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‘India’s concerns slowing RCEP talks’ : (RCEP sluggish talks concerns India) Context : India’s reservations regarding the potential adverse impact of eliminating duties on its local manufacturing and job creation is understood to be slowing down the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations. RCEP : The RCEP is a proposed mega Free Trade Agreement (FTA) involving… Continue reading ‘India’s concerns slowing RCEP talks’ :

India rejects OIC move on vigilantism  : (India rejects OIC concern) Context : India rejected the resolutions of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) that had expressed concern about the recent attacks on people by cow-vigilante groups. Statement by Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) An official statement from the MEA stated that the resolutions adopted at the… Continue reading India rejects OIC move on vigilantism  :

Context of the contest :   (The Hindu, Editorial) (The selection of President, camaraderie of the political class) Context : The election to the posts of President and Vice President is a moment when contested democracy gives way to broad agreement and the camaraderie of the political class. Felicitation of new elected President On July 25,… Continue reading Context of the contest :  

The crossroads at the Doklam plateau : (Building of Crossroads) Context : Bhutan and India share a special and unique relationship, but none are as strong as the ones laid down on the ground: 1,500 km, to be precise, of roads that have been built by India across the Himalayan kingdom’s most difficult mountains and passes.… Continue reading The crossroads at the Doklam plateau :

Two C-130J aircraft arrive : Context : The Air Force Station at Panagarh in Bardhaman district of West Bengal has got its first set of the U.S.-made C-130J Super Hercules multi-skilled transport aircraft. Details about the aircraft : The first batch of six C-130Js envisaged the second squadron of aircrafts. This is the fruition of an… Continue reading Two C-130J aircraft arrive :

Panel seeks details on AI divestment : Context : A Parliamentary Standing Committee has sought details from the government on its strategic disinvestment plans for national Air India. Introduction : The department related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, chaired by Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Mukul Roy, is set to meet the Central… Continue reading Panel seeks details on AI divestment :

What’s at stake in Hyderabad : Context : India must counter Japan’s U.S.-style pressure at the RCEP talks and ensure affordable generic medicines. Discussion about leaked documents : All public discussions on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) are centering around leaked documents. The RCEP will open two of the world’s fastest-growing economies to new standards… Continue reading What’s at stake in Hyderabad :

Privacy built into Aadhaar Act, says UIDAI : Context : “Privacy is non-negotiable, confidentiality is non-negotiable under the Aadhaar Act”, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the nodal agency implementing the Aadhaar scheme, has said in the Supreme Court. Introduction : Right to privacy is not absolute and cannot prevent the state from making laws… Continue reading Privacy built into Aadhaar Act, says UIDAI :

Doval holds talks with Chinese counterpart  India and China talks Context : National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held talks with Chinese State Councillor Yang Jichei, covering bilateral issues and major problems. The talk : The talk signaled out that the standoff in Doklam between Chinese and Indian troops in the Sikkim sector was likely on… Continue reading Doval holds talks with Chinese counterpart 

GST, note ban to boost economy’:  Context: Economic activity is expected to rebound due to a supportive monetary policy, the effect of the Goods and Services Tax, and the eventual formalization of the economy due to demonetization, according to a report by Fitch Ratings. Introduction: The withdrawal of cash due to demonetization had temporarily hurt… Continue reading GST, note ban to boost economy’: