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Explained: What is a Blue Corner notice

News:Interpol has issued a Blue Corner notice to help locate fugitive self-styled godman Nithyananda after the Gujarat Police had sought the agency’s intervention. Facts: About Interpol: The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1923.It is headquartered at Lyon,France.  It facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control in around 194 countries.… Continue reading Explained: What is a Blue Corner notice

UN Commission on International Trade Law(UNCITRAL)

News:Recently,the Government of India has announced that the International Arbitration Tribunal has dismissed all claims against India in entirety in relation to cancellation of Letters of Intent for providing 2G services. Facts: About the issue: The arbitration arose against India due to cancellation of issuance of telecom licences to provide 2G services in five telecommunications… Continue reading UN Commission on International Trade Law(UNCITRAL)

7 PM |Police reforms: UP government introduces police commissionerate system|23rd January 2020

Context: Police Commissioner System. More in news: Recently, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the commissionerate system of policing for state capital Lucknow, and Noida. Police System in India: The primary role of police forces is to uphold and enforce laws, investigate crimes and ensure security for people in the country.  Under the 7th Schedule… Continue reading 7 PM |Police reforms: UP government introduces police commissionerate system|23rd January 2020

Sebi puts in place guidelines for listed REIT, InvIT on rights issue

News:The Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has announced guidelines pertaining to rights issue of units by listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs). Facts: Key features of the guidelines: The issuer will have to disclose objects of the issue, related-party transactions, valuation, financial details, review of credit rating and the… Continue reading Sebi puts in place guidelines for listed REIT, InvIT on rights issue

Must Read News Articles I 23rd January 2020

GS -2 Myanmar’s growing dependence on China Chinese President Xi Xinping visited Myanmar and have signed 33 agreements. There has been proposal for China – Myanmar Economic Corridor. The article argues that closeness of China – Myanmar relationship is one of the setbacks and challenges to India’s diplomacy in South Asia U.S. President warns of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 23rd January 2020

Nature risk rising report

News: World Economic Forum (WEF) has released Nature Risk Rising Report Facts: About Nature Risk Rising Report It has produced by WEF in collaboration with PwC and the first report in series of New Nature Economy (NNE) reports. It explains how nature-related risks matter to business, why they must be urgently mainstreamed into risk management… Continue reading Nature risk rising report

India falls to 51st spot in EIU’s Democracy Index

News: Economist Intelligence Unit released Democracy Index 2019 Facts: About Democracy index: It is based on five categories: electoral process and pluralism; the functioning of government; political participation; political culture; and civil liberties. It ranks countries based on their scores on 60 indicators. It classifies them as one of four types of regime: full democracy,… Continue reading India falls to 51st spot in EIU’s Democracy Index

‘Vyommitra’, the humanoid for Gaganyaan

News: The Indian Space Research Organisation has unveiled a human-robot, named Vyommitra, that will be sent to space as part of the Gaganyaan mission. Facts: About Gaganyaan Mission  Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by 2022. About Vyommitra Vyommitra is a half-humanoid who… Continue reading ‘Vyommitra’, the humanoid for Gaganyaan

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