala government found formaldehyde-laced fish being transported into the State. 3. Formalin, a cancer-inducing chemical used illegally to preserve fish 4. The study conducted in Chennai revealed around 5-20 ppm of the chemical… Continue reading A fishy matter

ISRO ropes in 3 partners News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has roped in three partners to assemble 27 satellites over the next three years. Important facts: 2. Recently in Bengaluru, its nodal satellites division URSC (U.R. Rao Satellite Centre) signed separate three-year contracts with Alpha Design Technologies P Ltd and its six consortium… Continue reading ISRO ropes in 3 partners