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Breaking the stranglehold News: The Global Slavery Index 2016 estimated 1.8 crore Indians in modern slavery, including boundedness. Important Facts: While the bonded labour system is formally abolished and criminalised, recent research indicates that bonded labour is still prevalent in India. The most current available data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) indicate that… Continue reading Breaking the stranglehold

China building ‘advanced’ warships for Pak News: China to build the most advanced naval warships for Pakistan. Important Facts: China as a part of major bilateral arms deal is building one of the four most advanced naval warships for Pakistan to balance the power in the strategic Indian Ocean. The under-construction ship is a version… Continue reading China building ‘advanced’ warships for Pak

Union Cabinet clears panel to promote Assam’s cultural identity News: Cabinet approved setting up of a high-level committee for implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. Important Facts: Clause 6 of Assam record: Assam Accord was signed on 15th August, 1985. It envisaged that appropriate constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, shall be provided to… Continue reading Union Cabinet clears panel to promote Assam’s cultural identity

Taiwan reunification with China ‘inevitable’, says Chinese President Xi Jinping News: China asserting Taiwan’s unification with the mainland is inevitable. Important Facts: Taiwan is a sovereign state, with its own currency, political and judicial systems, but has never declared formal independence from the mainland While Beijing still sees Taiwan as part of China’s sovereign territory… Continue reading Taiwan reunification with China ‘inevitable’, says Chinese President Xi Jinping