US intelligence and military officers are working on non-military plans to counter Iranian aggression in the Persian Gulf. The goal is to develop operations similar to the cyberattacks which were conducted recently. Cyber Attack is a deliberate attempt by an individual or organization to breach the information system of another individual or organization. The cyber… Continue reading US seeks other ways to stop Iran shy of war
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Bombay HC notice to newly-appointed Cabinet ministers
The Bombay High Court has issued notices to the ministers who were appointed in the Maharashtra cabinet on a plea challenging their appointment. The petitioner has said that they were appointed ministers despite the fact that they are disqualified on the ground of defection as per Schedule X and Article 191(2) of the Indian Constitution.… Continue reading Bombay HC notice to newly-appointed Cabinet ministers
Aadhaar Bill introduced amid Opposition protests
Union law minister has introduced the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha.The bill will now replace an ordinance issued in March,2019. The bill envisages strengthening of the Aadhaar Act as per the directions of the Supreme Court and recommendations of Justice B.N.Srikrishna. The bill says that no individual will be… Continue reading Aadhaar Bill introduced amid Opposition protests
Effective tax base growth highest in five years
Finance ministry has said that the effective taxpayer base has increased by 13.5% for the assessment year (AY) 2018-19.This is the highest rate in the last five years. The tax base which includes assessees filing I-T returns along with those whose tax is deducted at source rose to 8.44 crore in 2018-19 compared with 7.42… Continue reading Effective tax base growth highest in five years
Donald Trump says signing ‘hard-hitting sanctions’ on Iran’s supreme leader
The US President has signed an order that targets Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and associates with additional financial sanctions. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is Iran’s spiritual leader and highest authority.He has the final say over all political affairs in Iran. The US said that Iran’s supreme leader was singled out because he was ultimately… Continue reading Donald Trump says signing ‘hard-hitting sanctions’ on Iran’s supreme leader
Must Read News Articles – June 25th, 2019
Archives GS-1 Govt. bringing back artefacts from abroad The government is in the process of bringing back 40 artefacts, including 27 from Tamil Nadu that had been taken to different countries illegally. GS-2 Passports with advanced security features soon On the occasion of the Passport Seva Divas, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said India… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 25th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 24, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Five countries had zero malaria cases in 2018: WHO According to WHO’s E-2020 initiative: 2019 progress report, 5 countries viz. China, Iran, Malaysia Timor-Leste and El Salvador reported no indigenous cases of malaria in 2018. China and El Salvador reported zero cases for… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 24, 2019
Five countries had zero malaria cases in 2018: WHO
According to WHO’s E-2020 initiative: 2019 progress report, 5 countries viz. China, Iran, Malaysia Timor-Leste and El Salvador reported no indigenous cases of malaria in 2018. China and El Salvador reported zero cases for the second consecutive year; Iran, Malaysia and Timor-Leste had zero cases of malaria for the first time in 2018. In 2015,… Continue reading Five countries had zero malaria cases in 2018: WHO
Device to trap ocean plastic waste relaunches
A floating device designed to collect plastic waste from the Great Pacific garbage patch has been re-deployed. The device, developed by the Netherlands-based engineering NGO Ocean Cleanup was first deployed in 2018. However, during the first run, the device broke under constant waves and wind. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as Pacific trash… Continue reading Device to trap ocean plastic waste relaunches
Plants may be spreading superbugs to humans
According to a new study by University of Southern California (USC), antibiotic-resistant bacteria could be transmitted to humans through consumption of plant foods. The study has noted that plant foods serve as vehicles for spreading antibiotic resistance to the gut microbiome. In an experiment conducted on mice, researchers observed that superbugs (antibiotic resistant bacteria) hid… Continue reading Plants may be spreading superbugs to humans
