Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Illicit/unregulated alcohol or hooch forms a large part of the alcohol consumed in India, especially in villages and tribal areas. It has become a root cause of many major tragedies thus it becomes necessary to know about this menace that has been explained below. Major Hooch tragedies in… Continue reading 7 PM | Know about menace of illicit liquor/hooch in India |1 March, 2019
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U.S.,Taliban held solid talks’
The U.S. and the Taliban has held productive negotiations in Doha,Qatar aimed at ending the war in Afghanistan after their first round of talks also held in Doha. U.S. and Taliban are negotiating on a framework agreement on the withdrawal of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, as well as a guarantee that Afghan soil wouldn’t be… Continue reading U.S.,Taliban held solid talks’
Pakistan denying use of F-16s as US bars them from ‘offensive role’
Pakistan has used F-16s fighter aircraft for the air intrusion into India. However, they have denied its use as the fighters were obtained from the US under the banner of global fight against terrorism. US laws bar the use of fighters in an “offensive role” against a country. The parts of medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM)… Continue reading Pakistan denying use of F-16s as US bars them from ‘offensive role’
Cabinet approves the Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019
Cabinet approves the Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019 The Union cabinet has approved Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019. The order will serve the purpose of application of relevant provisions of the Constitution of India, as amended through 77th Constitution Amendment of 1995 and 103rd Constitution Amendment for Jammu… Continue reading Cabinet approves the Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019
‘J&K ordinance cleared by Union Cabinet doesn’t tinker with 35A or 370’
‘J&K ordinance cleared by Union Cabinet doesn’t tinker with 35A or 370’ The Union Cabinet has approved the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019. It provides for amendments in the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004. The J&K Reservation Act, 2004 and the 2005 Rules provide for vertical reservation in direct recruitment, promotions and… Continue reading ‘J&K ordinance cleared by Union Cabinet doesn’t tinker with 35A or 370’
J&K based JeI banned
J&K based JeI banned The Home Ministry has banned the Jamaat-i-Islami as an unlawful association under Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Jamaat-i-Islami is a separatist group based in Jammu and Kashmir. According to government officials, the separatist group had alleged role in anti-national and subversive activities and were closely connected with… Continue reading J&K based JeI banned
Union Cabinet approves software product policy
Union Cabinet approves software product policy The Union Cabinet has approved the National Policy on Software Products 2019. The policy aims to Develop India as a software product nation. It also aims to align with other Government initiatives such as Start-up India, Make in India and Digital India, Skill India etc. so as to create… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves software product policy
Cabinet Okays National Mineral Policy 2019
Cabinet Okays National Mineral Policy 2019 The Union Cabinet has approved National Mineral Policy 2019. The policy is aimed at bringing about more effective regulation to the mining sector as well as a more sustainable approach while addressing the issues of those affected by mining. It focuses on Make in India initiative and Gender sensitivity in… Continue reading Cabinet Okays National Mineral Policy 2019
Development scheme for knitwear sector launched
Development scheme for knitwear sector launched The Ministry of Textile has launched a comprehensive Scheme for Development of Knitting and Knitwear Sector under PowerTex India. Knitting and knitwear sector is predominantly MSME in size and mainly located in decentralized sector. Knitted fabrics contribute to 27% of the total fabric production in India and 15% of… Continue reading Development scheme for knitwear sector launched
Labourers sore over wait for wages under rural jobs scheme
Labourers sore over wait for wages under rural jobs scheme The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) Sangharsh Morcha had organized a nation-wide protest on February 28, 2019. Following the protest, police complaints for registration of First Information Reports (FIR) were filed for non-payment of wages to labourers engaged under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural… Continue reading Labourers sore over wait for wages under rural jobs scheme
