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Panel clears 19 more institutes for eminence tag; DU, JU in the list News: The empowered expert committee (EEC) in its second report to the University Grants Commission (UGC), has recommended 19 higher educational institutes for Institute of Eminence (IoE) status. Important Facts: About IoE scheme 1. The scheme of IoE was launched by University… Continue reading Panel clears 19 more institutes for eminence tag; DU, JU in the list

U.S. fails in its UN bid to decry Hamas movement News A US backed UN resolution to condemn the militant Islamic group Hamas, which controls Gaza, failed to win the required two-thirds majority in the U.N. General Assembly. India also abstained from voting on the resolution. Important facts: About Hamas: Hamas is an acronym for Harakat… Continue reading U.S. fails in its UN bid to decry Hamas movement

Seek ‘complete autonomy’: Leh, Kargil pass resolution for separate division for Ladakh region News: Recently the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil and Leh passed a resolution demanding divisional status for Ladakh. Important Facts: Ladakh is currently administered by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir. If divisional status is provided, there will be separate Divisional Commissioner for Ladakh… Continue reading Seek ‘complete autonomy’: Leh, Kargil pass resolution for separate division for Ladakh region

The Michel test case: on India’s extradition track record News: Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper deal extradited to India. Important Facts: India’s track record with securing the extradition of fugitives is modest, with only about a third of all requests since 2002 being accepted. Amongst the 44 countries India has extradition… Continue reading The Michel test case: on India’s extradition track record