Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: U.S and Iran crisis and its impact on India. US – Iran Problem: 1979: The US and Iran are at loggerheads since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which witnessed the overthrow of the Shah, an American ally in the Middle East, and brought Iran under a clerical regime… Continue reading 7 PM | Game of chicken that can end in disaster- On U.S -Iran crisis | 13th July, 2019
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Defence Ministry signs MoU with IPFC and NRDC
Defence Ministry has signed an MOU with the Intellectual Property Facilitation Cell(IPFC) and National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) in connection to the mission Raksha Gyan Shakti. The MoU aims to bridge the capacity shortfall and provide a major fillip to the ongoing efforts of the Defence Ministry towards promoting a culture of Innovation and Intellectual… Continue reading Defence Ministry signs MoU with IPFC and NRDC
U.S. will consider ‘301 probe’ on India, says trade official
Indian and United States Trade Representative(USTR) has held discussions on various trade and economic issues. Deputy USTR has said that the US will consider 301 investigation against India if the trade issues between the two countries are not resolved. 301 probe is employed as a precursor to tariffs and other trade measures against a country.It… Continue reading U.S. will consider ‘301 probe’ on India, says trade official
Setting up of Neutrino Observatory
The Government of India has approved a project to build the India-based Neutrino Observatory(INO) at Pottipuram in Theni District of Tamil Nadu. A neutrino is a subatomic particle with no electric charge.They are considered to be the second most abundant particle in the universe after photons or light particles. Neutrinos were initially thought to be… Continue reading Setting up of Neutrino Observatory
International Cooperation Scheme
The Ministry of Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is implementing International Cooperation(IC) Scheme. The objectives of the scheme are (a)technology infusion and upgradation of Indian MSMEs (b)modernisation of MSMEs and (c)promotion of the exports of MSMEs. The scheme can be availed by (a)Central or State Government Organisations (b)Enterprise of Industry Associations and (c)registered societies or… Continue reading International Cooperation Scheme
India, Russia discuss space cooperation
India and Russia has held high-level talks to elevate bilateral cooperation to the next level in the field of space. Russia has promised all assistance for India’s Human Space Flight Mission Gaganyaan. Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) by 2022. The programme will make India… Continue reading India, Russia discuss space cooperation
India to handover 200 houses in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
India has handed over 250 pre-fabricated houses to Myanmar.These houses were built for the displaced Rohingya returnees from Bangladesh. The Indian government had taken up the project under its Rakhine State Development Programme(RSDP) under which $25 million was allocated for a period of five years. The MoU on RSDP was signed between India and Myanmar… Continue reading India to handover 200 houses in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
India’s Anshula Kant is World Bank MD and CFO
The World Bank has announced the appointment of Anshula Kant as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the World Bank Group. She is currently the Managing Director of the State Bank of India(SBI). She will also be the first woman Chief Financial Officer of the World Bank. The World Bank was created at the… Continue reading India’s Anshula Kant is World Bank MD and CFO
India,Pakistan officials to meet at Wagah for talks on Kartarpur
Indian and Pakistani officials will meet at Wagah border to hold discussions on the Kartarpur corridor. The discussion would happen on the modalities for movement of pilgrims and resolve outstanding technical issues related to alignment and infrastructure along the corridor. India will raise concerns such as (a)the numbers of pilgrims to be allowed daily (b)the… Continue reading India,Pakistan officials to meet at Wagah for talks on Kartarpur
Daily Quiz #12 UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 13, 2019
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