States other than Delhi-NCR can use existing stocks of firecrackers for Diwali this year: SC News: The Supreme Court (SC) has imposed conditions for the use and sale of firecrackers in the upcoming Diwali, Christmas and New year eve. Important Facts: According to SC ruling, once the existing stocks of crackers are used up, no… Continue reading States other than Delhi-NCR can use existing stocks of firecrackers for Diwali this year: SC
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16 ex-PAC jawans held guilty for Hashimpura massacre
16 ex-PAC jawans held guilty for Hashimpura massacre News: The Delhi High Court bench has reversed the trial court’s verdict and sent 16 former jawans to life imprisonment, holding them guilty of murder in the 1987 Hashimpura Massacre case. Important Facts: About Hashimpura Massacre: This incident took place 31 years ago at Hashimpura near Meerut.… Continue reading 16 ex-PAC jawans held guilty for Hashimpura massacre
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – November 1st, 2018 (Air Pollution in India)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source: All private cars in Delhi will be stopped from November 1 if pollution worsens: Official Analysis : Air Pollution in India
Air Pollution in India
Context: As part of graded action plan against rising air pollution in Delhi, Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) has said private cars will be stopped from plying in Delhi if air pollution continues to worsen. Basics What is air pollution? Air pollution is the introduction into the atmosphere of chemicals, particulates, or biological materials that… Continue reading Air Pollution in India
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 01, 2018
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Trade deficit widens to $13 bn
Trade deficit widens to $13 bn (Imports climb 19% in June, exports see slower growth) Context Trade deficit widened to $ 12.95 billion, according to the data released by the Commerce Ministry on Friday. Introduction With goods imports outpacing exports in June, trade deficit for the month widened to $12.95 billion. In June 2016, the… Continue reading Trade deficit widens to $13 bn
EU, India set up fund for investments
EU, India set up fund for investments (The Hindu) Context The European Union (EU) and India announced the establishment of an Investment Facilitation Mechanism (IFM) for EU investments in India. Introduction The Investment Facilitation Mechanism (IFM) will allow for a close coordination between the European Union and the Government of India. As part of the… Continue reading EU, India set up fund for investments
New tax to hurt exporters
New tax to hurt exporters (GST to impact liquidity, thereby affecting competitiveness) Context: The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), the apex body for the country’s exporters, pointed out that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime would impact the liquidity of the exporters and in turn hurt export competitiveness. Introduction: Exporters used to get… Continue reading New tax to hurt exporters
Adrift at sea
Adrift at sea Context The calving of a trillion-ton iceberg from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica raises the question about the impact of warming atmosphere. The concern In the context of rising emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, a cautionary note was sounded, on warming the seas which hastens the melting of… Continue reading Adrift at sea
Malabar drills aim at giving regional security, says Japan
Malabar drills aim at giving regional security, says Japan (Japan aims at regional security through Malabar drill) Context Japanese ambassador to India, Kenji Hiramatasu considers the trilateral Naval exercise at Malabar 2017, involving India, the U.S. and Japan, as strategically very important and destined to maintain the rule of law and maritime security in the… Continue reading Malabar drills aim at giving regional security, says Japan
