Archives GS 2 The bilateral transformation India and Bangladesh must seize the opportunity to further enhance connectivity and trade ties Strange bedfellows in West Asia Increasing intimacy between Saudi Arabia, the so-called bastion of Islamic orthodoxy, and Israel, the Jewish state carved out by the colonial powers in Arab Palestine, appears astonishing at first sight.… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 2nd, 2019
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : December 31, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 31, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – December 31, 2018 (Female Labour Force Participation in India)
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Pradhan launches sanitary pad-making initiative
Pradhan launches sanitary pad-making initiative PT Facts News: Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, launched ‘Ujjwala Sanitary Napkins’ initiative. Important Facts: The mission is an initiative of three oil marketing companies (IOCL, BPCL and HPCL) in Odisha, is aimed to educate women on female hygiene and health, improve accessibility to low cost eco-friendly sanitary pads and… Continue reading Pradhan launches sanitary pad-making initiative
Woman in Combat Role
Woman in Combat Role News: Army Chief argued society in-preparedness for induction of women in combat roles Important Facts: Indian Air Force already inducted three women fighter pilots; Indian Navy confirmed induction of women as sailor Indian Army inducted women in number of select areas like medical, engineering and granted permanent commission but kept off… Continue reading Woman in Combat Role
Plan before making a bid
Plan before making a bid News India has expressed interest to host the 2032 Summer Olympic Game Important Facts: Steps to be taken by Indian Olympic Association India must perform well at the 2020 Olympic Games to convince the world that it gives due importance to sports India should host multisport events in the coming… Continue reading Plan before making a bid
More Species on IUCN
More Species on IUCN News: India’s sixth national report (NR 6) submitted to Convention on Biological Diversity(CBD) says on track to meet national biodiversity targets but more animal species documented under Critically Endangered, Endangered and Threatened categories of IUCN Red List Important Facts: Objective of Report: to provide information on measures taken domestically to conserve… Continue reading More Species on IUCN
HIV reality check
HIV reality check News: A pregnant women in Madurai, TN tested positive for HIV after receiving infected blood from government hospital blood bank Important Facts: A 23-year-old pregnant woman in Tamil Nadu tested positive for HIV after receiving a unit of blood at a government hospital blood bank, indicating glaring lapses in screening procedures. The… Continue reading HIV reality check
140 cases pending in lower courts for more than 60 years
140 cases pending in lower courts for more than 60 years News: 140 cases pending in lower courts for more than 60 years. Important Facts: Official Data shows cases pending for more than 30 years are as high as 66,000 in district and subordinate courts. And those pending for more than five years add up… Continue reading 140 cases pending in lower courts for more than 60 years
