News: The ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy by Manipur insurgents in Churachandpur district killing five soldiers breaches the fragile calm prevailing in the border state. About the insurgency in Manipur Manipur insurgency has lost much steam from a decade or so ago, the state remains troubled by insurgent groups operating from Myanmar’s Chin state… Continue reading Manipur flashpoint: Its insurgency and a volatile border continue to impose a toll on security forces and local people
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Striding back into the Afghan theatre
News: India hosted Third Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan. The dialogue concluded with the Delhi Declaration. Must Read: Afghan tangle: No easy options for New Delhi, especially given broader threats posed by Beijing, Islamabad About Delhi Declaration Read here: Allow unimpeded aid into Afghanistan, say NSAs in Delhi Declaration What are the challenges in India’s approach towards… Continue reading Striding back into the Afghan theatre
Habibganj to Rani Kamlapati: How a railway station’s name is changed
Contents1 What is the news?2 How did the name of the railway station get changed?3 What happens when a name is changed?4 How are the languages, spellings to be displayed on the signboard? What is the news? The name of Bhopal’s Habibganj railway station has been changed to Rani Kamlapati station. How did the name… Continue reading Habibganj to Rani Kamlapati: How a railway station’s name is changed
What Chennai (and India) must do to prevent urban flooding
News: The ongoing spell of heavy rain in Chennai has again exposed its vulnerabilities. This shows that the city has not learnt any lessons from 2015. Must Read: Season of floods: On TN’s long-term solutions to avoid monsoon woes What are the reasons behind floods in Urban areas? 1. Density of population, 2. Underdeveloped infrastructure,… Continue reading What Chennai (and India) must do to prevent urban flooding
Afghan tangle: No easy options for New Delhi, especially given broader threats posed by Beijing, Islamabad
News: India hosted Third Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan. The dialogue concluded with the Delhi Declaration. Must Read: ‘Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan’ What are the key features of the Delhi Declaration? The declaration 1. Strongly objected to the use of Afghan soil for planning, financing and carrying out terrorist activities, 2. Called for collective… Continue reading Afghan tangle: No easy options for New Delhi, especially given broader threats posed by Beijing, Islamabad
General consent for CBI: The law, and political reasons for its denial
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the Case3 What is general consent?4 What does the withdrawal of general consent mean? What is the news? Recently, the Supreme Court expressed concern about states withdrawing general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). About the Case The CBI had filed the affidavit after the court inquired… Continue reading General consent for CBI: The law, and political reasons for its denial
Explained: How Srinagar earned UNESCO creative tag
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the inclusion of Srinagar in UCCN3 About the Art & craft of Srinagar4 Benefits of the UCCN tag to Srinagar What is the news? Recently, UNESCO has selected Srinagar as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the Crafts and Folk Arts category. Srinagar became one of… Continue reading Explained: How Srinagar earned UNESCO creative tag
UAPA and the recent judgments – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the other recent cases filed under UAPA?3 About Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,19674 About the recent amendment and the changes introduced5 What are the challenges in the UAPA?6 What are the recent observations by Judiciary regarding UAPA?7 What can be done to improve the UAPA? Introduction In the… Continue reading UAPA and the recent judgments – Explained, pointwise
Explained: When can PSU bank staff be probed for NPAs?
News Recently the Finance Ministry has issued a fresh set of norms to guide state-owned banks in adopting a uniform staff accountability framework for non-performing assets (NPAs) up to Rs 50 crore. Must read: PSBs to introduce common staff accountability guidelines for NPAs What are the reasons for the introduction of accountability guidelines for PSBs?… Continue reading Explained: When can PSU bank staff be probed for NPAs?
PSBs to introduce common staff accountability guidelines for NPAs
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the staff accountability policies of PSBs?3 About the guidelines issued by Finance Ministry4 How the staff accountability will be ensured under the new guidelines?5 What is the existing RBI Framework for Loans above 50 crores turning NPAs?6 What is the significance of these guidelines? What is the news?… Continue reading PSBs to introduce common staff accountability guidelines for NPAs
