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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 21st, 2019

Explained: What is US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative News:The ninth India-US Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting is scheduled to happen in New Delhi. Facts: About DTTI: The Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative(DTTI) mechanism was launched in 2012.It is not a treaty or a law.   It aims to include strengthening India’s defence… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 21st, 2019

Explained: What is US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative

News:The ninth India-US Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting is scheduled to happen in New Delhi. Facts: About DTTI: The Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative(DTTI) mechanism was launched in 2012.It is not a treaty or a law.   It aims to include strengthening India’s defence industrial base, exploring new areas of technological development and… Continue reading Explained: What is US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative

Anthrax

News:Recently,Veterinarians have confirmed anthrax as the cause of death of two Asiatic water buffaloes in central Assam’s Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Facts: About Anthrax: Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. The bacteria live in soil and usually infects wild and domestic animals such as goats,cattle and sheep. However,humans,pigs and dogs are… Continue reading Anthrax

Indian Penal Code

News:The Central Government has constituted two committees comprising legal luminaries to overhaul the Indian Penal Code (IPC) introduced by the British in 1860. Facts: About Indian Penal Code,1860: The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the official criminal code of India.It is a comprehensive code intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. The code… Continue reading Indian Penal Code

Sri Lanka removed from FATF’s Grey List: Report

News:Sri Lanka has been removed from ‘Grey List’ of Financial Action Task Force(FATF). Facts: Why was Sri Lanka removed? Sri Lanka was removed following the measures taken by the country on financial security When was Sri Lanka added? Sri Lanka was first included in the FATF’s blacklist in 2011 and by 2012 it was listed… Continue reading Sri Lanka removed from FATF’s Grey List: Report

Bhashan Char Island

News:Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have agreed to be relocated to the newly built camp on the Bhashan Char Island. Facts: Who are Rohingyas? Rohingya are an ethnic group, largely comprising Muslims, who predominantly live in the Western Myanmar province of Rakhine.  In Myanmar, they are they are classified as resident foreigners or as associate citizens.… Continue reading Bhashan Char Island

Must Read News Articles-October 21st 2019

GS 2 After Mamallapuram, the reality of asymmetry The Mamallapuram summit conveyed the message that the leaders of India and China are keen to maintain high level and cordial engagement and dialogue, and project to the world that they are mature enough to manage differences. A time-tested way to trade away conflict Revival of cross-LOC… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 21st 2019

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 19, 2019

Q.1) “Strengthening the manufacturing industry and increasing domestic demand are key imperatives for job creation and inclusive growth.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “For tackling Climate change in a better way it must be an integral part to the planning of Indian cities and towns.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss how political interference in sports administration has led… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 19, 2019

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