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7 PM | The government’s anti-corruption scorecard | 29 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Big-ticket corruption has surfaced in India due to consistent attacks on anti-corruption laws and institutions. Important Analysis: Serious cases of several big corruption have surfaced in the last five years, including banking frauds and the Rafale deal. Corruption in India is not limited to collusive high-level scams. Petty… Continue reading 7 PM | The government’s anti-corruption scorecard | 29 April, 2019

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Russia open to new arms control treaty

Russia has said that it was open to the possibility of new arms control deal after the US President has called for a new arms control treaty with both Russia and China. Recently,the United States and Russia had withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces(INF) treaty blaming each other for the violation of the treaty. The… Continue reading Russia open to new arms control treaty

Scrap 370,35A says Rajnath,targets Omar

Union Home Minister has said that Articles 370 and Article 35A should be reviewed and scrapped. This statement came after National Conference leader had said that his party will bring back the autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir that could include having a Sadar-e-Riyasat(President) and Wazir-e-Azam(Prime Minister). J&K had its own Sadar-e-Riyasat(President) and Wazir-e-Azam(Prime Minister) until… Continue reading Scrap 370,35A says Rajnath,targets Omar

Public sector banks’ long-term strategy on Jan Dhan begins to pay off

According to the government data,the total balance in the bank accounts under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana(PMJDY) scheme has almost reached a total of ₹1-lakh crore. The Jan Dhan accounts opened are mostly in public sector banks which makes up 72.5% of the total number of Jan Dhan accounts and 89.5% of total deposits.The bulk… Continue reading Public sector banks’ long-term strategy on Jan Dhan begins to pay off

Max complaints against NRI hubbies in FY19

According to data from National Commission of Women, complaints against absconding NRI husbands has been the highest in 2018-19. The maximum number of cases has been recorded in North Indian states- highest in Delhi (96), followed by Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Significant number of complaints has been received from South India too, the highest… Continue reading Max complaints against NRI hubbies in FY19

Forces prepare to deal with cyber attacks in key infra

The Indian armed forces has decided to conduct a major cyber exercise called Cyberex.It is the first such major joint exercise of the Army,Indian Air Force(IAF) and Indian Navy under the aegis of integrated defence staff with participation from several other organisations. The aim of the exercise is to assess the situation,seek responses, damage control… Continue reading Forces prepare to deal with cyber attacks in key infra

Bad debt norms:RBI to seek EC nod

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to reach out to the Election Commission (EC) before releasing its new circular for banks. The new circular would replace its February 12 circular that Supreme Court had disallowed earlier.The Model Code of conduct specifically exempted the conduct of monetary policy which is crucial part of the… Continue reading Bad debt norms:RBI to seek EC nod

Job hoping in US gets tougher for H-1B visa holders

According to a report, it will get tougher for H-1B visa holders in the United States(US) to switch jobs even if the new job is similar to the old and requires the same exact skill sets. This report came after the US citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has denied several applications by the new employer… Continue reading Job hoping in US gets tougher for H-1B visa holders

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