The Election Commission of India has curtailed campaigning in West Bengal for the final phase of the general election shutting down election campaigning 19 hours earlier than it was to end.It has also removed the state’s Home Secretary and a senior police officer. This order comes after violence was reported in West Bengal during which… Continue reading Article 324 and role of Election Commission
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COMCASA agreement will enable info exchange to fight terror, says U.S. Admiral
U.S. Chief of naval operations has said that India and the U.S. are cooperating to prevent all forms of terrorism both from land and sea. He said that the foundational agreement,Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) which India had signed in 2018 would enable exchange of information on such threats. COMCASA is an India-specific version… Continue reading COMCASA agreement will enable info exchange to fight terror, says U.S. Admiral
U.S. President Donald Trump announces new points-based green card system
The US President has decided to announce a new proposal to overhaul the country’s immigration policy.The policy would give preference to foreigners based on merit rather than the existing system that gives preference to family ties. Currently,about 12% of those receiving green cards entered the U.S. based on skill-based visas such as the H1B visas… Continue reading U.S. President Donald Trump announces new points-based green card system
UN report warns of greater economic threat to nations not investing in DRR
Recently,Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR) has warned of new and much larger threats due to extreme climate changes to economies in particular the Asia Pacific region. The GAR was launched at the ‘Global Platform’ organised by the by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction(UNISDR). The report has outlined major risk… Continue reading UN report warns of greater economic threat to nations not investing in DRR
India gives 2 attack helicopters to Afghanistan
India has handed over a pair of Mi-24 helicopters to Afghanistan with the aim of strengthening the Afghan air force. The Mi-24 is a large helicopter gunship.It can be used for assault and transport missions given that it can ferry up to eight people. The handover comes at a particularly crucial time for Afghanistan which… Continue reading India gives 2 attack helicopters to Afghanistan
RBI to bank on data analytics for timely fraud detection
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has decided to encourage the use of data analytics to timely detect frauds and take recovery actions such as blocking irregular transactions before payment authorisation. This move is a part of RBI’s vision 2019-21 for payments and settlements in electronic space. The RBI has also proposed to make India a… Continue reading RBI to bank on data analytics for timely fraud detection
Technology ban escalates U.S.-China tensions
The US President has signed an executive order barring U.S. companies from using telecommunications equipment made by firms posing a national security risk. The order has not named specific countries or companies.But Huawei is likely to be hit by the order amid concerns that its equipment could be used by Chinese intelligence services. The US… Continue reading Technology ban escalates U.S.-China tensions
Iran, India discuss visa extension
India has held the 11th Consular Committee Meeting with Iran to discuss on smoothening visa and legal matters essential for bilateral ties. India and Iran discussed issues such as (a)early conclusion of mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) (b)extending longer duration of e-Visa for each other national on reciprocity and (c)visa facilitation for greater people-to-people contact.… Continue reading Iran, India discuss visa extension
GDP numbers suggest high growth in the medium term: panel
Finance Commission has held discussions with the finance ministry on fiscal and economic management of the country, During the meeting,15th Finance Commission has said that the GDP numbers suggests continued high growth over the medium term even though there have been fluctuations within the overall global trend. Gross domestic product(GDP) is the monetary value of… Continue reading GDP numbers suggest high growth in the medium term: panel
Chinese probe reveals secrets of the moon
Scientists have said that they have made a significant progress in solving the mystery behind Moon’s formation after the detailed survey of the far side of the moon made by China’s Chang’e-4. The study has been published in the journal Nature. Earlier in 2019, China had achieved a milestone after its spacecraft Chang’e-4 (named after… Continue reading Chinese probe reveals secrets of the moon
