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Centre to consolidate small savings laws Context: In a bid to consolidate the legislations pertaining to small savings schemes, the government is proposing a merger of the various laws into a Government Savings Promotion Act. Highest priority: The government gives highest priority to the interest of small savers, especially savings for the benefit of girl… Continue reading Centre to consolidate small savings laws

For govt., Aadhaar may be an enabler for people with no proof of identity: Justice Chandrachud Context: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has observed that Aadhaar may be seen by the government as an enabler for every Indian who does not possess even a single proof of identity. Background: CJI Misra has been heading a five-judge Constitution… Continue reading For govt., Aadhaar may be an enabler for people with no proof of identity: Justice Chandrachud

The danger of counterfactuals Context: Alleging that the Congress was responsible for the partition of the country, and for the division of Jammu and Kashmir is to distort a very complex history. What has happened? Recently, Prime Minister Modi has blamed Congress for the disasters that track Indians since 1947. One of the troubling allegations… Continue reading The danger of counterfactuals

Centre to states: Strengthen cyber security Context: IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has asked states to focus on strengthening the cyber security ecosystem to push adoption of digital services in India What has happened? The minister had met IT ministers and secretaries from almost all states during a two-day conference to discuss the roadmap on… Continue reading Centre to states: Strengthen cyber security

‘Colleges that perform well can apply for autonomy Context: Colleges that perform well will now be able to apply for autonomous status, which will permit them to start new courses and programmes, set syllabi and even “fix fees for courses at their own level”. Introduction: The University Grants Commission has notified guidelines for this change.… Continue reading ‘Colleges that perform well can apply for autonomy

India in pact with UAE to spur energy security Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent trip to the UAE has resulted in two agreements being signed that will strengthen India’s energy security. Agreements signed include: The signing of the Concession Agreement between an Indian consortium and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for award of 10%… Continue reading India in pact with UAE to spur energy security

Kim stresses need to boost inter-Korea talks Context: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has said that he wants to boost the “warm climate of reconciliation and dialogue” with South Korea Details: The statement has come after his high-level delegation returned from a visit to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Mr. Kim has given instructions for measures… Continue reading Kim stresses need to boost inter-Korea talks

U.S. Senate begins debate on immigration Context: The U.S. Senate has started an open-ended debate on immigration. About the Debate: Immigration in U.S has been a highly divisive topic that has eluded political consensus for years now The debate, which may last the entire week, is not on any specific Bill. Senate Majority Leader Mitch… Continue reading U.S. Senate begins debate on immigration

China will ‘take action’ if India sends troops to Maldives: Global Times Context: China’s state-run tabloid Global Times   warned that Beijing will retaliate if New Delhi unilaterally decides to send troops to the crisis-hit Maldives. It warned that, “India should not underestimate China’s opposition to unilateral military intervention.” This follows signals from the China’s side… Continue reading China will ‘take action’ if India sends troops to Maldives: Global Times

Ramallah recall: On India’s Palestine policy Context: Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Palestine signals India’s strategy to grow ties with Israel and Palestine separately India-Israel ties: In recent years, India has built strong ties with Israel In 2017, Mr. Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel Israel is also a source of… Continue reading Ramallah recall: On India’s Palestine policy