The mayor of Hiroshima has urged Japan to sign the Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons(TPNW).This statement came as the city marked the 74 years since being targeted in the world’s first atomic attack. Japan is the only country to have experienced atomic attack against Hiroshima and Nagasaki days ahead of the country’s surrender… Continue reading Japan urged to sign UN nuke ban on Hiroshima anniversary
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China vows to counter U.S. deployment of intermediate-range missiles in Asia
China has warned the United States that it would take countermeasures if the US goes ahead with its plans to deploy ground-based missiles in the Asia Pacific region. This statement came after US Defense Secretary has said that the US was now free to deploy the weapons following its withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces(INF)… Continue reading China vows to counter U.S. deployment of intermediate-range missiles in Asia
Rajasthan launches new higher education model
Rajasthan government has launched a new higher education model called as Resource Assistance for Colleges with Excellence(RACE). This new higher education model will help in distribution of faculties and movable assets among the government colleges at the district level to rationalise the availability of resources. The model will also create a pool for sharing of… Continue reading Rajasthan launches new higher education model
Rajya Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill
Rajya Sabha has passed the Consumer Protection Bill,2019.The bill has already been passed by the Lok Sabha. The bill replaces the Consumer Protection Act,1986.The bill seeks to strengthen the rights of consumers and provides a mechanism for redressal of complaints regarding defects in goods and deficiency in services. The bill defines a consumer as a… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill
US says China manipulates yuan. What does that mean, how is it done?
The US Treasury Department has declared China as a currency manipulator.This move comes after China allowed the yuan to suddenly depreciate or lose value relative to the dollar. In retaliation,the US has also announced that it would approach the International Monetary Fund(IMF) to eliminate the unfair competitive advantage created by China’s latest actions. Foreign Exchange… Continue reading US says China manipulates yuan. What does that mean, how is it done?
China warns India of ‘reverse sanctions’ if Huawei is blocked
China has warned India not to stop its Huawei Technologies from doing business in the country otherwise Indian firms operating in China may face trouble. This statement came after India has planned to establish 5G cellular network in the country but has not decided whether to open the trials to Huawei. The US administration has… Continue reading China warns India of ‘reverse sanctions’ if Huawei is blocked
Taliban says differences resolved on U.S. troop withdrawal
The U.S and Taliban officials has held productive negotiations in Doha,Qatar aimed at ending the war in Afghanistan. During talks,U.S and Taliban appear to be closing in on an agreement under which U.S. forces would withdraw in exchange for guarantees that Afghanistan would not become a haven for other terrorist groups. However,even if the US… Continue reading Taliban says differences resolved on U.S. troop withdrawal
Bihar: Centre approves Rs 4,900-crore project to link Kosi, Mechi rivers
Cabinet has approved Rs. 4,900 crore for Kosi-Mechi interlinking project in Bihar.This is the second river interlinking project after the Ken-Betwa project in Madhya Pradesh. This decision was taken as every year floods had become a major reason for destruction.Hence,interlinking of Kosi and Mechi can provide a little relief to Bihar. This project will provide… Continue reading Bihar: Centre approves Rs 4,900-crore project to link Kosi, Mechi rivers
With J&K status change, 15th Finance Commission will have to redo math
The Centre has revoked the provisions of Article 370 which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.It has also proposed bifurcation of the state into two Union territories Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. However,due to the change in status of J&K statehood,the Fifteenth Finance Commission will have to rework its calculations for distribution of central… Continue reading With J&K status change, 15th Finance Commission will have to redo math
Article 370: Petition filed in Supreme Court against Centre’s notification on J&K
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Presidential order on Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order,2019. The order effectively abrogates the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under the provision of Article 370 whereby provisions of the Constitution which were applicable to other states were not applicable to Jammu… Continue reading Article 370: Petition filed in Supreme Court against Centre’s notification on J&K
