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After the sanctions Context Fresh round of sanctions imposed on N Korea by UN Security Council What do the sanctions entail? The sanctions include an 89% curb on refined petroleum imports into North Korea, stringent inspections of ships transferring fuel to the country, and the expulsion of thousands of North Koreans in other countries (who… Continue reading After the sanctions

China promises info on Tibet Talks  Context China will maintain communication with India on efforts to manage the massive lakes formed by landslips on the Brahmaputra in Tibet following an earthquake last month, a Chinese Foreign Ministry official said on Tuesday. The formation of these lakes had triggered fears of a sudden flooding on the… Continue reading China promises info on Tibet Talks 

Indias first pod taxi on the way to follow US safety norms  Context The much-awaited India’s first pod taxi project has moved a step closer to reality after a high-level panel recommended inviting fresh bids for the same conforming to the strictest safety standards on the lines of those prescribed by an American body Personal… Continue reading Indias first pod taxi on the way to follow US safety norms 

Jadhav’s family harassed: India  Context A day after the meeting of former naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav with his mother and wife in Islamabad, India sharply criticised Pakistan for stage-managing what it called an exercise that “lacked credibility” and held in an “atmosphere of coercion.” How Jadhav’s family was harassed? The women were intimidated, separated from… Continue reading Jadhav’s family harassed: India 

China moots Afghan entry into CPEC   Context China on Tuesday flagged the possible inclusion of Afghanistan in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) — a move that is likely to irk India What has happened? Speaking to the media in Beijing on Tuesday, Mr. Wang (Chinese foreign minister) advocated that Afghanistan could join connectivity initiatives, in… Continue reading China moots Afghan entry into CPEC  

3 Pak jawans killed in cross-LoC raid Context Cross Border raid by Indian army What has happened? Three Pakistani soldiers were killed in a cross-border raid by Indian Army on a temporary post across the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday. The raids come just two days after four soldiers of a patrol team were killed in… Continue reading 3 Pak jawans killed in cross-LoC raid 

Is newly traversed passage through the Arctic about to revolutionise shipping? Article: The article discusses about the melting of Arctic sea ice sooner due to climate change and the newly emerging sea routes due to this phenomenon. Important Facts: The two main sailing routes through the Arctic: Northwest Trail-  runs along the Canadian coast, Northeast… Continue reading Is newly traversed passage through the Arctic about to revolutionise shipping?

Government looks to plug gaps in exits of auditors, directors News In the wake of many auditors (for example- close to 200 auditors this year) who quit the company when the company gets in trouble, the government is looking to tighten the rule these auditors and directors. Important Facts: 2. National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)… Continue reading Government looks to plug gaps in exits of auditors, directors

The road to e-vehicles News: Jharkhand government is planning to introduce electric vehicles (e-vehicles) for official use. Important Facts: The Jharkhand  government is acquiring electric vehicles in phases and setting up charging stations at several places for e-vehicles. Need for e-vehicles The soaring fuel prices and spectre of climate change looming large over the planet… Continue reading The road to e-vehicles

South African lion cubs conceived artificially in world first News: Recently the first ever lion cubs have been  born by means of artificial insemination Important Facts: 2. The research was carried out at the Ukutula Conservation Center  in South Africa. 3. These were the first lion cubs ever born from artificial insemination in their natural… Continue reading South African lion cubs conceived artificially in world first