The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has said that it has no power to ask banks to share information on customers with third parties including investigative agencies of the government even if it is in the interests of the bank. The RBI’s response came on a request by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) which sought RBI’s… Continue reading RBI to DRI: We can’t ask banks to share customer information
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India rejects Pakistan’s charge of politicising FATF
India has rejected Pakistan’s allegation that it had tried to politicise deliberations at the Financial Action Task Force(FATF) which concluded its plenary with more criticism against Pakistan. Recently,FATF had warned Pakistan that the country could be blacklisted unless it fulfils an action plan against UN-designated terrorists operating in Pakistan by October,2019. A blacklist entry for… Continue reading India rejects Pakistan’s charge of politicising FATF
CJI writes to PM for removal of Allahabad High Court judge
Chief Justice of India has written to Prime Minister seeking initiation of impeachment proceedings against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Narayan Shukla. The charges of judicial impropriety were slapped against the judge after it was found that he had made handwritten corrections to an order passed by his own bench so as to allow a… Continue reading CJI writes to PM for removal of Allahabad High Court judge
Must Read News Articles – June 24th, 2019
Archives GS-2 MEA rejects U.S. report on state of religious freedom in India Rejecting US report on state of religious freedom in India, the Ministry of External Affairs has said that foreign governments do not have the right to criticise India’s vibrant democracy and dedication to rule of law. CJI writes to PM for removal… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 24th, 2019
Must Read News Articles – June 23th, 2019
Archives GS-1 From Japan, a museum of peace built on memories of war Japan Manipur a museum of peace built on the memories of one of the fiercest battles of the Second World War- Battle of Imphal. GS-2 Time running out to curb terror, Pak. told Reminding Pakistan that it has less than three months… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 23th, 2019
CJI writes to PM, seeks increase in number of Supreme Court judges
Chief Justice of India(CJI) has written to Prime Minister(PM) requesting for the passage of two constitutional amendments which are (a)suitable increase in the strength of SC judges which currently stands at 31 and (b)raising the retirement age of HC judges from 62 to 65 years. The Supreme Court has a maximum strength of 31 judges… Continue reading CJI writes to PM, seeks increase in number of Supreme Court judges
Three in four people with epilepsy in low-income countries may die early: WHO
According to the first global report on epilepsy by the World Health Organization(WHO),more than 75% of people with epilepsy in low-income countries are at risk of premature death due to lack of access to anti seizure medicines. Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal causing seizures or periods… Continue reading Three in four people with epilepsy in low-income countries may die early: WHO
A medicated nail enamel to help fight infection developed
Researchers from the Delhi have developed a novel translucent nail lacquer fortified with an antifungal drug to treat onychomycosis.The drug-infused,quick-drying polymer can be easily applied like nail polish. Onychomycosis is an infection which is caused due to the fungus, named Trichophyton rubrum.It causes painful infection of toe and fingernails. The infection is prevalent in coastal… Continue reading A medicated nail enamel to help fight infection developed
Panel formed for better coordination among petrol, environment ministries
The Union government has set up a panel for better coordination among the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG),the Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) and the state governments. The panel will assist in speeding up hydrocarbon exploration-related clearances.The panel has Cabinet Secretary as chairman and secretaries of home,petroleum and environment will be… Continue reading Panel formed for better coordination among petrol, environment ministries
ASEAN vows to tackle ocean waste
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) has vowed to fight against plastic pollution in the ocean as their leaders adopted a joint declaration during the 34th Asean summit in Bangkok. The Bangkok Declaration on Combating Marine Debris in ASEAN Region was adopted by the leaders of the ASEAN countries which includes four of the world’s… Continue reading ASEAN vows to tackle ocean waste
