News:Indian Navy had commenced Maritime Security Operations code named Operation SANKALP in the Gulf Region in Jun 2019 to ensure safe passage of Indian Flag Vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. Facts: About Operation Sankalp: Indian Navy had initiated ‘Operation Sankalp in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman as a measure to… Continue reading Operation Sankalp
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Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Sweden on cooperation in Polar Science
News:Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Agreement on cooperation in polar science between India and Sweden. Facts: About the agreement: The agreement between India and Sweden in polar science will enable sharing of the expertise available with both Countries. The agreement becomes significant as both India and Sweden are signatories to… Continue reading Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Sweden on cooperation in Polar Science
Explained: Who was Ashfaqullah Khan, and why did the British hang him?
News:Recently,Uttar Pradesh government has announced that it will build a 121-acre zoo named after Ashfaqullah Khan. Facts: About Ashfaqullah Khan: Ashfaqulla Khan (1900 – 1927) was a freedom fighter in the Indian independence movement.He was born in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. In 1920,Mahatma Gandhi had launched his Non-cooperation movement against the British rule in India. But… Continue reading Explained: Who was Ashfaqullah Khan, and why did the British hang him?
Indian Army begins work on GOCO Model
News:Indian Army has began its work on the GOCO (Government Owned Contractor Operated) Model. Facts: About GOCO Model: The GOCO model was one of the recommendations of the Lt. Gen. DB Shekatkar (Retd.) committee to enhance combat capability and re-balancing defence expenditure. In GOCO model, the assets owned by government will be operated by the… Continue reading Indian Army begins work on GOCO Model
Cabinet approves agreement between India and Mongolia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space
News:Cabinet approves agreement between India and Mongolia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful and Civilian Purposes. Facts: India-Mongolia outer space cooperation agreement: The Union Cabinet has approved an agreement between India and Mongolia on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful and civilian purposes. The… Continue reading Cabinet approves agreement between India and Mongolia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space
Govt issues revised norms for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with other nations
News:Government has revised guidelines for seeking assistance from foreign countries under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty(MLAT). Facts: About the guidelines: These guidelines were made in the backdrop of complaints against the bureaucratic delays in the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) on MLAT issues. The guidelines have provisions for service of documents to authorities of foreign country… Continue reading Govt issues revised norms for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with other nations
Explained: What is Epiphany festival
News:Recently,the Epiphany festival has been celebrated in parts of India such as Goa and Kerala. Facts: About Epiphany festival: Epiphany is a feast day or a day of commemoration.It is among the three oldest and major festival days in Christianity.The two others being Christmas and Easter. This festival is celebrated in Christianity to mark the… Continue reading Explained: What is Epiphany festival
CCI Releases ‘Market Study on E-commerce in India’
News:The Competition Commission of India(CCI) has released a Report titled ‘Market Study on E-commerce in India: Key Findings and Observations’. Facts: Key takeaways from the study: The E-Commerce Sector was established in 2009.However, the sector gained momentum in 2014. In 2017, the sector held 3,500 million USD investment.There are around 4757 E-commerce start-ups in India… Continue reading CCI Releases ‘Market Study on E-commerce in India’
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GS -2 In a first, submarines of China, Pakistan rehearse in Arabian Sea Navies of China and Pakistan, holding nine-day exercises in the Arabian Sea to enhance their all-weather strategic partnership, have for the first-time deployed submarines, providing a rare major exposure to the Chinese navy in the region. Reading between fault-lines The article highlights… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 9th January 2020
