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Order to install CCTV cameras in courts is only for security reasons, clarifies Supreme Court Context: Recently, the Supreme Court passed orders for installation of CCTV cameras in courts. Background: On March 28, 2017, the Supreme Court directed that CCTV cameras should be installed in courts and important locations of court complexes in at least… Continue reading Order to install CCTV cameras in courts is only for security reasons, clarifies Supreme Court

Pakistan backed terrorists will continue attacks in India, says U.S. intel chief Context: The United States intelligence chief has said that he expected increased tensions between India and Pakistan. Details: U.S Intelligence Chief warned that terror groups supported by Pakistan will continue to attack inside India The remark was made during the hearing on ‘Worldwide… Continue reading Pakistan backed terrorists will continue attacks in India, says U.S. intel chief

Don’t disrupt global economy, China warns Context: China has warned that U.S. trade sanctions will hit the world economy What has happened? Recently, President Donald Trump threatened to impose fresh tariffs on imports from China. China has warned that any sign of unilateralism or protectionism will worsen global trade and will hurt the recovering momentum… Continue reading Don’t disrupt global economy, China warns

Trump mulls China sanctions, scrapping S. Korea trade deal Context: Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened retaliatory action against two major Asian trading partners. What has happened? President Trump had recently received two Commerce Department reports concerning alleged Chinese subsidies for steel and aluminium exports-materials that are vital for industries from construction to autos… Continue reading Trump mulls China sanctions, scrapping S. Korea trade deal

India offers support for reconstruction of Iraq Context: India has called for a comprehensive political settlement and reconciliation in Iraq at the International Conference for Reconstruction of Iraq in Kuwait, where major world powers are meeting to chalk out a plan of recovery for the country. India called for an end to global terrorism: India… Continue reading India offers support for reconstruction of Iraq

Rouhani visit signals balance in ties Context: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will visit India from February 15 to 17. His visit just came after Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran’s biggest rival, made a historic visit. Purpose of visit: His visit will send out a message that India aims for balance in its ties in… Continue reading Rouhani visit signals balance in ties

The many conflicts in Syria Introduction: The Syrian crisis is escalating with the regime beginning a new phase of the war in Idlib province. Syrian crisis escalating further: The new phase of the war is controlled by rebels and al-Qaeda-linked jihadists; Turkey sending troops across the border to fight the Kurdish rebels; and the U.S.… Continue reading The many conflicts in Syria

Back to the chessboard? Context: Sri Lanka’s local government election held on February 10 has led to a political crisis in the country, threatening the stability of the present government. What has happened? Sri Lankan President and PM have failed to reach consensus on the future of their coalition government, following the huge defeat their… Continue reading Back to the chessboard?

Can sanitation reduce stunting? Context: Impact of sanitation on stunting Introduction: The results of two ambitious new trials published this year show that studying the impact of sanitation on stunting is tricky. The trials, which implemented water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions in Bangladesh and Kenyan villages for two years, were an effort to prevent stunting… Continue reading Can sanitation reduce stunting?

Crucible for civilisation Context: A recently published paper has revealed that small tools were used nearly 385,000 years ago at Attirampakkam About Attirampakkam: Located close to Madras, it is the site where, in 1863, British geologist and archaeologist Robert Bruce Foote discovered the first Palaeolithic stone tools from India Since then, this site has been… Continue reading Crucible for civilisation