Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Special kits to probe sexual assault cases The Union Ministry has distributed 3,100 Sexual assault evidence collection kits (SAECK) or rape investigation kits among the States and Union Territories. The kits have been procured with financial support under the Nirbhaya Fund. The Nirbhaya fund… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 22, 2019
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7 PM | Fixed Maturity Plans | 22 April, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context Kotak Mutual Fund and HDFC mutual fund informed investors in its Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) that it would not be able to redeem one of its FMPs schemes on time. What is the fixed maturity plan Fixed Maturity Plans are offered by mutual funds (MFs). It is a… Continue reading 7 PM | Fixed Maturity Plans | 22 April, 2019
[Strategy] GS 3 (119 marks) detailed Strategy by Sumit Rai, ForumIAS Student, IAS Rank 54
by Sumit Kumar Rai, AIR 54, CSE 2018 I have been getting request to share my strategy for GS-3 given the marks I have in this paper. I have scored 119 marks in GS Paper 3. Please note following points in this regard. I have skipped some generic suggestions and highlighted few which might lead… Continue reading [Strategy] GS 3 (119 marks) detailed Strategy by Sumit Rai, ForumIAS Student, IAS Rank 54
Health Ministry has no vaccines for Haj pilgrims
The Union Health Ministry is struggling with the paucity of meningitis vaccines for Haj pilgrims. This is because the only firm manufacturing them was asked to stop production in 2018 after type-2 polio virus contamination was detected in its oral polio vaccines. Meningitis is an inflammation/swelling of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal… Continue reading Health Ministry has no vaccines for Haj pilgrims
Special kits to probe sexual assault cases
The Union Ministry has distributed 3,100 Sexual assault evidence collection kits (SAECK) or rape investigation kits among the States and Union Territories. The kits have been procured with financial support under the Nirbhaya Fund. The Nirbhaya fund scheme seeks to support initiatives by the government and NGOs working towards protecting the dignity and ensuring safety… Continue reading Special kits to probe sexual assault cases
205 railway projects report cost overrun of Rs 2.21 lakh cr
According to the report of the Statistics and Programme Implementation Ministry (MOSPI),Indian Railways accounts for nearly three-fifths of the 344 central sector projects that are facing huge cost overrun due to delay in implementation. Cost overrun means spending more money on a project than that was planned in the budget or the actual extra amount… Continue reading 205 railway projects report cost overrun of Rs 2.21 lakh cr
Serial blasts across Sri Lanka claim 200, several injured
A series of coordinated bombings has ripped the churches and hotels in Sri Lanka killing almost 300 people during Easter Celebrations.Most of the blasts appeared to have been suicide bombings. Sri Lanka’s government has also declared an indefinite national curfew and blocked social media networks such as Facebook and WhatsApp in order to prevent the… Continue reading Serial blasts across Sri Lanka claim 200, several injured
Congress unveils national security plan
The Congress has unveiled its report on national security.The report was made by a task force headed by Lt Gen(retd) DS Hooda. The report deals not only with external military threat and transnational terrorism but also with internal strife,Left-wing extremism and militancy, threats to data and privacy of citizens along with other concerns like economic,environmental… Continue reading Congress unveils national security plan
US to end sanctions waivers to India,7 other nations for Iran Oil Import: Report
According to a report,United States is expected to announce that all buyers of Iranian oil will have to end their imports shortly or face sanctions.This would increase the crude oil prices by about 3% In November 2018,US had re-imposed sanctions on exports of Iranian oil after US had unilaterally pulled out of a 2015 nuclear… Continue reading US to end sanctions waivers to India,7 other nations for Iran Oil Import: Report
China draws up tighter rules on human gene and embryo trials
China’s top legislature have decided to consider tougher rules on research involving human genes and embryos. Under the draft law sent to the top legislature,medical and human trials will face closer scrutiny and stricter requirements,such as ensuring human subjects are properly briefed.Further,the rules will also require all future trials to be approved by administrative authorities… Continue reading China draws up tighter rules on human gene and embryo trials
