Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Navy’s MiG-29K to take on France’s Rafale-M off Goa India and France will hold their largest ever naval exercise called ‘Varuna’. The exercise will take place at Goa from 1 May 2019. The exercise is expected to involve aircraft carriers, destroyer ships, submarines and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 18, 2019
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7 PM | Jet Airways Crisis | 18 April, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context Jet Airways on Wednesday announced temporary suspension of all its international and domestic flights The airline has a debt overhang of ₹8,414 crore (as of March 31, 2018), and accumulated losses of over ₹14,000 crore. Jet Airway request for more money from banks to which was turned down.… Continue reading 7 PM | Jet Airways Crisis | 18 April, 2019
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Navy’s MiG-29K to take on France’s Rafale-M off Goa
India and France will hold their largest ever naval exercise called ‘Varuna’.The exercise will take place at Goa from 1 May 2019. The exercise is expected to involve aircraft carriers,destroyer ships, submarines and fighter planes which will make it a mega event to happen in the history of the relationship between the two nations. The… Continue reading Navy’s MiG-29K to take on France’s Rafale-M off Goa
China’s GDP grows at 6.4% in Q1,defies expectations slowdown
China’s economy grew at a steady rate of 6.4% in the first quarter.The improvement in growth is due to (a)industrial production jumped sharply and (b)consumer demand showed signs of improvement. China has also enhanced its fiscal stimulus to shore up growth by announcing billions of dollars in additional tax cuts and infrastructure spending. However,the economic… Continue reading China’s GDP grows at 6.4% in Q1,defies expectations slowdown
China unmoved by U.S. bid to discuss Masood Azhar in UNSC
China has dismissed the reports that the US,UK and France has served an ultimatum until April 23 to lift its technical hold on designating Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. However,China has said that the issue is heading towards a settlement and has asked the US not to force through its own… Continue reading China unmoved by U.S. bid to discuss Masood Azhar in UNSC
Madras High Court upholds President’s decision to cancel Vellore poll
The Madras High Court has upheld the Election Commission’s decision of cancelling polling in Vellore Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. Earlier,the President had cancelled polling in Vellore.This decision was taken after the Election Commission had recommended to the President that elections in Vellore be cancelled citing the suspected use of money power to influence… Continue reading Madras High Court upholds President’s decision to cancel Vellore poll
Chenchus believe the fox ushers in fortune
The Chenchu tribal families have succeeded in domesticating the fox.They believe that the fox ushers in fortune.However,the conservation of fox falls under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972,according to which hunting or domesticating it is an offence. Chenchus are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group(PVTGs).They are forest dwellers whose home is the Nallamala forest range.It spreads… Continue reading Chenchus believe the fox ushers in fortune
Mentally ill convict escapes the noose
The Supreme Court has ruled that post-conviction severe mental illness will now be a mitigating factor while deciding appeals for commutation of death penalty. This ruling came by the apex court while deciding the plea of a death row convict who was sentenced for rape and murder of two minors.The Supreme Court commuted the death… Continue reading Mentally ill convict escapes the noose
Airline regulator to do special safety audit of Indigo airlines
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered a safety audit of domestic airline IndiGo over Pratt & Whitney engines.Safety auditing is a core safety management activity,providing a means of identifying potential problems before they have an impact on safety. In India,IndiGo and GoAir operate Pratt & Whitney-powered Airbus A320 neo planes.The aircraft has been… Continue reading Airline regulator to do special safety audit of Indigo airlines
