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Govt. taps RBI to track all transactions News: The Centre is planning to set up an information technology (IT)-based mechanism to keep a tab on all non-cash, financial transactions in the country. Important facts: 2. The move aimed at the crackdown on black money and following the money trail flowing in and out of thousands… Continue reading Govt. taps RBI to track all transactions

Centre plans stronger defences for key data News: The Home Ministry is upgrading policy to secure government date and control access to it. Important facts: 2. Home Minister Rajnath Singh, recently presided over a meeting to review the evolving cyberthreats, directed that the National Information Security Policy and Guidelines (NISPG) be upgraded and updated for… Continue reading Centre plans stronger defences for key data

Six bids to supply 110 fighters for IAF News: Six global aircraft manufacturers have responded to a Request for Information (RFI) from the Indian Air Force to supply 110 fighter aircraft. Important facts: 2. The deadline for the RFI was July 6. 3. All six manufacturers have earlier bid for the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft… Continue reading Six bids to supply 110 fighters for IAF

The tree as an urban coordinate Analysis: Neha Sinha, wildlife conservationist, discussing about the ongoing protests in some of India’s cities including Delhi and Mumbai to save trees in urban spaces. Important facts: 2. Cities are centres of construction created mainly by the human hand. 3. Many cities including Delhi and Mumbai witnessing the ongoing… Continue reading The tree as an urban coordinate

Fish samples in Chennai test positive for formalin News: Fish species purchased from Chinthadripet and Kasimedu, the two major fish markets in Chennai, have tested positive for formalin. Important facts: 2. The fish were tested by scientist of the Tamil Nadu Dr J. Jayalaithaa Fisheries University. 3. This is the first time samples of fish… Continue reading Fish samples in Chennai test positive for formalin

9 parties oppose proposal for simultaneous elections News: Law Commission’s consultation with political parties on simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies ended without reaching a consensus. Important facts: 2. Law panel has recommended holding simultaneous polls, but in two phases beginning 2019. 3. Four parties supported the idea, nine opposed it. 4. BJP… Continue reading 9 parties oppose proposal for simultaneous elections

High on atmospherics High on Atmospherics Article: Vipin Pubby, a Chandigarh-based journalist criticises Punjab government’s approach to tackle drug abuse menace Important Analysis: In 2017, a Special Task Force (STF) was set up by the Punjab government to curb drug abuse in the state The STF claimed to have arrested 15000 drug peddlers and block… Continue reading High on atmospherics

The measure of tests News: Recently, the government announced that the National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE and NEET exams twice a year from 2019 Important facts: T he Ashok Misra committee set up by the HRD Ministry in 2015 to review the JEE had recommended that an online aptitude test be offered two… Continue reading The measure of tests

SC questions female genital mutilation News: Recently, the Supreme Court has questioned the practice of female genital mutilation in the Dawoodi Bohra community saying that it violates the bodily integrity and privacy of a girl child Important Facts The Supreme Court has condemned the practice of female genital mutilation performed by some communities as a… Continue reading SC questions female genital mutilation

In need of a practical plan Article: Diksha Sanyal of Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and Professor Rangin P. Tripathy of National Law University, Odhisha, highlight the lacunae in the stage-wise and uniform timeline for lower judicial appointments Important Analysis: Prevailing Issue: Recruitment to the lower judiciary has been under public scrutiny due to its… Continue reading In need of a practical plan