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India, Brazil, South Africa sign IBSA Trust Fund agreement Context: India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) have signed the IBSA Trust Fund Agreement that seeks to fight poverty in developing countries. Introduction: It was signed at the 8th IBSA trilateral Ministerial Commission Meeting in Durban, South Africa. What is IBSA Trust Fund? The IBSA Trust… Continue reading India, Brazil, South Africa sign IBSA Trust Fund agreement

NHAI to get power to speed up Bharatmala programe  Context The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to get the power to approve projects with a construction cost of more than Rs 1,000 crore to ensure faster implementation highway project of the Bharatmala programme. Currently, all highway projects that entail a construction cost… Continue reading NHAI to get power to speed up Bharatmala programe 

Her right to choice Context SC needs to classify child marriage as forced marriage What is the conflict between IPC 375 and POCSO Act? The verdict concluded the disparity between these exceptions to Section 375, which allows a husband to have sexual relationship with his 15-year-old wife The definition of ‘child’ in recent laws such… Continue reading Her right to choice

Andaman sea region, India eyes military expansion  Context New Delhi is working on expanding the military effectiveness of its outpost at the juncture of Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, country’s only tri-service command. Reasons To dominates the strategically important Malacca Strait. Countering the increasing Chinese presence in the region, which has been a cause… Continue reading Andaman sea region, India eyes military expansion 

Will engage with China to avoid doklam Context: India will remain firm and will continue to engage with China to avoid another Doklam-like situation along the border. The Doklam Issue: an overview The Doklam conflict started when India (Indian Army) objected a road construction by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China in the Doklam… Continue reading Will engage with China to avoid doklam 

What schools have to do with health Context Malnutrition in India and its solution India’s under three-year-old child malnutrition rate was double the poverty rate and 20 times the percentage of the hungry in India (percentage of households in which any member had less than two full meals, on any day of the month, that… Continue reading What schools have to do with health

Govt permits banks to sell more small savings schemes like NSCs, MIS Context The govt allows banks, including top 3 private lenders, to accept deposits under small savings schemes like national saving certificates (NSCs), Recurring deposits and Monthly income scheme (MIS). Until now, these small savings schemes were sold through post offices About notification According… Continue reading Govt permits banks to sell more small savings schemes like NSCs, MIS

Govt planning liberal norms for electric vehicle charging stations Context Government is set to put in place liberal rules for charging stations to power electric vehicles, seeking to facilitate rapid expansion of the infrastructure needed to support its ambition of an all-electric fleet on Indian roads by 2030. Liberal proposal The norms under preparation will… Continue reading Govt planning liberal norms for electric vehicle charging stations

All major ports to get LDB services  Context: The Logistics Data Bank’s (LDB) services will soon be extended to all major ports in India. Introduction: The discussions in this regard have begun between the Government and the Indian Port Association (IPA). The IPA is the apex body for India’s major ports under the shipping ministry’s… Continue reading All major ports to get LDB services 

U.S.Starts anti-dumping probe into PTFE resin from India  Context: The U.S. has initiated anti-dumping duty investigations against import of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin from India and China. Why the step has been taken? Anti-dumping measures are taken to ensure fair trade and provide a level-playing field to the domestic industry. They are not a measure to… Continue reading U.S.Starts anti-dumping probe into PTFE resin from India