9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 16th, 2018

When Shimla queued up for water News: Shimla was recently in news for acute water shortage due to drying up of  Nauti-Khad stream. Important facts: Potable water for Shimla town is mainly supplied from the sources at Gumma, Giri, Churat, Chair and Ashwani Khad. Of these, Gumma and Giri are the most reliable sources, contributing… Continue reading When Shimla queued up for water

Mammals opting more for nightlife News: A Study conducted by the University of California,  find that mammals are trying to reduce human contact during the day. Important Facts: 2. The researchers compiled the data from 76 research studies of 62 mammal’s species. 3. The purpose of the study was to see whether increasing nocturnal activity… Continue reading Mammals opting more for nightlife

High UIDAI charges leave banks stressed News: Bank has raised the concern over the high license fee by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) for Aadhaar authentication services center. Important News: The Bank pointed out that high charges for enabling Aadhaar customer service is affecting smaller banks and small finance banks. Banks have to… Continue reading High UIDAI charges leave banks stressed

Pollution curbs monsoon’s cleansing News: The study published in the Science Magazine founds that increased pollution particularly from coal burning have potentially weaken ability of monsoon. Important Facts: The monsoon plays a critical role in flushing out pollutants over the Asia region. Researcher of the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry from Germany performed atmospheric chemistry… Continue reading Pollution curbs monsoon’s cleansing

Centre allows pulses import despite overflowing godowns News: The government allows pulses import despite surplus stocks. Important facts: The centre has allocated quotas for import of pulses and enforcing additional imports agreements with Mozambique. The allocations of quotas were made at the Directorate-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) meeting. Agriculture Commissioner predicts domestic pulses production of… Continue reading Centre allows pulses import despite overflowing godowns

Trade deficit widens to $14.62 billion News: India’s trade merchandise trade deficit widened Important facts: Trade deficit widened to $14.62 billion in May 2018. The shortfall was $13.72 billion in April 2018 and $13.84 billion in May 2017. Reasons: 50% increase in global Brent price Exports in May grow faster on the back of engineering… Continue reading Trade deficit widens to $14.62 billion

Sweet nothing Article The Cabinet committee on Economic Affairs approved a Rs 7,000 package for the sugar sector recently. Important Analysis 2.Sugar mills dues to farmers stand Rs 22,000 crore. 4.Steps taken by the government: Recently, the centre proposed a special cess under the GST to help alleviate distress among sugarcane farmers. Assured minimum pricing… Continue reading Sweet nothing

Why Apaches for Army, ask critics News: The U.S. State Department recently approved sale of six Apache helicopters to India for the Army. Important facts: In 2015, The IAF procurement plan was approved . A Contract for 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopter and 15 Chinook heavylit helicopters singed with the U.S. and Beoing on sep… Continue reading Why Apaches for Army, ask critics