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7 PM | Rohingya deportation | 5 February, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: India deported a few Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar in October 2018 by handing over them to Myanmar authorities. Rohingyas migrants were staying in India since 2012 in a detention center in Assam. As per Indian government more than 14,000 Rohingya people, registered with the UN refugee… Continue reading 7 PM | Rohingya deportation | 5 February, 2019
11 EU nations back Guaido as President
11 EU nations back Guaido as President 11 nations have joined US in recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim President. Juan Guida recently lost elections to Mr. Maduro. The West alleges that the elections were rigged. Maduro replaced former President Hugo Chavez in 2013 as President of Venezuela, at a time when… Continue reading 11 EU nations back Guaido as President
Centre may relax angel tax norms for start-ups, sets up panel
Centre may relax angel tax norms for start-ups, sets up panel The government has set up a five-member working committee to look into the angel tax issue and come up with guidelines. Startups, who rely heavily on this funding, have raised concerns over levying taxes on angel funds under Section 56 of the Income Tax… Continue reading Centre may relax angel tax norms for start-ups, sets up panel
Survey finds 11,000 children between 6 and 14 aren’t in school
Survey finds 11,000 children between 6 and 14 aren’t in school News: Survey under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) has identified 11,306 out-of-school children between the ages of 6 and 14 in the capital. Important News: According to the latest U-DISE statistics from 2016-17, the number of children enrolled in school education in Delhi between… Continue reading Survey finds 11,000 children between 6 and 14 aren’t in school
Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China
Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China News: Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China Important News: Due to rapid urbanization, the greenhouse gas emission from vehicle is rising in India which is contrast with other developed nation where urbanization has led to reduction in greenhouse emission. Urbanization meant… Continue reading Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China
Visa crackdown: On Indian students’ arrest
Visa crackdown: On Indian students’ arrest News: Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency of U.S detained 129 Indian students in visa fraud case in University of Farmington Important News: Along with students, 8 Indians recruiters has also been arrested for recruiting foreign students to enroll in a fake university to illegally stay in the US Enforcement… Continue reading Visa crackdown: On Indian students’ arrest
U.K. clears Mallya’s extradition to India
U.K. clears Mallya’s extradition to India British Home Secretary Sajid Javid has signed the extradition order for fugitive business tycoon Vijay Mallya for his extradition to India. Two years ago, the Indian Government requested the extradition of Vijay Mallya to the British High Commission in India. Vijay Mallaya is the erstwhile chairman of United Sprits,… Continue reading U.K. clears Mallya’s extradition to India
The danger of cash transfers schemes to poor
The Interim Budget promises range of schemes such as income transfers to farmers and a pension scheme for workers aged over 60 years in the unorganized sector and 10% quota for the “economically weaker sections” in the general category raises the question over its impact. However, cash transfer to poor do not ensure accessibility, affordability… Continue reading The danger of cash transfers schemes to poor
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 5, 2019
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