India has listed out the demands and raised specific bilateral trade issues with proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries. India has said that it will agree to the proposed RCEP pact only if partner countries like China resolve its trade deficit with India by providing more market access. India has said that it… Continue reading RCEP negotiations: India lists out demands before China for market access
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Tigers in India face lurking threat from virus
According to a recent study,86% of the tested dogs around the Ranthambhore National Park in Rajasthan carried Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) antibodies in their bloodstream. These findings points out that there is an increased risk of disease transfer from the dogs to tigers and leopards that live in the park. Wildlife biologists has also raised… Continue reading Tigers in India face lurking threat from virus
One Nation-one Ration Card scheme implemented on pilot basis in four States
One nation one ration card scheme was launched on a pilot basis in four states namely Gujarat, Maharashtra,Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. One nation one ration card scheme is all about inter-state portability of ration cards.It enables the beneficiaries who are taking food grains under the Public Distribution System(PDS) to access the same benefits if they… Continue reading One Nation-one Ration Card scheme implemented on pilot basis in four States
Parliament passes Bill to repeal 58 ‘redundant’ laws
Parliament has passed Repealing and Amending Bill,2019. The bill aims to repeal 58 old central laws which have become irrelevant. This is being done to ensure minimum legislation and maximum governance. The repeals Acts includes acts such as The Beedi Workers Welfare Fund Act,1976, The Tea (Amendment) Act,1980,The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2001 among others.… Continue reading Parliament passes Bill to repeal 58 ‘redundant’ laws
JK: ‘Machail Mata Yatra’ suspended due to security reasons
The ‘Machail Mata Yatra’ in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir has been suspended due to security reasons. Machail Mata is the shrine of Goddess Durga or “Chandi Mata”.The name “Machail” is derived from the village where the shrine is located. The yatra is held annually for a period of 43 days.This year it began… Continue reading JK: ‘Machail Mata Yatra’ suspended due to security reasons
Armoured and Specialised Vehicles of Armed Forces Exempted from BS-VI Emission Norms
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has exempted the armoured and other specialised vehicles of Indian armed forces and paramilitary forces from the new stringent vehicular emission norms (BS-VI) which are set to take effect from 1st April,2020. The Ministry has also granted exemption to these vehicles from BS-IV compliance. The exemption has been… Continue reading Armoured and Specialised Vehicles of Armed Forces Exempted from BS-VI Emission Norms
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #3 August 3, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 3, 2019
President Kovind honoured with National order of Merit, highest award of Republic of Guinea Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has been awarded the National order of Merit by the President of Guinea. It is the highest award of Republic of Guinea. He has been awarded for his exceptional contribution to the advancement of overall relations… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 3, 2019
7 PM | The taproot of conservation justice | 3rd August, 2019
Context: TheScheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA) and its importance. More in news: On February 13, 2019, the Supreme Court while hearing a petition filed by wildlife conservationists and former forest department officials, directed state governments to evict “encroachers” or the “illegal” forest dwellers. The verdict directly affects… Continue reading 7 PM | The taproot of conservation justice | 3rd August, 2019
7 PM | A two-track plan to raise exports to $1 trillion | 3rd August, 2019
Context: measures to increase exports India’s share in world exports is still very small at 1.8 per cent in 2018 compared to China’s 13.8 per cent. India should aim at raising its share in world exports to at least a respectable 5 per cent. For this, India’s exports (of goods) should reach around US$ 1000… Continue reading 7 PM | A two-track plan to raise exports to $1 trillion | 3rd August, 2019
