Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here ‘RTI scrutiny will ruin judicial independence’ The Supreme Court has commenced hearing on its own appeal whether the Chief Justice of India’s office is covered under the purview of the Right to Information Act (RTI). The issue has arisen from an appeal… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 4, 2019
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7 PM | SC order on RBI’s controversial ‘February 12 circular’ | 4 April, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Supreme Court struck down Reserve Bank of India’s February 12 circular and ruled it as unconstitutional. What is February 12 circular The circular completely revamped the rules tackling non-productive assets (NPAs). The circular was issued under the power enshrined by Section 35AA of the Banking Regulation Act.… Continue reading 7 PM | SC order on RBI’s controversial ‘February 12 circular’ | 4 April, 2019
Vikram hurt during practice, puts Chandrayaan-2 on bench
Vikram, the lander of Chandrayaan 2, has suffered minor damage in two of its legs during a test conducted in the later half of February 2019. This has postponed atleast until May 2019. Chandrayaan-2 is India’s second mission to the moon. It is a totally indigenous mission. It comprises of an Orbiter, Lander and Rover.… Continue reading Vikram hurt during practice, puts Chandrayaan-2 on bench
NOTA played a special role in Nabarangpur in 2014
The importance of None Of The Above (NOTA) was demonstrated in the 2014 General elections in the Nabarangpur parliamentary constituency of south Odisha. In 2014,Member of Parliament from Nabarangpur constituency lost the election by a narrow margin of 2,042 votes,while 44,408 votes were cast in favour of NOTA in this constituency. None Of The Above… Continue reading NOTA played a special role in Nabarangpur in 2014
BSNL gets licence for WiFi on flights
India’s state run telecom operator,Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has procured the in-flight and maritime connectivity(IFMC) license from the Department of Telecommunications to provide Internet and mobile services on flights. BSNL and its satellite partner Inmarsat will be able to offer IFMC services to (a)Indian airlines operating within and outside India (b)foreign airlines transiting through… Continue reading BSNL gets licence for WiFi on flights
ADB sees India’s GDP growth at 7.2% in 2019-20
Asian Development Bank has published Asian Development Outlook 2019.In this,ADB has cut India’s growth forecast to 7.2% for 2019-20 because of a slower-than-expected pickup in investment demand.The growth rate in Financial Year 2020-21 is likely to be 7.3%. ADB has also mentioned that India will remain the fastest growing major economy, as China is projected… Continue reading ADB sees India’s GDP growth at 7.2% in 2019-20
Roadis,NIIF to invest $2 billion
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Roadis,a global transport infrastructure operator has said that they would jointly set up a platform to invest up to $2 billion in road projects in India. The platform aims of creating a large roads platform in the country.It will target the Toll Operate Transfer(TOT) models,acquisitions of existing… Continue reading Roadis,NIIF to invest $2 billion
U.S. State Department approves sale of 24 MH-60R copters worth $2.6 bn to India
The United States has approved the sale of 24 multi-role MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to India at an estimated cost of USD 2.6 billion. The Seahawks are multi-mission maritime helicopter developed by Lockheed Martin.These multi-role helicopters can perform a variety of functions including (a)anti-submarine warfare (b)anti-surface warfare, (c)surveillance (d)communications relay (e)combat search and rescue, (f)naval… Continue reading U.S. State Department approves sale of 24 MH-60R copters worth $2.6 bn to India
Arunachal CM orders judicial probe into anti-PRC violence
The Arunachal Pradesh Government has announced a judicial probe into the large scale rioting,violence and vandalism during the recent anti-Permanent resident certificate(PRC) protest that left three people dead.The probe would be carried out by a committee headed by a retired judge. Permanent resident certificate is a legal document issued to Indian citizens that serves as… Continue reading Arunachal CM orders judicial probe into anti-PRC violence
RBI sets WMA Limit for Government at Rs 75000 crore for H1 of 2019-20
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in consultation with the Government of India has set the limits for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the first half of the financial year 2019-20 (April 2019 to September 2019) at Rs 75000 crore. The Reserve Bank of India gives temporary loan facilities to the centre and state… Continue reading RBI sets WMA Limit for Government at Rs 75000 crore for H1 of 2019-20
