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U.S. position on CAATSA unchanged despite China’s actions in neighbourhood
News: The United States will not change its position on putting sanctions against India under Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act(CAATSA) for buying fighter jets from Russia. Facts: CAATSA: It is a US federal law enacted in 2017 to impose sanctions on Iran, North Korea and Russia. The Act empowers the US President to impose… Continue reading U.S. position on CAATSA unchanged despite China’s actions in neighbourhood
Ofek 16: Israel launches new spy satellite
Facts: Ofek 16 is an optoelectronic reconnaissance (intelligence or spy) satellite launched by Israel to provide high-quality surveillance for its military intelligence.
MoRTH prepares blueprint for scheme of cashless treatment of motor accident victims
News: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has prepared a blueprint for implementing the scheme of cashless treatment of motor accident victims as contemplated under the Motor Vehicles Act,2019. Facts: Aim: To provide compulsory insurance cover to all road users in the country. Insurance cover: The scheme will have an insurance coverage cap of Rs… Continue reading MoRTH prepares blueprint for scheme of cashless treatment of motor accident victims
Bhopal’s zardozi artists hanging by a thread
News: Coronavirus induced lockdown has left the zardozi art workers with mounting losses and joblessness with no customers even during the wedding season. Facts: Zardozi Art: The word ‘Zardozi’ is made up of two Persian terms, Zar meaning gold and Dozi meaning embroidery.The art was patronised by the Mughals especially Akbar during the 17th century. … Continue reading Bhopal’s zardozi artists hanging by a thread
India ranks 34 on real estate transparency index
News: Global Real Estate Transparency Index(GRETI) has been released by JLL and LaSalle, a global real estate services company. Facts: The index is released biennially.It ranks 99 countries and territories and 163 cities globally. Parameters: It assesses real estate market transparency based on over 200 individual indicators relating to: investment performance, market fundamentals, governance of… Continue reading India ranks 34 on real estate transparency index
